FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
- COMPLETE COURSE LISTING
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
- SINGLE SUBJECT MATTER PROGRAM (PRE-CREDENTIAL PREPARATION)
- MINOR
- CAREER POSSIBILITIES
- FACULTY
- CONTACT
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The focus of Family and Consumer Sciences is to enhance the skills and knowledge that will promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Our programs and profession focus on individuals and families in order to achieve an optimum balance between people and their environments. The mission of Family and Consumer Sciences is to empower individuals and families to function interdependently in a global society.
Specializations
- BS: Fashion Merchandising and Design / Family Studies / Nutrition and Food / Dietetic Emphasis/ Family and Consumer Sciences Education (Pre-Credential Single Subject Matter Program for the California Teaching Credential): for more details visit http://www.csus.edu/facs/
Special Features
- Faculty in Family and Consumer Sciences come from diverse educational backgrounds and expertise. Faculty members promote and integrate a holistic approach to understanding individuals and families while preparing students for professional careers or graduate study.
- The Department is equipped with state of the art laboratories for textiles, food, and teacher credentialing preparation courses.
- Support facilities include a Costume Collection gallery. Visit the virtual gallery at http://www.csus.edu/facs/.
- The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and the Nutrition and Dietetics Internship (NDI) programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND); the Family Studies program is approved by the National Council on Family Relations; and the Pre-Credential Single Subject Matter program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- Through its internship program, the Department provides an opportunity for students to work under the supervision of a professional in business, education, government, or public service settings. Internships (FACS 195C) are planned in advance with an advisor.
- The Department sponsors three student organizations for students to participate in several professional organizations related to their major concentrations.
- In addition to serving majors and minors, the Department provides service and general education courses for other majors including classes that meet the graduation requirements for the writing intensive, and race and ethnicity categories.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Minimum total units required for the BS: 120
A minimum grade of "C-" is required for all prerequisite courses within
and outside the Department.
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.
Students should consult a Department advisor before choosing a concentration.
Requirements - Bachelor of Science Degree - Concentration - Fashion Merchandising and Design
Units required for Major: 51
The concentration prepares students for careers in the field of apparel, including design, manufacturing, distribution, marketing, and consumption. The program emphasizes the contemporary and historical ways of meeting the economic, physiological, psychological, and sociological needs of consumers relative to apparel and textile products.
A. Required Core Courses (27 units)
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Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis OR |
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Principles of Marketing |
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Fashion and Human Environment |
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Textiles (Only FACS majors/minors may enroll in this course.) |
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Fundamentals of Apparel Production |
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Research: Methods and Application in Family and Consumer Sciences (6 FACS units completed. FACS majors only) |
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Senior Seminar (21 FACS units) |
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Sense and Nonsense in Social Issues and Research OR |
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Introduction to Statistics (MATH 9 or three years of high school mathematics which includes two years of algebra and one year of geometry; completion of ELM requirement and the Intermediate Algebra Diagnostic Test) |
(6) Select two from the following:
Nutrition and Wellness |
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The Family and Social Issues |
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Family Resource Management (GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X) |
B. Required Upper Division Courses (21 units)
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History of Fashion (Only FACS majors/minors may enroll in this course.) |
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Introduction to the Fashion Industry |
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Fashion Retailing (FACS 134) |
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Clothing, Society, and Culture |
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Textiles and Apparel in the Global Economy (FACS 134 or MKTG 101) |
C. Electives (3 units)
Select 3 units from the following:
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Merchandise Buying (FACS 134) |
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Internship (Upper division status; instructor permission obtained in preceding semester; 2.5 GPA or above) |
Requirements - Bachelor of Science Degree – Concentration - Family Studies
Units required for Major: 51
The concentration prepares students for careers in various human service fields. The program emphasizes an understanding of human development, family communication, and diverse families. The program is approved by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) for academic programs in Family Life Education. (Also see certificate program in Family Life Education.)
A. Required Core Courses (24 units)
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Nutrition and Wellness |
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Fashion and Human Environment |
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The Family and Social Issues |
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Research: Methods and Application in Family and Consumer Sciences (6 FACS units completed; FACS majors only) |
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Family Resource Management (GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X) |
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Family Finance |
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Senior Seminar (21 FACS units) |
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Sense and Nonsense in Social Issues and Research OR |
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Introduction to Statistics (MATH 9 or three years of high school mathematics which includes two years of algebra and one year of geometry; completion of ELM requirement and the Intermediate Algebra Diagnostic Test) |
B. Required Lower Division Courses (3 units)
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The Child in the Family |
C. Required Upper Division Courses (24)
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Family Communication (COMS 8, FACS 50, SOC 166 or instructor permission) |
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Family Stress and Coping: Multicultural Focus (FACS 50 or equivalent with instructor permission; GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X) |
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Adolescent Development (CHDV 30, or CHDV 35, or FACS 52 or instructor permission) |
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Issues in Parenting (CHDV 30, CHDV 35, FACS 52, or instructor permission) |
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Family Life Education (Junior or Senior standing, or instructor permission) |
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Adulthood and Aging in Human Development (A human development course or instructor permission) |
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Family Support Services (A minimum of 12 units in FACS upper division family area courses) |
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Understanding Human Sexuality OR |
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Human Sexuality OR |
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Psychology of Human Sexuality (PSYC 2) |
*Child, Family, and Society will be accepted as an alternative to comply with the CSU Lower Division Transfer Pattern.
