All students majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences are required to complete the 16 credit hours departmental core. This core of classes is the common body of knowledge of family and consumer sciences that integrates the study of individuals, families, and communities through human systems theory and life course development. Understanding human systems theory is necessary to properly address basic human needs and apply family and consumer sciences concepts.
Department Core Class Requirements |
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| FACS 1110 | Family Development | 3 credits |
| FACS 1500 | Freshman Seminar | 1 credit |
| FACS 2500 | Sophomore Seminar | 1 credit |
| FACS 3500 | Junior Seminar | 1 credit |
| FACS 4330 | Family Management through the Life span | 3 credits |
| FACS 4500 | Senior Seminar | 1 credit |
| FACS 4537 | Field Studies | 3 credits |
| FACS 4547 | Corporate Etiquette | 3 credits |
| Total Core Class Requirements | 16 credits | |
All students will also have to complete the 41 credit hours general education core requirements.
