Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Family and Consumer Sciences

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University’s Family and Consumer Sciences major provides students the opportunity to select from four emphasis areas: Community and Family Services, Early Childhood Development, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and Nutrition and Wellness.The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Pittsburg State University addresses the critical issues of today and tomorrow in child development, consumer education, family relationships, housing and interiors, merchandising, and nutrition and healthy living. Further, the department’s educational programs and experiences guide students to develop the professional and life skills they need in order to function effectively in their daily living and working environments.All Family and Consumer Sciences programs have a common theme: each, in some way, addresses the social, physical, and economic well-being of individuals and families as they function in their communities at home and around the world. The programs in the department focus on the fundamental building blocks of human existence-food, shelter, clothing, human relationships, commerce, and family life.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.

• Child Development
• Community and Family Services
• Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Nutrition and Wellness

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