Administered by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Leading to the degree Bachelor of Science.
The curriculum in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies (FCEDS) prepares graduates with a broad understanding of individual and family well-being. Graduates apply knowledge and research in human sciences content in global professional settings. They work in an integrative fashion to improve well-being by addressing and acting on complex problems confronting individuals, families, and communities. Ours is an interdisciplinary major where students take coursework in content areas including human development, early childhood education, interpersonal relationships, family studies, culinary arts, nutrition, textiles, interior design, and financial planning. This unique program of study integrates multiples facets of human health and well-being, preparing FCEDS graduates to support individuals, families, and communities in diverse settings to achieve optimal quality of life.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Family & Consumer Sciences Education program will be meet the following learning objectives, as defined by the InTASC standards for teacher preparation.
Standard 1: Learner Development
The student understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
Standard 2: Learning Differences
The student uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
Standard 3: Learning Environments
The student works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
Standard 4: Content Knowledge
The student understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
Standard 5: Application of Content
The student understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
Standard 6: Assessment
The student understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making.
Standard 7: Planning for Instruction
The student plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
Standard 8: Instructional Strategies
The student understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
Standard 8A: Technology
The student integrates current and emerging technology in instruction to encourage student creativity, problem solving, collaboration, and digital literacy. Teachers practice and advocate safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
Standard 9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
The student engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
Standard 10: Leadership and Collaboration
The student seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.
Students in the curriculum choose one of three options: Teacher Licensure, Professional Studies, or Communications.
Graduates of the Teacher Licensure option may teach family and consumer sciences in middle, junior high, and senior high schools. Students who enroll in Teacher Licensure must apply and be accepted into the educator preparation program prior to enrolling in advanced courses. This program option is approved by the Iowa Department of Education for the preparation of comprehensive and occupational career and technical education family and consumer sciences teachers.
Graduates of the Professional Studies option are prepared to work in a variety of careers including Extension & Outreach, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies as well as within the private business or entrepreneurial sector.
Graduates of the Communications option have the ability to educate consumers in a global and technologically changing society. Students apply the principles of educational presentations, journalism, marketing, and public relations to empower people to critically analyze options and make the best choices for their needs.
Students in FCEDS may choose coursework that leads to becoming a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE), a program that has been approved by the National Council on Family Relations. These courses provide the basic education for students interested in working with families, including adolescents, parents, or adults working to strengthen relationships. The student takes courses that support the development of knowledge and skills in family life content areas selected by the National Council on Family Relations. The certification is a voluntary credential that requires the individual to complete a degree in an approved program and to have at least two years of work experience in family life education settings. Iowa State University does not grant the Certified Family Life Educator credential. The certification is granted only by the National Council on Family Relations. See https://hdfs.hs.iastate.edu/future-students/find-your-major/certified-family-life-educator/ and/or http://www.ncfr.org/cfle-certification.
Graduates may also choose from one of several nationally recognized professional certifications available from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Council for Certification. This program measures competencies of FCS professionals using high-quality, rigorous assessments. Certifications that are currently available are (https://www.aafcs.org/home): CFCS: Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences; CFCS-HDFS: Certified in Human Development and Family Studies; CFCS-HNFS: Certified in Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science; and CPFFE: Certified Personal and Family Finance Educator.
There is also an opportunity to take courses that will allow you to be recommended for a family and consumer sciences-general endorsement or teacher licensure as a post baccalaureate student.
Communication Proficiency Requirement: A student must achieve a grade of C or higher in ENGL 1500, Critical Thinking and Communication, and ENGL 2500, Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition. A student achieving a grade of C- or lower in 1500 and/or 2500 must either repeat the course(s), earning a minimum grade of C, or, in consultation with the advisor and the coordinator of freshman English, complete another appropriate English writing course with a minimum grade of C.
A minor in Educational Services in Family and Consumer Sciences is available, see requirements under Undergraduate Minor.
Curriculum in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies
Administered by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Leading to a degree bachelor of science.
This curriculum provides a broad-based program of study focusing on preparation for professional careers related to education or community leadership. Courses are required in general education and the College core.
Students in the program choose one of three options: Teacher Licensure, Communications, or Professional Studies.
Option 1, Teacher Licensure, is designed for students seeking careers as family and consumer sciences educators in a variety of settings such as middle, junior high, and senior high schools. Further information about educator preparation programs appears under Teacher Education in the School of Education.
Option 2, Communications, is designed for students seeking careers emphasizing the use of principles in journalism, marketing, communications, and public relations with diverse populations in business or social agency settings as well as extension, community agencies, community colleges, and youth and adult education programs in the global community.
Option 3, Professional Studies, is designed to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an individualized program which is planned with their academic advisors. Careers include working with diverse populations in Extension, business, community agencies, and community colleges, or non-profit groups and organizations involving youth and adult education programs.
Option 1: Teacher Licensure
Total Credits for FCEDS (Teacher Licensure): 123
Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies Core: 22 credits
| HDFS 1100 | Freshman Learning Community Orientation | 1 |
| or HDFS 1110 | New Transfer Student Seminar | |
| FCEDS 2060 | Professional Roles in Family and Consumer Sciences ** | 2 |
| FCEDS 3060 | Educational Principles for Family and Consumer Sciences | 4 |
| FSHN 1670 | Introductory Human Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| HDFS 2490 | Parenting and Family Diversity Issues | 3 |
| or HDFS 2240 | Development in Young Children: Birth through Age 8 | |
| HDFS 2760 | Human Sexuality * | 3 |
| HDFS 2830 | Personal and Family Finance * | 3 |
| or HDFS 2390 | Consumer Issues | |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
*Must receive a "C-" or above
** Must receive a "C" or above.
Teacher Licensure Courses: 57-58 credits
| EDUC 2040 | Social Foundations of Education in the United States: Secondary ** | 3 |
| EDUC 2020 | Educational Technologies in the 7-12 Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 2190 | Orientation to Teacher Education: English, FCS, History, Math, Science and World Language Majors ** | 1 |
| PSYCH 3330 | Educational Psychology ** | 3 |
| EDUC 4060 | Social Justice Education and Teaching: Secondary ** | 3 |
| EDUC 4260 | Principles of Secondary Education ** | 3 |
| FCEDS 3800V | Pre-Student Teaching Experience in FCS Education: Practicum in FCS Labs | 2 |
| FCEDS 4130 | Planning and Assessment for Family and Consumer Sciences ** | 3 |
| FCEDS 4170A | Supervised Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences: Vocational family and consumer sciences. ** | 8 |
| FCEDS 4170B | Supervised Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences: Family and consumer sciences. ** | 8 |
| FCEDS 4180 | Foundations of Career and Technical Education in Family and Consumer Sciences | 3 |
| FCEDS 4800V | Pre-Student Teaching Experience in FCS Education: Practicum in Diverse Settings | 2 |
| FSHN 1110 | Fundamentals of Food Preparation * | 2 |
| FSHN 1150 | Food Preparation Laboratory * | 1 |
| FCEDS 3010K | Textile Selection and Apparel Construction Methods | 3-4 |
| or AMD 1210 | Apparel Assembly Processes | |
| or AMD 1310 | Fashion Products and Markets | |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Interior Design * | ||
| Human Factors in Interior Design * | ||
| SPED 4010 | Teaching Secondary Students with Exceptionalities in General Education | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Development and Guidance in Middle Childhood * | ||
| Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood * | ||
| Total Credits | 57-58 | |
*Must receive a "C-" or above
** Must receive a "C" or above.
Communications and Library: 10 credits
| ENGL 1500 | Critical Thinking and Communication ** | 3 |
| ENGL 2500 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition ** | 3 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Professional Communication | ||
| Conflict Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Business and Professional Speaking | ||
| LIB 1600 | Introduction to College Level Research | 1 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
** Must receive a "C" or above.
Natural Sciences and Mathematical Disciplines: 9-10 credits
| BIOL 1010 | Introductory Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 1550 | Human Biology | |
| MATH or STAT course from approved general education options | 3-4 | |
| CHEM 1600 | Chemistry in Modern Society | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9-10 | |
Social Sciences: 9 credits
| ECON 1010 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| HDFS 1020 | Human Development | 3 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Dress, Appearance, and Diversity in U.S. Society | ||
| Developing Global Leadership: Maximizing Human Potential | ||
| World Food Issues: Past and Present | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Humanities: 6-8 credits
Select from approved general education options.
