Overview

With a broad range of coursework and real-world experience, you’ll explore the breadth of content and skills you’ll use in your future career with the Family and Consumer Sciences major at Colorado State University. You’ll apply for the licensure program in your third year and participate in student teaching, working closely with classroom teachers and students in schools. Complete your student teaching in local districts, around the country, or even while studying abroad.

Career Options

You’ll graduate with an interdisciplinary perspective about the challenges encountered by families and consumers in today’s world — and how to teach teens and young adults to make well-informed life choices. You’ll be prepared for teacher licensure and a rewarding career.

Middle School/Junior High Teacher
High School Teacher
Cooperative Extension Agent
Consumer Information Specialist
Writer/Developer of Educational Materials
Governmental, Community, or Nonprofit agency worker
Child/Youth Family Advocate
Wellness Director
Peace Corps Volunteer

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 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-11-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

After this date, applications for admission are considered on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Commerce View 90 other Bachelors in Commerce 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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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.

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

36113 USD / year

≈ 36113 USD / year
Out-of-State

36113 USD / year

≈ 36113 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13774 USD / year

≈ 13774 USD / year

Additional Details

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) : $24,614 per year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 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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Overview

Career Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Fort Collins

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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