Family and Consumer Sciences Major - Child Development Emphasis, B.A./B.S.

General Information:

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

This department and the Mueller Endowed Chair of Clothing Construction were established in 1996 to honor Louis A. Mueller, Jr. and his parents.

The Family and Consumer Sciences major prepares students for professional roles that focus on individual and family well-being through three emphases: Food and Nutrition, Child Development, and General Family and Consumer Sciences.

The Family and Consumer Sciences program strives to provide an academic and social environment that will enable majors to: 1) articulate the philosophy of Family and Consumer Sciences; 2) develop decision-making and leadership skills; 3) have a depth of understanding of the perspectives and skills in one emphasis of Family and Consumer Sciences; 4) prepare for a variety of career settings.

Requirements:

Child Development Emphasis: