Family and Consumer Sciences Major - Food and Nutrition Emphasis, B.A./B.S.

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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:

Core courses required of all Family & Consumer Sciences Majors: 13 credit hours

Food & Nutrition Emphasis:

Required major courses: 40-41 credit hours

Family and Consumer Sciences core courses (13)
FCN 104 - Introductory Food Study
FCN 203 - Contemporary Nutrition
FCN 263 - Child Nutrition
FCN 343 - Cultural Foods
FCN 374 - Food Systems
FCN 384 - Medical Nutrition Therapy
FCN 393 - Community Nutrition

Family and Consumer Sciences Major - Food and Nutrition Emphasis, B.A./B.S.

General Information:

Requirements:

Core courses required of all Family & Consumer Sciences Majors: 13 credit hours

Food & Nutrition Emphasis:

Required major courses: 40-41 credit hours

One of the following: 3-4 credit hours

Recommended collateral courses (one of the following groups):

Business:

Fitness

Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism:

Communication:

Sociology: