Family and Consumer Sciences

The Child, Family and Consumer Sciences Department offers several choices within the Family and Consumer Sciences Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Family Science
Courses focus on individual and family development through the life cycle with analysis of the forces affecting personal and family development and relationships. Career possibilities include: elementary teacher (this requires a credential), child care consultant, child advocate, administrator of family services, counseling , and child care program administrator.

Fashion Merchandising
Courses focus on the many facets of the apparel industry, display techniques, social and psychological aspects of clothing, clothing construction, and fashion analysis, as well as practical application through working in the industry. Computer-aided design is utilized in teaching merchandising and design principles. Career opportunities are found in retail wholesale, and private apparel industries.

Home Economics Teacher Education
Courses under the credential program focus on the preparation of teachers who will teach in public schools and professionals who will serve as consultants in business and government.