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Nov 22, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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.
Admissions Requirements
Students may declare upon admission or in their first quarter at CWU, otherwise students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.3 to be admitted to the major.
Graduation Requirements
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for graduation.
Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- demonstrate professional oral and written communication;
- connect the importance of consumer behavior to apparel, fashion, and textiles;
- apply the principles of nutrition science to the nutritional care of individuals and families;
- apply concepts in child development, parenting, and human development as they relate to family well-being;
- evaluate housing structures and environments for consumers;
- create a life management plan to promote wellness for individuals and families; and
- apply effective financial practices to individual and family units.
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Choose two of the following for 6-8 credits:
Small Plan Major (fewer than 60 credits)
This major requires the completion of a minor or second major. Please consult with the departments about any specific restrictions regarding overlap between plans.
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