Requirements - Bachelor of Science – Concentration - Nutrition and Food
Units required for Major: 53 - 54The concentration prepares students for careers in the field of nutrition, food management, and food product development and sales. The program emphasizes the role of nutrition and food in individual and family health, connotations of food use, and the management of commercial and noncommercial food systems.
A. Required Core Courses (31 units)
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Basic Biological Concepts OR |
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Biology: A Human Perspective |
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General Chemistry I (High school chemistry and college algebra; sufficient performance on the college algebra diagnostic test, or equivalent, or minimum grade of "C" in CHEM 4) OR |
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Introduction to General Chemistry (One year high school algebra) |
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Food Safety and Sanitation (Open only to FACS majors/minors and Dietetic special majors) |
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Nutrition and Wellness |
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Principles of Food Preparation |
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(3) |
The Family and Social Issues |
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(3) |
Research: Methods and Application in Family and Consumer Sciences (6 FACS units completed; FACS majors only) |
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Family Resource Management (GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X) |
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Senior Seminar (21 FACS units) |
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Sense and Nonsense in Social Issues and Research OR |
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Introduction to Statistics (MATH 9 or three years of high school mathematics which includes two years of algebra and one year of geometry; completion of ELM requirement and the Intermediate Algebra Diagnostic Test) |
Note: BIO 10, CHEM 1A, CHEM 1B, CHEM 20, and STAT 1 are recommended for students who plan to complete the dietetics emphasis or graduate studies in nutrition.
B. Required Upper Division Courses (22-23 units)
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Nutrition Education, Communication, and Counseling (FACS 10 and an additional 3 FACS units) |
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Food Production and Sustainability (FACS 9, FACS 10 and FACS 11 ) |
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Nutrition and Metabolism (BIO 10 or BIO 20; and CHEM 1A or CHEM 6A) |
(12-13 units) Select four from the following:
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Cultural and Social Aspects of Food (FACS 10; Student must be a FACS major/minor or a Dietetic special major to enroll in this course) |
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Nutrition: Pre-conception Through Childhood (FACS 113) |
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Foodservice Management (FACS 110) |
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Medical Nutrition Therapy I (FACS 113 and BIO 131 or instructor permission) |
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Medical Nutrition Therapy II (FACS 118A and CHEM 161 or instructor permission) |
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Nutrition: Adolescence Through Older Adulthood (FACS 113) |
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Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition (FACS 113) |
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Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism (CHEM 161 and FACS 113 or instructor permission) |
Requirements - Bachelor of Science - Dietetics Emphasis
Units required for Major: 82 units
Units also fulfill GE: 25 units
Note: By completing the required core courses in the Dietetics Emphasis, GE Area B (12 units) requirements are met.
To declare the Dietetics Emphasis, freshman or transfer students admitted as Nutrition and Food Concentration are required to complete the following grade and core course requirements (27 units: Section A) and submit a Major Change form to the Family and Consumer Sciences Department Office along with transcript copies:
- An overall GPA of 3.00
- Completion of the required core courses (27 units) with a "C" or better. Only first or second attempts will be considered.
A. Required Core Courses (27 units)
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Basic Biological Concepts |
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General Chemistry I (High school chemistry and college algebra; sufficient performance on the college algebra diagnostic test, or equivalent, or minimum grade of "C" in CHEM 4) |
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General Chemistry II ( CHEM 1A) |
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Food Safety and Sanitation (Open only to FACS majors/minors and Dietetic special majors) |
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(3) |
Nutrition and Wellness |
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(3) |
Principles of Food Preparation |
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Nutrition and Metabolism (BIO 10 or BIO 20; and CHEM 1A or CHEM 6A) |
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Introduction to Statistics (MATH 9 or three years of high school mathematics which includes two years of algebra and one year of geometry; completion of ELM requirement and the Intermediate Algebra Diagnostic Test) |
B. Required Lower Division Courses (6 units)
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Organic Chemistry Lecture--Brief Course (CHEM 1B) |
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Introductory Psychology |
C. Required Upper Division Courses (49 units)
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Systemic Physiology (CHEM 1B or CHEM 6B and BIO 1 or BIO 2 or BIO 10 or BIO 22) |
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General Microbiology (BIO 10 or both BIO 1 and BIO 2; CHEM 20 or CHEM 24) |
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General Biochemistry (CHEM 20 or CHEM 124; one year of biological science is recommended) |
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Research: Methods and Application in Family and Consumer Sciences (6 FACS units completed; FACS majors only) |
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Nutrition Education, Communication, and Counseling (FACS 10 and an additional 3 FACS units) |
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Food Production and Sustainability (FACS 9, FACS 10 and FACS 11) |
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Cultural and Social Aspects of Food (FACS 10; Student must be a FACS major/minor or a Dietetic special major to enroll in this course) |
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Nutrition: Pre-conception Through Childhood (FACS 113) |
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Foodservice Management (FACS 110) |
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Medical Nutrition Therapy I (FACS 113 and BIO 131 or instructor permission) |
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Medical Nutrition Therapy II (FACS 118A and CHEM 161 or instructor permission) |
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Nutrition: Adolescence Through Older Adulthood (FACS 113) |
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Senior Seminar (21 FACS units) |
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Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism (CHEM 161 and FACS 113 or instructor permission) |
Requirements - Bachelor of Science Degree – Concentration - Single Subject Matter Program (Pre-Credential Preparation)-Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Units required: 49
The Subject Matter Program leads to a BS in Family and Consumer Sciences and meets the subject matter content requirement for a teaching credential.
