Welcome
to the Interdepartmental Degree of
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is an undergraduate/post-bachelor interdepartmental major in the College of Applied Human Sciences. FCS offers two concentrations: Family and Consumer Sciences Education - which prepares students for a secondary teacher license; and Family and Consumer Sciences - which prepares students for positions in agencies, government, and businesses. The largest percentage of majors are within the Education concentration.
Uniqueness:
Colorado State University is the only four year land-grant institution of higher education in Colorado offering a degree program in Family and Consumer Sciences. Because the Family and Consumer Sciences program is interdepartmental/interdisciplinary, we in the FCS program are able to provide students with a breadth of content they will be expected to utilize in their future careers. Our students are qualified to take on any FCS position with a base of knowledge in multiple content areas.
Program Focus/Mission:
Students study the roles of individuals within families and as consumers while gaining insight into the choices that impact daily personal and family well being. They have the expertise to critically examine decisions and problems and suggest solutions based on a holistic approach.
What's New in Family and Consumer Sciences
Check out our latest Family and Consumer Sciences newsletter to read the latest happenings in FCS at Colorado State University.
For questions about the Family and Consumer Sciences program email Dr. Dawn Mallette at dawn.mallette@colostate.edu.