Overview

Students graduate the Family and Consumer Sciences program at Colorado State University with an interdisciplinary perspective about the challenges encountered by families and consumers.

Quick Facts:

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is an exciting field with many career opportunities. The mission of this interdepartmental major is to prepare professionals dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals, families, and the communities and environments in which they live and/or work.
FCS students attain skills to assist families and consumers with quality of life decisions and challenges related to interpersonal/human relationships, consumer and financial resource management, personal development, nutrition and wellness, and balancing family and work.

Students will:

demonstrate an understanding and comprehension of the family and consumer sciences body of knowledge
demonstrate, at a professional level, oral and written communication and problem-solving proficiency within FCS
demonstrate synthesis and integration of the specialized FCS body of knowledge through engaged learning experiences
choose, examine, and assess the impact of civic engagement relevant to FCS

Potential Occupations

Cooperative extension/agent
Consumer information specialist
Program development
Consultant
Product representative
Customer service specialist
Writer/developer of informational or educational materials
Governmental, community, and non-profit agency worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Family and Consumer Sciences
Human Development and Family Studies
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Health and wellness
Personal finance
Design and Merchandising

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Commerce View 288 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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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

All first-year freshman students apply using the Common Application.
Personal Statement - What we call a “personal statement” is called the “personal essay” in the Common Application. This short writing piece is your opportunity to help us understand what makes you unique, to share a talent or element of your identity that’s important to you, to describe what you are passionate about, or to highlight an accomplishment you’re proud of.
Submit your most recent transcripts or mark sheets. We will ask for additional materials if necessary.
All decisions are provisional until a final, official transcript verifying graduation is received.
Only transcripts sent directly from the school or stamped and sealed are considered official.
If a record is not in English, a certified literal English translation must accompany the transcript.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

34751 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34751 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34751 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34751 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13373 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13373 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 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

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Available Scholarships

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