BSFCS Consumer Affairs - Family and Consumer Sciences Concentration

Course Overview

This comprehensive program offers a diverse range of majors within the family and consumer sciences field, each designed to prepare students for specialized careers. Students can choose from concentrations in Consumer Affairs, Human Development, Fashion Merchandising, Interior Design, and Nutrition, tailoring their education with specific minors and career tracks. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience through internships, technology applications, and real-world projects.

Key Program Highlights

• Choose from five distinct majors, including CIDA-accredited Interior Design and ACEND-accredited Dietetics, each with specialized concentrations.
• Gain practical, career-ready experience through internships, industry software training, study tours, and hands-on projects.
• Prepare for diverse careers in fields like financial counseling, child life services, fashion buying, commercial design, and public health nutrition.
• Enhance your degree with required business or other minors, providing a competitive edge in the job market.
• Pursue optional Texas Teacher Certification or pre-professional tracks for registered dietitian credentials (note: all certification paths require a criminal background check).