Overview

Family and Consumer Sciences’ professionals are devoted to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities through education and providing services such as child and family development, design and merchandising, nutrition and wellness, in addition to health and human services.

Family & Consumer Sciences Student Learning Outcomes

Students in the Family and Consumer Sciences program of Chadron State College will develop knowledge, skills, competencies, and attitudes so they will be able to:

Analyze factors which contribute to the development of healthy individuals throughout the lifespan (conception through old age).

Analyze nutrition and life course choices which influence lifespan wellness.

Assess the relationship between managing resources (time, energy, money) and achieving personal or family goals.

Apply critical and creative thinking skills in addressing individual and family problems and issues in diverse environments.

Describe the physical, emotional, mental and social development of children.

Illustrate the role food, clothing, and shelter play in individual and family consumerism and resource management.

Summarize the history of the FCS profession as well as the multiple career paths available to FCS graduates.

Demonstrate the ability to use knowledge, skills, competencies, and attitudes in a professional work experience.

Employment Opportunities

Food Editor

Consumer Education Specialist

Restaurant Owner/Manager

Cooperative Extension Educator

Food Technologist

Curriculum Specialist

Family Advocate

Family Service Worker

Early Childhood Educator

Head Start, Early Head Start

Advertising and Retail Sales

Family Life Educator

Family Life Specialist

Social Caseworker

Food Service Manager

Child or Youth Counselor

Apparel, Design, Industrial, or Textile Engineer

Lifespan Wellness Educator

Consultant Services

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Perspectives in Family and Consumer Sciences

Alteration and Construction Techniques

Food Science

Human Development

Basic Health Care

Housing and Interior Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chadron, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Admissions Application.

Submit Official Transcripts and Scores.

Arrange to have proof of English proficiency.

Submit your Financial Declaration and Certification and bank letter.

Submit your Health and Immunization forms.

Submit copy of current passport.

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

6056 USD / year

≈ 6056 USD / year
Out-of-State

6056 USD / year

≈ 6056 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6056 USD / year

≈ 6056 USD / year

Living costs

Chadron

United States

1004 - 1549 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Family & Consumer Sciences Student Learning Outcomes

Employment Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chadron

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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