Overview

Our Family and Consumer Sciences (Consumer Science) graduates from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University find rewarding careers as financial planners, consumer educators, credit counselors, budget advisors, Cooperative Extension educators, and in banking and other professions.

The curriculum also prepares students to meet all requirements for the Family Financial Planning Certificate, a valuable professional credential offered by the 1890 Family and Consumer Sciences – Distance Instructional Alliance (FCS-DIA).

Highlights

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences emphasizes issues in communities and the marketplace that affect individual consumers and households. There is also an interdisciplinary perspective on the various factors involved in consumerism.

Students develop knowledge of the contemporary societal issues and responsive philosophies of family and consumer sciences that help individuals and families achieve and maintain satisfying lives.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Ideas and Their Expression
African American History
Physics for Non-Scientists
A Personal Approach to Health
Social Psychological Aspects of Dress
Microcomputer Usage in Business

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Design View 285 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Application

Official High School and College Transcripts

Proof of English Proficiency
Complete, sign and return the International Student Data Form.

Provide a photocopy of the identification page(s) in your passport or official document showing the correct name combination you will be using inside the United States and at the university.
If you are currently in F-1 or J-1 status inside the United States provide the OIA with documents confirming your current legal status to include the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20/DS-2019), the I-94 (front and back), a valid passport and U.S. visa stamp pages, etc. You must complete the SEVIS transfer process.

Tuition Fee

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International

17200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17200 USD per year during 48 months.
National

17200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17200 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

3540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3540 USD per year during 48 months.

Online North Carolina Incoming Students: $2,880 per year
Online Out of State Students: $13,944 per year

Living costs for Greensboro

1001 - 1540 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Family and Consumer Sciences (Consumer Science).

Available Scholarships

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