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This major is designed as preparation for the many family and consumer sciences positions requiring special emphasis in a subject area. The emphasis area choices are: child development, community and family services, family and consumer sciences education or nutrition and wellness. The student must complete 14 hours of core requirements plus hours specified for the chosen emphasis. The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in family and consumer sciences requires a minimum of 120 semester hours. This includes selection of a minor outside the department.
Core Requirements (14 hours):
FCS-100 Career Management in Family and Consumer Sciences (1-2 hours) FCS-203 Nutrition and Health (3 hours) FCS-230 Consumer Education and Personal Finance (3 hours) FCS-470 Professional and Social Skills (3 hours) FCS-480 Dynamics of Family Relationships (3 hours) FCS-572 Senior Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences (1 hour).
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
August 2025
Pittsburg State University Campus
1701 South Broadway Street,
Pittsburg,
Kansas,
66762, Midwest, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Pittsburg State University Campus
1701 South Broadway Street,
Pittsburg,
Kansas,
66762, Midwest, United States
High School Academic Records: A minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) in high school and have earned a high school diploma
International College/University Academic Records: A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) in an accredited international post-secondary institution (college/university)
U.S. College/University Academic Records: A minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) if transferring from an accredited U.S. college with at least 24 credit hours (approximately one year of college work)
English Language Requirement
TOEFL score of at least 68 (iBT) is required. In addition, a minimum score of 15 is required in each section (internet).
IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.0. in each band of the IELTS is required. If a lower score is earned in any of the five band scores, the overall score cannot be accepted.
PTE: Overall score of 47.
Application Deadline: Fall Semester – June 1st, Spring Semester – October 15th.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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