Total Credits: 6
Total Credits: 123
Option 2: Communications
Total Credits for FCEDS (Communication Option): 123
Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies Core: 19 credits
| HDFS 1100 | Freshman Learning Community Orientation | 1 |
| or HDFS 1110 | New Transfer Student Seminar | |
| FCEDS 2060 | Professional Roles in Family and Consumer Sciences | 2 |
| FCEDS 3060 | Educational Principles for Family and Consumer Sciences | 4 |
| FSHN 1670 | Introductory Human Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| HDFS 2490 | Parenting and Family Diversity Issues | 3 |
| or HDFS 2240 | Development in Young Children: Birth through Age 8 | |
| HDFS 2760 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HDFS 2830 | Personal and Family Finance | 3 |
| or HDFS 2390 | Consumer Issues | |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Communications Options Courses: 51 credits
| AESHM 2870 | Principles of Management in Human Sciences | 3 |
| ENGL 3020 | Business Communication | 3 |
| FSHN 1010 | Food and the Consumer | 3 |
| HDFS 1830 | Personal Finance in Early Adulthood | 1 |
| HDFS 3670 | Abuse and Illness in Families | 3 |
| HDFS 3690 | Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies | 3 |
| HDFS 3770 | Aging and the Family | 3 |
| HDFS 3950 | Children, Families, and Public Policy | 3 |
| HDFS 4180B | Professional Practice Reflection/Discussion: Internships | 2 |
| HDFS 4490 | Program Evaluation and Proposal Writing | 3 |
| HDFS 4860 | Administration of Human Services Programs | 3 |
| HS 1100 | Personal and Consumer Health | 3 |
| PR 2200 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
| PR 3050 | Publicity Methods | 3 |
| ENGL 3140 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Digital Design Communications | ||
| World Communication Systems | ||
| Diversity in the Media | ||
| FCEDS 4910A | Supervised Experiences in a Professional Setting: Communications | 6 |
| Total Credits | 51 | |
Communications and Library: 10 credits
| ENGL 1500 | Critical Thinking and Communication ** | 3 |
| ENGL 2500 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition ** | 3 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Professional Communication | ||
| Conflict Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Business and Professional Speaking | ||
| LIB 1600 | Introduction to College Level Research | 1 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
** Must receive a "C" or above.
Natural Sciences and Mathematical Disciplines: 10 credits
| BIOL 1010 | Introductory Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 1550 | Human Biology | |
| CHEM 1600 | Chemistry in Modern Society | 3 |
| STAT 1010 | Principles of Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT 1040 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Social Sciences: 9 credits
| ECON 1010 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| HDFS 1020 | Human Development | 3 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Dress, Appearance, and Diversity in U.S. Society | ||
| World Food Issues: Past and Present | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Humanities: 6 credits
Select from approved general education options.
Total Credits: 6
Electives: 19
Total Credits: 123
Option 3: Professional Studies
Total credits for FCEDS (Professional Studies): 123
Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies Core: 19 credits
| HDFS 1100 | Freshman Learning Community Orientation | 1 |
| or HDFS 1110 | New Transfer Student Seminar | |
| FCEDS 2060 | Professional Roles in Family and Consumer Sciences | 2 |
| FCEDS 3060 | Educational Principles for Family and Consumer Sciences | 4 |
| FSHN 1670 | Introductory Human Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| HDFS 2490 | Parenting and Family Diversity Issues | 3 |
| or HDFS 2240 | Development in Young Children: Birth through Age 8 | |
| HDFS 2760 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HDFS 2830 | Personal and Family Finance | 3 |
| or HDFS 2390 | Consumer Issues | |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Professional Studies Courses: 44 credits
| FSHN 1010 | Food and the Consumer | 3 |
| HDFS 3670 | Abuse and Illness in Families | 3 |
| HDFS 3690 | Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies | 3 |
| HDFS 4180B | Professional Practice Reflection/Discussion: Internships | 2 |
| HDFS 3770 | Aging and the Family | 3 |
| HDFS 3950 | Children, Families, and Public Policy | 3 |
| HDFS 4490 | Program Evaluation and Proposal Writing | 3 |
| HDFS 4860 | Administration of Human Services Programs | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Entrepreneurship in Human Sciences | ||
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Income Tax Planning for Families | ||
| Fundamentals of Financial Planning | ||
| Family Savings and Investments | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Aesthetics of Consumer Experience | ||
| Global Dress in the Fashion System and Society | ||
| Aesthetics | ||
| Two of the following: | 6 | |
| Business Communication | ||
| Technical Communication | ||
| Principles of Public Relations | ||
| Publicity Methods | ||
| FCEDS 4910B | Supervised Experiences in a Professional Setting: Professional Studies | 6 |
| Total Credits | 44 | |
Communications and Library: 10 credits
| ENGL 1500 | Critical Thinking and Communication ** | 3 |
| ENGL 2500 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition ** | 3 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Professional Communication | ||
| Conflict Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Business and Professional Speaking | ||
| LIB 1600 | Introduction to College Level Research | 1 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
