Child and Family Studies Majors and Minors
Say “YES” to FCS! Join our Child and Family Studies program! We offer three majors and two minors that empower you to reach your career goals – life balanced with family, work and community involvement. Pursue a General FCS career to make unique contributions to the diverse and ever evolving education, community and business contexts. The program meets the standards for the Family Consumer Sciences Education standard certification for the State Department of Education in secondary education (grades 6-12) and standard occupational certification for the Idaho Division of Career and Technical Education.
MAJORS AND MINORS IN CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES
Preparing professional educators for teaching and leadership in family and community.
B.A. or B.S. in Secondary Education with a major in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
B.S. in General Family Consumer Sciences (a non-teaching major)
Minor – Family Consumer Sciences
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Family Consumer Sciences students participate in FCCLA at local, state, and national levels.
B.A. or B.S. in Secondary Education with a major in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
- Secondary Education Graduation Requirements
- Professional Education Core (41 credits)
- Complete Either:
- Two (2) Years (4,000 clock hours) related work experience, OR
- Approved Practicum in Student’s Field of Specialization
- Secondary Endorsements: Single Content (45-credits min) OR Multiple Content (30 credits + 20 credits min)
- Supporting Teaching Minor(s) (such as Consumer Economics, Health, or Natural Science) (20+ credits)
Career Opportunities in Teaching:
Public School Secondary Teacher
Secondary FCS-Education Teacher
Home Economist
Home Management Advisor
Private School Elementary Teacher
Garment Construction
Adoption Agency
Consultant
B.S. in General Family Consumer Sciences (a non-teaching major)
- Family and Consumer Science Graduation Requirements
- Required FCS – General Required Courses (39 credits, in sequence)
- FCS – General Elective Courses (28 credits, or as recommended by an advisor)
- Non-FCS Minor (General FCS must have non-FCS minor)
Career Opportunities:
Interior Design
Facility Management
Clothing Specialist
Retail Buyer
Home Management Advisor
Textile Designer
Child Life Advisor
Home Economist
Textile Design Technician
Hotel Management
Community Service Worker
Child Care Facility Manager
Store Manager
Consultant
Consumer Economics Minor
Consumer Economics Minor (21 credits)
- Specific Required Courses from Family Consumer Sciences Major (15 credits)
- Elective Course from Family Consumer Sciences Major (6 credits)
Family Consumer Sciences Minor
(This is a non-certification program)
FCS Minor (24 credits)
- Specific Required Courses from Family Consumer Sciences Major (21 credits)
- Elective Course from Family Consumer Sciences Major (3 credits)