Family & Consumer Science
Overview
Family and Consumer Science education empowers individuals and families to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society. The challenges individuals face throughout their lives include balancing personal, home, family, and work lives; acquiring marketable skills to be successful in life management, employment, and career development; promoting optimal nutrition and wellness; and managing resources to meet the material needs of individuals and families.
Family and Consumer Science education provides avenues for hands-on learning and skill development in child development, family studies, foods and nutrition, consumerism, housing, textiles, and education. Family and Consumer Science courses are ideal for students seeking professional careers that help improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities.