Family & Consumer Sciences Education
Overview
Family & Consumer Sciences teachers focus on family, individual, and community well-being and on preparing students for a variety of related careers. What do current majors say about FACS? "Everyone lives FACS every day without giving it a thought. Everything we do including grocery shopping, going on a job interview, balancing a checkbook, raising a child, and living a healthy lifestyle is a part of this field. I want to educate my students to make better choices as they enter adulthood." "I chose FACS because I want to teach my students about LIFE. I will conduct class each day on living life to its fullest and being the best people we can be." PROGRAM OF STUDY The study of FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION includes the content areas of Family and Child Development, Nutrition and Food Science, Apparel, Textiles, and Fashion; Interior Design; and Consumer Issues. In addition, students study and practice the latest in professional education. The content area of the program of study allows the student enough guided electives for a minor in one of the Family and Consumer Sciences areas if desired. The hallmark of the program includes many opportunities to learn in laboratories and in public school classrooms.