** Must receive a "C" or above.
Natural Sciences and Mathematical Disciplines: 9-10 credits
| BIOL 1010 | Introductory Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 1550 | Human Biology | |
| MATH or STAT course from approved general education options | 3-4 | |
| CHEM 1600 | Chemistry in Modern Society | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9-10 | |
Social Sciences: 9 credits
| HDFS 1020 | Human Development | 3 |
| ECON 1010 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Developing Global Leadership: Maximizing Human Potential | ||
| Dress, Appearance, and Diversity in U.S. Society | ||
| World Food Issues: Past and Present | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Humanities: 6 credits
Select from approved general education options.
Total Credits: 6
College of Human Sciences Electives: 13-15 credits
Choose from AESHM, FCEDS, FSHN, HDFS, HSPM, HS, or AMD (TC)minimum 9 credits at 3000 level or above; electives total will vary to equal a total of 123 credits
University Electives: 12 credits
Total Credits: 123
The courses listed in this section are approved general education course options for this major.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 9-10 credits. Coursework designed to facilitate students' understanding of the structure and behavior of the natural world and appreciate mathematics as a valuable tool of the sciences and an intrinsically important way of thinking.
| Licensure | ||
Select 3-4 credits from: | ||
| Introduction to Probability | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Ideas | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Discrete Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Mathematics for Elementary Education I | ||
| Principles of Statistics | ||
| Communications | ||
Select 3-4 credits from: | ||
| Principles of Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Professional Studies | ||
Select 3-4 credits from: | ||
| Introduction to Probability | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Ideas | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Discrete Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Mathematics for Elementary Education I | ||
| Principles of Statistics | ||
Humanities: 6 credits. Coursework designed to assist students to develop an understanding of human cultural heritage and history, and an appreciation of reasoning and the aesthetic value of human creativity.
Note: Courses meeting International Perspectives requirements are marked with an *. Additional courses may be found in departments listed with a double **.
| AESHM 3420 | Aesthetics of Consumer Experience | 3 |
| AFAM 2010 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
| AFAM 3340 | Africana Religions | 3 |
| AFAM 3470 | African American Literature | 3 |
| AFAM 3530 | History of African Americans I | 3 |
| AFAM 3540 | History of African Americans II | 3 |
| AMD 3540 | Euro-American Dress History: Prehistoric to Mid-19th Century * | 3 |
| AMD 3560 | Euro-American Dress History: Mid-19th Century to the Present | 3 |
| AMIN 2100 | Introduction to American Indian Studies | 3 |
| AMIN 2400 | Introduction to American Indian Literature | 3 |
| AMIN 3460 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ARCH 2210 | Histories and Theories of Architecture to 1750 * | 3 |
| ARCH 4200 | Topics in American Architecture | 3 |
| Art History (ARTH) ** | ||
| American Sign Language (ASL) | ||
| Classical Studies (CLST) ** | ||
| DANCE 2700 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DANCE 3600 | History and Philosophy of Dance | 3 |
