Overview

Successful candidates in the Bachelor of Family and Consumer Sciences Education program earn a bachelor's degree and a teaching license in family and consumer sciences education, PreK-12 from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.

Career Opportunities

As a family and consumer sciences major, you’ll learn about issues that influence individuals, families, and communities. Your learning experiences will cover topics related to basic human needs such as food, shelter, and clothing, and complex matters like child development, consumer economics, and family relationships, equipping you for a variety of career options, such as:

FCS teacher in middle and high schools
community agency director
child life specialist
sexual assault victims advocate
family life and parenting coach

An undergraduate degree in family and consumer sciences also prepares you to complete a  graduate-level teaching licensure program  or pursue a master’s degree in fields such as:

community and organizational leadership
guidance and counseling
marriage and family therapy
social work
student affairs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Family: Continuing Concerns
Developing Human Services Professionals
Ethics and Professional Development in Human Services
Adult Education
Family Life Coaching
Human Sexuality
Human Growth and Development: A Life-Span Approach
Development and Guidance of Children
Families in Cross Cultural Contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-25 00:00:00 , International

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National students: Early application is recommended.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Application Form

Application Fee

Academic Records

TOEFL or IELTS score

Personal Statement

Letters of Recommendation

Passport Scan or Photocopy

Financial Declaration

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16768 USD / year

≈ 16768 USD / year
Out-of-State

16768 USD / year

≈ 16768 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7748 USD / year

≈ 7748 USD / year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Madison

Funding

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