Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

Colorado State University

Colorado, United States

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About the course

Family and Consumer Sciences is an exciting field with many career opportunities. The mission of this interdepartmental major prepares professionals dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families and the communities and environments in which they function. Students graduate with an interdisciplinary perspective about the challenges encountered by consumers and families. Family and Consumer Sciences students attain skills to assist families and consumers with quality of life decisions and challenges related to interpersonal/human relationships, consumer and financial resource management, personal development, nutrition and wellness, and balancing family and work. This program emphasizes management and problem solving skills needed to be a responsible and productive individual, family member, and worker. Students take coursework primarily in Family and Consumer Sciences, as well as the Departments of Human Development and Family Studies, Food Science and Human Nutrition, and Design and Merchandising. Students have the option of the Family and Consumer Sciences concentration or the Family and Consumer Sciences Education concentration. Graduates qualify to sit for the examination to be certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS) with the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Intake Months

January, August

Delivery Locations

C137588

Qualification

Bachelor Degree

Duration

8 Semesters

English language requirements

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6.5

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79

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53

Academic entry requirements

Prerequisites
You must have successfully completed an United States Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) Equivalent qualifications may also include a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.Meeting

Potential Course Career Outcomes

Sociologist

Colorado State University

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Founded in 1870 as the Colorado Agricultural College, Colorado State University is now among the nation’s leading research universities. The world-class research in infectious disease, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies, environmental science, and biomedical technology attracted more than 300 million in research funding annually. The professional programs in veterinary medicine, occupational therapy, journalism, agriculture and construction management are ranked among the nation’s best.
Colorado State is the “University of Choice” for Colorado residents, 30% of all of Colorado’s science, math, engineering and technology majors pursue degrees at CSU. To date, more than 230,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees have been conferred at Colorado State.
Colorado, is situated on nearly 5,000 acres of land, including the main campus, a foothills campus, an agricultural campus, and a Mountain Campus. Colorado State also has 4,600 acres for research centers, Cooperative Extension offices, and Colorado State Forest Service stations. Fort Collins is an award-winning city located on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with the foothills and 14,000-foot peaks visible to residents. Easy access to hiking, skiing, rafting and other outdoor sports is a great advantage to CSU students,