Overview

As a Family and Consumer Sciences major, you’ll focus on the managerial skills needed in the workplace and the home, such as financial management, stress management, resource allocation, organization and time management skills.

Coursework covers a wide range of topics and can be customized depending on your area of interest. The consumer services emphasis includes classes in multicultural etiquette, personal and family finance and cooperative management and housing.

The FCS education emphasis leads to licensure in grades 6-12 and prepares you to teach courses like leadership development, food science and nutrition, interior design, hospitality and social services. As an FCS major, you’ll be eligible to sit for the Certification in Family and Consumer Sciences exam during the spring of your senior year.

Emphasis Areas

Consumer Services

Family and Consumer Sciences Education (Tennessee state licensure in family and consumer sciences for grades 6–12)

Careers

After graduating from Carson-Newman University you can explore these possible careers:

Extension agent
Hotel administration
Human services
Non-profit manager
Policy analyst
Research analyst
Retirement facility program director
Travel/tourism
WIC nutrition counselor
4-H specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Personal and Family Management
Human Development through the Lifespan
Design, Culture, and the Near Environment
Science of Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jefferson City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Official high school transcript(s) in both the native language and English from all secondary schools
Academic record and cumulative GPA (high school graduation or its equivalent). U.S. grade point average minimum is 2.5.
Proof of English Proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PPTE Academic.
Immunization Form: All students must submit proof of proper immunizations and a recent physician’s examination
Confirmation of Financial Support

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

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year
Out-of-State

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38700 USD / year

≈ 38700 USD / year

Living costs

Jefferson City

United States

1005 - 1867 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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Emphasis Areas

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Tuition Fees

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