Family and Consumer Studies General Track Curriculum Sequence

This curriculum guide is a tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult Degree Works before and after registration for classes each semester to track academic progress.

The General Family and Consumer Sciences track offers students courses from each curriculum area within the Department. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in schools, colleges, extension services, businesses, federal programs and child care. Students who desire to teach family and consumer sciences in Grades 7 through 12 or Early Childhood Education must pass Praxis I and II to become certified. The required courses for the General Family and Consumer Studies Track include:

Suggested Curriculum Sequence

First Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

ENGL 101 - Composition I 3 credits EC
FACS 101 - Introduction to Business of Fashion 3 credits
FACS 120 - Orientation in Family and Consumer Sciences 1 credits
MATH 109 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 4 credits MQ
NUSC 160 - Introduction to Nutrition 3 credits HH*
ORED 103 - Orientation for Freshman Education Urban Studies Major 1 credits

First Year (Semester Two): 15 credits

ENGL 102 - Composition II 3 credits EC
COSC 110 - Introduction to Computing 3 credits IM
FACS 250 - Consumer Education 3 credits
XXXX- BP Physical Science General Education Req. 3 credits BP
XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits**

Second Year (Semester One) 15 credits

NUSC 161 - Scientific Principles of Food Selection and Preparation 3 credits
PSYC 101 - General Psychology 3 credits
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB¹
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH
XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits

Second Year (Semester Two): 16 Credits

BIOL 101 - Introductory Biology I 4 credits BP
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB¹
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH
FACS 110 - Textiles 3 credits
FACS 112 - Principles of Clothing Construction I 3 credits

Third Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

EDUC 200 - Foundation of Education and Teaching 3 credits
FACS 231 - Marriage and Family Relations 3 credits
FACS 342 - Early Childhood Development 3 credits
XXXX - CT General Education Req. 3 credits CT
XXXX - CI General Education Req. 3 credits CI

Third Year (Semester Two) 14 Credits

EDUC 301 - Human Development and Learning 3 credits
XXXX - Free Elective 4 credits***
XXXX - Free Elective 3 Credits
FACS 351 - Family Resource Management 3 credits
XXXX - PHYS. ED. Activity or FIN 101 or MIND 101 1 credit

Fourth Year (Semester One) 15 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
XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits

Fourth Year (Semester Two) 15 Credits

FACS 341 - Alcoholism and Family Substance Abuse 3 credits
FACS 421 - Exit Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences 3 credits
FACS 473 - Entrepreneurship in Family and Consumer Sciences 3 credits
XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits
XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits

TOTAL CREDITS 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

** SPCH 101 STRONGLY Recommended

*** FACS 232 STRONGLY Recommended

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

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