Family and Consumer Sciences Major, BA

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The BA in family and consumer sciences comprises a general introduction to the broad areas of family and consumer sciences and, with an appropriate minor, can provide students with a well-rounded preparation for life or for further advanced study. This major requires a minor or double major. Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.3 for full admission to this major and a 2.5 GPA for graduation.

(NOTE: Students seeking a BA degree must complete one year college/university study or two years high school study of a single world language.)

Required Courses

ATM 351 - Sociocultural Aspects of Apparel Credits: (4)
ATM 355 - Consumer Textiles Credits: (4)
FCS 371 - Real World Finance Credits: (3)
FCS 472 - Life Management Credits: (5)
FCL 232 - Child Development Credits: (3)
FCL 234 - Contemporary Families Credits: (4)
FCL 336 - Parent Education and Guidance Credits: (4)
FCL 337 - Human Sexuality Credits: (4)
FCS 205 - FCS Entry Assessment Credits: (1)
FCS 405 - FCS Exit Assessment Credits: (1)
NUTR 101 - Introduction to Human Nutrition Credits: (5)
NUTR 240 - Introduction to Foods Credits: (2)
FCS 367 - Family Housing Credits: (3)
NUTR 240LAB - Introduction to Foods Laboratory Credits: (2)

Choose two of the following: Credits 6

ATM 280 - Basic Sewing Techniques Credits: (3)
FCL 235 - Relationships and Personal Development Credits: (3)
FCS 166 - Applied Creativity Credits: (3)
FCS 320 - Program Management and Planning Credits: (4)

Total Credits: 51

College and Department Information

Family and Consumer Sciences Department
College of Education and Professional Studies