Note: A minimum grade of "C-" for all courses is required for admission into the teacher preparation program. Teaching credential candidates must also complete the Professional Education Program to qualify for a teaching credential. Consult the FACS Department credential advisor and the College of Education Student Service Center for further information regarding requirements.
A. Required Core Courses (22 units)
(3) |
Nutrition and Wellness |
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Fashion and Human Environment |
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The Family and Social Issues |
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(3) |
Research: Methods and Application in Family and Consumer Sciences (6 FACS units completed; FACS majors only) |
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(3) |
Family Resource Management (GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X) |
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Senior Seminar (21 FACS units) |
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Sense and Nonsense in Social Issues and Research OR |
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Introduction to Statistics (MATH 9 or three years of high school mathematics which includes two years of algebra and one year of geometry; completion of ELM requirement and the Intermediate Algebra Diagnostic Test) |
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Field Study: Selected Areas in Family and Consumer Sciences (Instructor permission) |
B. Required Lower Division Courses (15 units)
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Food Safety and Sanitation (Open only to FACS majors/minors and Dietetic special majors) |
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(3) |
Principles of Food Preparation |
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Fundamentals of Apparel Production |
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The Child in the Family OR |
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Human Development OR |
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Child and Adolescent Development |
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Introduction to Interior Design |
C. Required Upper Division Courses (13 units)
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Food Production and Sustainability (FACS 9, FACS 10 and FACS 11) |
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(3) |
History of Fashion (Only FACS majors/minors may enroll in this course.) OR |
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Clothing, Society, and Culture |
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Family Finance |
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Issues in Parenting (CHDV 30, CHDV 35, FACS 52 or instructor permission) OR |
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Family Life Education (Junior or Senior standing, or instructor permission) |
Requirements - Minor
Units required for the Minor: 24, all of which must be taken in Family and Consumer Sciences. A minimum of 12 upper division units is required. Courses must be selected from at least two areas of Family and Consumer Sciences in consultation with a FACS advisor. Specific course requirements are:
Select one of the following (3 units):
Nutrition and Wellness |
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Textiles (Only FACS majors/minors may enroll in this course.) |
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The Family and Social Issues |
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Family Resource Management (GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X) |
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Courses selected from two concentrations of Family and Consumer Sciences. |
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Career Possibilities
Fashion Merchandising and Design: Apparel Engineer · Buyer · Clothing Designer · Fashion Coordinator · Distributor · Fashion Editor · Fashion Forecaster · Fashion Reporter · Inventory Specialist · Magazine Editor · Merchandiser · Product Analyst · Quality Control Analyst · Regional Manager · Retail Manager · Sales Representative · Stylist · Technical Designer · Textile Designer · Theater Costuming · Visual Merchandiser
Family Studies: Consumer and Family Resources · Community-Based Social Services · Community Education · Early Childhood Education · Family Life Educator · Family Planning · Family Support Services Provider · Government and Public Policy · Health Care and Family Wellness · Marriage and Family Enrichment · Parenting Educator · Prenatal and Maternity Services · Preschool and Adult Day Care Director · Sexuality Educator · Youth Advisor
Nutrition and Foods/Dietetics Emphasis: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing · Community/Public Health Nutritionist · Degreed Nutritionist · Entrepreneur/Consultant · Food Service Manager/Hospitality · Nutrition and Health Educator · Nutrition Program Representative · University/Research Centers. Additional careers in Dietetics: Registered Dietitian · Clinical Dietetics-Hospital/Health Care
Family and Consumer Sciences Education (Pre-Credential Single Subject Program): Teacher in Secondary Education (middle and high school) · Outreach consultant in UCD Extension Services · Consultant in Home Economics careers and Technology, California State Department of Education · FHA-HERO State Advisor
Faculty
Wendy Buchan, Jerry Cook, Lynn Hanna, Minjeong Kang, Ann Moylan, Dong Shen, Mical Shilts, Kelly Thompson, Seunghee Wie
Contact Information
Seunghee Wie, Department Chair
Christine Hall, Administrative Support Coordinator
Mariposa Hall 3000
(916) 278-6393
http://www.csus.edu/facs/