| ENGL 2010 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 2250 | Survey of British Literature to 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL 2260 | Survey of British Literature since 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL 2270 | Survey of American Literature to 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 2280 | Survey of American Literature since 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 2400 | Introduction to American Indian Literature | 3 |
| HDFS 2400 | Literature for Children | 3 |
| History (HIST) ** | ||
| HSPM 2600 | Global Tourism Management * | 3 |
| MUSIC 1020 | Introduction to Music Listening * | 3 |
| MUSIC 3020 | Masterpieces of Music and Art in Western Culture | 3 |
| MUSIC 3040 | History of American Rock 'n' Roll | 3 |
| MUSIC 3830 | History of Music I * | 3 |
| MUSIC 3840 | History of Music II * | 3 |
| Philosophy (PHIL) | ||
| Religious Studies (RELIG) ** | ||
| THTRE 1060 | Introduction to the Performing Arts | 3 |
| THTRE 1100 | Theatre and Society | 3 |
| WGS 2010 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| WGS 3360 | Religion, Sex and Gender | 3 |
| WGS 3380 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| WGS 3450 | Women's Literature | 3 |
| WGS 3700F | Studies in English Translation: French Topics on Women and Gender Studies * | 3 |
| or WGS 3700G | Studies in English Translation: German Topics on Women or Feminism | |
| or WGS 3700R | Studies in English Translation: Russian Topics on Women or Feminism | |
| or WGS 3700S | Studies in English Translation: Hispanic Topics on Women or Feminism | |
| WGS 3740 | Sex, Gender, and Culture in the Ancient Mediterranean World * | 3 |
| WGS 3850 | Women in Politics | 3 |
| WGS 3860 | History of Women in America | 3 |
| World Languages and Cultures (ARABC, CHIN, FRNCH, GER, GREEK, RUS, SPAN) ** | ||
Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies, B.S.-teacher licensure option
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HDFS 1100 or 1110 | 1 | HDFS 2760 | 3 |
| HDFS 1020 | 3 | HDFS 2830 or 2390 | 3 |
| ENGL 1500 | 3 | FSHN 1670 | 3 |
| EDUC 2040 | 3 | MATH or STAT Course from approved FCEDS list | 3 |
| RELIG 2050 (Humanities course) | AESHM 4210, AMD 1650, FSHN 3420, PSYCH 1010, or SOC 1340 | 3 | |
| FCEDS 2060 | 2 | PSYCH 1310 | 1 |
| LIB 1600 | 1 | EDUC 2190 | Required |
| 13 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| FCEDS 3060 | 4 | CHEM 1600 | 3 |
| EDUC 2020 | 3 | HDFS 2240 or 2490 | 3 |
| BIOL 1010 or 1550 | 3 | FSHN 1110 | 2 |
| COMST 2110, 2140, 2180, SPCM 2120, or SPCM 3120 | 3 | FSHN 1150 | 1 |
| ENGL 2500 | 3 | Elective | 6 |
| Apply to Educator Preparation program | |||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 3330 | 3 | FCEDS 4180 | 3 |
| Electives | 3 | FCEDS 4130 | 3 |
| HDFS 2260 or 2270 | 3 | SPED 4010 | 3 |
| FCEDS 3010K, AMD 1210, or AMD 1310 | 3-4 | FCEDS 3800V | 1 |
| Humanities | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15-16 | 13 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Elective | 3 | FCEDS 4170A | 8 |
| FCEDS 4800V | 2 | FCEDS 4170B | 8 |
| EDUC 4060 | 3 | PRAXIS II in content & pedagogy to be taken prior to license approval | |
| EDUC 4260 | 3 | ||
| One of the following: ARTID 2500, 2510, 3550; FCEDS 3010F | 2-3 | ||
| ECON 1010 | 3 | ||
| 16-17 | 16 | ||
US Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement: Students in Family and Consumer Sciences Education fulfill the US Diversity by taking HDFS 2760 and the International Perspectives Requirement by taking FSHN 3420.
Note: This sequence is only an example. The number of credits taken each semester should be based on the individual student's situation. Factors that may affect credit hours per semester include student ability, employment, health, activities, and grade point consideration.
Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies, B.S.-communications option
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HDFS 1100 or 1110 | 1 | CHEM 1600 | 3 |
| RELIG 2050 (Humanities course) | 3 | FSHN 1670 | 3 |
| ENGL 1500 | 3 | FSHN 3420, SOC 1340, PSYCH 1010, AESHM 4210, or AMD 1650 | 3 |
| HDFS 1020 | 3 | Humanities Course from approved general education options | 3 |
| PSYCH 1310 | 1 | HDFS 2830 or 2390 | 3 |
| LIB 1600 | 1 | ||
| HDFS 1830 | 1 | ||
| FCEDS 2060 | 2 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| FCEDS 3060 | 4 | PR 3050 | 3 |
| AESHM 2870 | 3 | HDFS 2490 or 2240 | 3 |
| FSHN 1010 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 1010 or 1550 | 3 | STAT 1010 or 1040 | 3-4 |
| ENGL 2500 | 3 | SPCM 2120, COMST 2110, COMST 2140, COMST 2180, or SPCM 3120 | 3 |
| 16 | 15-16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HDFS 3770 | 3 | ENGL 3020 | 3 |
| HS 1100 | 3 | Electives | 3 |
| HDFS 3670 | 3 | PR 2200 | 3 |
| HDFS 2760 | 3 | JLMC 4760, 4770, or DSNS 2320 | 3 |
| HDFS 3690 | 3 | ECON 1010 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 3140 | 3 | FCEDS 4910A (3-6 credits) | 6 |
| HDFS 4860 | 3 | Electives (to equal 123 total credits) | 9 |
| HDFS 3950 | 3 | ||
| HDFS 4490 | 3 | ||
| HDFS 4180B | 2 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 17 | 15 | ||
US Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement: Students in Family and Consumer Sciences Education fulfill the US Diversity by taking HDFS 2760 and the International Perspectives Requirement by taking FSHN 3420.
Note: This sequence is only an example. The number of credits taken each semester should be based on the individual student's situation. Factors that may affect credit hours per semester include student ability, employment, health, activities, and grade point consideration.
Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies, B.S.-professional studies option
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HDFS 1100 or 1110 | 1 | FSHN 1670 | 3 |
| RELIG 2050 | 3 | CHS Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 1500 | 3 | MATH or STAT Course from approved FCEDS list | 3 |
| HDFS 1020 | 3 | CHEM 1600 | 3 |
| LIB 1600 | 1 | PSYCH 1310** | 1 |
| FCEDS 2060 | 2 | FSHN 3420, SOC 1340, AMD 1650, AESHM 4210, or PSYCH 1010 | 3 |
| FSHN 1010 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| FCEDS 3060 | 4 | COMST 2110, 2140, 2180, SPCM 2120, or SPCM 3120 | 3 |
| CHS Elective (300 level) | 3 | HDFS 2830 or 2390 | 3 |
| HDFS 2760 | 3 | HDFS 2490 or 2240 | 3 |
| BIOL 1010 or 1550 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 2500 | 3 | HDFS 3670 | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AESHM 3420, PHIL 3400, or AMD 3620 | 3 | CHS Elective (3000 level or above) | 3 |
| HDFS 3690 | 3 | ECON 1010 | 3 |
| HDFS 3410, 3830, or 4820 | 3 | HDFS 4860 | 3 |
| HDFS 3770 | 3 | ENGL 3020, 3140, PR 2200, or PR 3050 | 3 |
| CHS Elective (3000 level or above) | 3 | Humanities Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HDFS 3950 | 3 | FCEDS 4910B | 6 |
| AESHM 4740 or ENTSP 3100 | 3 | Electives to equal 123 total credits | 8 |
| HDFS 4490 | 3 | CHS Elective (3000 level or above) | 3 |
| HDFS 4180B | 2 | ||
| ENGL 3140, 3020, PR 2200, or PR 3050 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 17 | ||
US Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement: Students in Family and Consumer Sciences Education fulfill the US Diversity by taking HDFS 2760 and the International Perspectives Requirement by taking FSHN 3420.
Note: This sequence is only an example. The number of credits taken each semester should be based on the individual student's situation. Factors that may affect credit hours per semester include student ability, employment, health, activities, and grade point consideration.
The Education Services in Family and Consumer Sciences minor may be earned by completing 15 credits
| HDFS 1020 | Human Development | 3 |
| FCEDS 2060 | Professional Roles in Family and Consumer Sciences | 2 |
| FCEDS 3060 | Educational Principles for Family and Consumer Sciences | 4 |
| FCEDS 4130 | Planning and Assessment for Family and Consumer Sciences | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Foundations of Career and Technical Education in Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Income Tax Planning for Families | ||
| Housing and Services for Families and Children | ||
| Abuse and Illness in Families | ||
| Death as a Part of Living | ||
| Children, Families, and Public Policy | ||