Overview

FCS teachers in this area are in high demand across Utah and the nation because they are qualified to teach many different subject areas, including apparel and textile construction, nutrition and foods, interior design, child and human development, financial literacy, and more. Students of the Family and Consumer Sciences Education program of the Utah State University boast nearly 100% pass rate on the Praxis exam (required of all teachers) and 100% job placement after they graduate.

The department works closely with the Nutrition, Dietetics, and Foods Sciences Department, Interior Design Program, Human Development and Family Studies Department, and the Secondary Education Department, to ensure that students receive a broad and well-rounded education. This major also provides undergraduate preparation for the Utah Extension service.

Career Options

With a degree in family and consumer sciences education, students can pursue the following careers:

Secondary family and consumer sciences education (grades 6-12)

Secondary family and consumer sciences education (grades 6-12)

Family and consumer sciences Cooperative Extension (including 4-H)

Marketing related to consumer products and services

Researching needs,attitudes, and markets associated with family and consumer sciences

Developing improved products and services related to the different content areas (design improved appliances, fabrics, software, etc)

Informing the public about FCS content-related topics through various media outlets

Assisting families and communities through various agencies (housing, family, youth, etc.)

Managing various FCS-related businesses or operations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Development Across the Lifespan

Family Resource Management

Marriage and Family Relationships

Parenting and Child Guidance

Family Finance

Preschool Methods and Curriculum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Family & Consumer Science View 290 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Application

Pay $50 nonrefundable application fee

Official Transcripts showing class grades in all years of high school and university must be mailed to the address on the right. Do not open the envelope with the official transcript.

Certified English translations must be provided for transcripts in other languages.

English Proficiency

Proof of Financial Support

Affidavit of Financial Support

Bank Statement Copy

Passport Copy

Tuition Fee

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International

25744 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25744 USD per year during 48 months.
National

25744 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25744 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9228 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9228 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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