Family and Consumer Sciences, B.S.

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The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, formerly the Department of Human Ecology, is a part of the School of Education and Urban Studies. The Department offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with tracks in Fashion Merchandising and General Family and Consumer Studies. The Department prepares students with competencies and skills needed to address changes and new developments in consumer goods and services; to conduct research; and to work with communities to implement programs that improve family life.

Family and Consumer Sciences embodies three purposes in its commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals and families: enhancing students for personal development, preparing each student for family living, and educating students for professional specialization. The mission of the Department is to enhance the quality of family life in the communities served by the University.

Requirements for the B.S. Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences

A minimum of 120 credit hours are required to graduate with a B.S. degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. These credits are distributed as follows:

General Education and University Requirements 43

Supporting Courses 12

Common Core Courses for the Family and Consumer Sciences Major 16

Required Courses for the Family and Consumer Sciences Tracks 49

Total Credits: 120

Family and Consumer Sciences General Track

General Education and University Requirements 43 credits

ENGL 101 - Freshman Composition I 3 Credits EC
ENGL 102 - Freshman Composition II 3 Credits EC
MATH 109 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 4 Credits MQ
NUSC 160 - Introduction to Nutrition 3 Credits HH*
XXXX- IM General Education Req. 3 credits IM for General Track
BIOL 101 - Introductory Biology I 4 Credits BP
XXXX - BP General Education Req. 3 credits BP
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB for General Track¹
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB for General Track¹
XXXX - CT General Education Req. 3 credits CT
XXXX - CI General Education Req. 3 credits CI
ORED 103 - Orientation for Freshman Education Urban Studies Major 1 Credits
XXXX - PHYS. ED. Activity or FIN 101 or MIND 101 1 credit

Supporting Courses for Family and Consumer Sciences General Track 12 credits

EDUC 200 - Foundation of Education and Teaching 3 Credits
EDUC 301 - Human Development and Learning 3 Credits
NUSC 160 - Introduction to Nutrition 3 Credits
NUSC 161 - Scientific Principles of Food Selection and Preparation 3 Credits
PSYC 101 - General Psychology 3 Credits

Common Core Requirements 16 credits

FACS 101 - Introduction to Business of Fashion 3 Credits
FACS 110 - Textiles 3 Credits
FACS 112 - Principles of Clothing 3 Credits
FACS 120 - Orientation in Family and Consumer Science 1 Credits
FACS 250 - Consumer Education 3 Credits
FACS 421 - Exit Seminar in Family and Consumer Science 3 Credits

Family and Consumer Sciences General Track Requirements 49 credits

FACS 231 - Marriage and Family Relations 3 Credits
FACS 341 - Alcoholism and Family Substance Abuse 3 Credits
FACS 342 - Early Childhood Development 3 Credits
FACS 351 - Family Resource Management 3 Credits
FACS 355 - Parenting 3 Credits
FACS 360 - Human Sexuality and Behavior 3 Credits
FACS 452 - Family Housing in Contemporary Society 3 Credits
FACS 454 - Methods & Observation in Family and Consumer Science 3 Credits
FACS 473 - Entrepreneurship in Family and Consumer Science 3 Credits
XXXX Free Electives 22 credits

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 120

* denotes a department required supporting or major course which may fulfill a general education requirement

Please see General Education Requirements Distribution Areas for course that satisfy General Education Requirements where not specified by the department

1 Students with a FACS General Track major may not use PSYC 101 to satisfy the SB General Education Requirement

Family and Consumer Sciences Fashion Merchandising Track

General Education and University Requirements 43 credits

ENGL 101 - Freshman Composition I 3 Credits EC
ENGL 102 - Freshman Composition II 3 Credits EC
MATH 109 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 4 Credits MQ
NUSC 160 - Introduction to Nutrition 3 Credits HH*
INSS 141 - Digital Literacy and Application Software 3 Credits IM
BIOL 101 - Introductory Biology I 4 Credits BP
XXXX - BP General Education Req. 3 credits BP
PSYC 101 - General Psychology 3 Credits SB*
ECON 211 - Principles of Economics I 3 Credits SB*
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH
XXXX - CT General Education Req. 3 credits CT
XXXX - CI General Education Req. 3 credits CI
ORED 103 - Orientation for Freshman Education Urban Studies Major 1 Credits
XXXX - PHYS. ED. Activity or FIN 101 1 credit

Supporting Courses For Family and Consumer Sciences Fashion Merchandising Track 9 credits

ACCT 201 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credits
ECON 211 - Principles of Economics I 3 Credits
MGMT 324 - Organizational Behavior 3 Credits
MKTG 331 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
NUSC 160 - Introduction to Nutrition 3 Credits
PSYC 101 - General Psychology 3 Credits

Common Core Requirements 16 credits

FACS 101 - Introduction to Business of Fashion 3 Credits
FACS 110 - Textiles 3 Credits
FACS 112 - Principles of Clothing 3 Credits
FACS 120 - Orientation in Family and Consumer Science 1 Credits
FACS 250 - Consumer Education 3 Credits
FACS 421 - Exit Seminar in Family and Consumer Science 3 Credits

Family and Consumer Sciences Fashion Merchandising Track Requirements 52 credits

FACS 111 - Fundamentals of Color/ Design 3 Credits
FACS 232 - Interior Design 3 Credits
FACS 311 - History of Costume 3 Credits
FACS 335 - Cross-Cultural Design 3 Credits
FACS 380 - Fashion Merchandising 3 Credits
FACS 381 - Fashion Promotion 3 Credits
FACS 410 - Clothing and Human Behavior 3 Credits
FACS 411 - Advanced Clothing 3 Credits
FACS 412 - Flat Pattern Design 3 Credits
FACS 420 - Computer-Aided Design 3 Credits
FACS 472 - Fashion Merchandising Practicum 3 Credits
FACS 473 - Entrepreneurship in Family and Consumer Science 3 Credits
XXXX - Free Elective 16 credits

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 120

* denotes a department required supporting or major course which may fulfill a general education requirement and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher

Please see General Education Requirements Distribution Areas for courses that satisfy General Education Requirements where not specified by the department

Required tracks and Suggested Curriculum Sequence:

Students majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences must choose one of the following two (2) tracks.