FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies

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

• BA: Apparel Marketing and Design / Consumer Studies / Family Studies / Nutrition and Food / Single Subject Matter for the California Teaching Credential: for more details visit http://www.asn.csus.edu/facs
• BS: Special Major in Dietetics: for more details visit http://www.asn.csus.edu/facs/Dietetics/dietetics.html
• Dietetic Internship (Post Baccalaureate): for more details visit http://www.cce.csus.edu/programs/di/intro.cfm

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/costumegallery
• The Dietetics and the Dietetics Internship programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association; the Family Studies program is approved by the National Council on Family Relations; and the Single Subject Pre-Credential 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 BA: 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 ARTS DEGREE - CONCENTRATION - APPAREL MARKETING 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)
(3)	ECON 1B	Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis OR
	MKTG 101	Principles of Marketing
(3)	FACS 31	Textiles
(3)	FACS 32	Fundamentals of Apparel Production
(3)	FACS 160	Communication and Education in Family and Consumer Sciences (15 FACS units and completion of Area A GE requirements)
(3)	FACS 168	Senior Seminar (Senior standing, 21 FACS units)
(3)	INTD 20*	Design OR
	ART 20A	Beginning Drawing OR
	ART 97	Beginning Electronic Art
(3)	SOC 8	Sense and Nonsense in Social Issues and Research OR
	STAT 1	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:
	FACS 10	Nutrition and Wellness
	FACS 50	The Family and Social Issues
	FACS 140	Family Resource Management (Passing score on WPE)
B. Required Upper Division Courses (21 units)
(3)	FACS 130	History of Fashion
(3)	FACS 131	Quality Analysis: Apparel (FACS 31, FACS 32)
(3)	FACS 133	Creative Principles of Apparel Design (FACS 31, INTD 20 or equivalent)
(3)	FACS 134	Introduction to Fashion Marketing (ECON 1B or MKTG 101)
(3)	FACS 135	Merchandise Buying (FACS 134)
(3)	FACS 136	Fashion Retailing (FACS 134)
(3)	FACS 137	Clothing, Society and Culture
C. Electives (3 units)
(3)	Select 3 units from the following:
	FACS 132	Product Development: Apparel (FACS 32, or instructor permission)
	FACS 139	Textiles and Apparel in the Global Economy (FACS 134 or MKTG 101)
	FACS 195C	Internship (Upper division status; 2.5 GPA or above)

*Fashion Industry and Marketing will be accepted as an alternative to comply with the CSU Lower Division Transfer Pattern.

REQUIREMENTS - BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE – CONCENTRATION - CONSUMER STUDIES

Units required for Major: 51

The concentration prepares students for careers in consumer protection, advocacy, mediation, and family financial management and counseling. The program emphasizes the processes governing family financial management, consumer rights, law, protection, and redress. Students interested in becoming credentialed as an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) awarded by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) should contact a Consumer Studies Advisor about requirements.

A. Required Core Courses (24 units)
(3)	ECON 1B	Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis
(3)	FACS 10	Nutrition and Wellness
(3)	FACS 50	The Family and Social Issues
(3)	FACS 140	Family Resource Management (Passing score on WPE)
(3)	FACS 141	Family Finance
(3)	FACS 160	Communication and Education in Family and Consumer Sciences (15 FACS units and completion of Area A GE requirements)
(3)	FACS 168	Senior Seminar (Senior standing, 21 FACS units)
(3)	SOC 8	Sense and Nonsense in Social Research OR
	STAT 1	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 Upper Division Courses (27 units)
(3)	COMS 119	Conflict Resolution through Communication OR
	HROB 155	Conflict Management and Negotiation
(3)	FACS 128	Consumer Technologies and Environments
(3)	FACS 142	Consumer Issues
(3)	FACS 143	Consumer Policy (GOVT 1 or GOVT 150 or instructor permission)
(3)	FACS 147	Financial and Legal Aspects of Aging (FACS 141 or instructor permission)
(3)	FACS 149	Family Financial Counseling (FACS 141 and senior status)
(3)	FACS 195C	Internship (Upper division status; 2.5 GPA or above)
(3)	MGMT 101	Legal Environment of Business
(3) Select one from the following:
	FACS 137	Clothing, Society and Culture
	FACS 159	Adulthood and Aging in Human Development (A human development course or instructor permission)
	FACS 162	Family Support Services (FACS 50 and FACS 140)

REQUIREMENTS - BACHELOR OF ARTS 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 (21 units)
(3)	FACS 10*	Nutrition and Wellness
(3)	FACS 50	The Family and Social Issues
(3)	FACS 140	Family Resource Management (Passing score on WPE)
(3)	FACS 141	Family Finance
(3)	FACS 160	Communication and Education in Family and Consumer Sciences (15 FACS units and completion of Area A GE requirements)
(3)	FACS 168	Senior Seminar (Senior standing, 21 FACS units)
(3)	SOC 8	Sense and Nonsense in Social Issues and Research OR
	STAT 1	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)
(3)	BIO 20	Biology: A Human Perspective
(3)	FACS 52	The Child in the Family
C. Required Upper Division Courses (24 units)
(3)	FACS 108	Family Communication (COMS 8, or FACS 50, or SOC 166 or instructor permission)
(3)	FACS 150	Family Stress and Coping: Multicultural Focus (FACS 50 or equivalent with instructor permission. Passing score on the WPE)
(3)	FACS 152	Adolescent Development (CHDV 30, or FACS 52 or instructor permission)
(3)	FACS 154	Issues in Parenting (CHDV 30, FACS 52, or instructor permission)
(3)	FACS 155	Family Life Education
(3)	FACS 159	Adulthood and Aging in Human Development (A human development course or instructor permission)
(3)	FACS 162	Family Support Services (FACS 50 and FACS 140) OR
	FACS 195C	Internship (Upper division status; 2.5 GPA or above)
(3)	HLSC 134	Understanding Human Sexuality OR
	NURS 160	Human Sexuality OR
	PSYC 134	Psychology of Human Sexuality (PSYC 1 or PSYC 5)

*Child, Family and Society will be accepted as an alternative to comply with the CSU Lower Division Transfer Pattern.

REQUIREMENTS - BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE – CONCENTRATION - NUTRITION AND FOOD

Units required for Major: 53

The 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 (29 units)
(3)	BIO 10	Basic Biological Concepts OR
	BIO 20	Biology: A Human Perspective
(5)	CHEM 1A	General Chemistry I (High school algebra [two years] and high school chemistry; or equivalent) OR
	CHEM 6A	Introduction to General Chemistry (One year high school algebra)
(3)	FACS 10	Nutrition and Wellness
(3)	FACS 11	Principles of Food Preparation
(3)	FACS 50	The Family and Social Issues
(3)	FACS 140	Family Resource Management (Passing score on WPE)
(3)	FACS 160	Communication and Education in Family and Consumer Sciences (15 FACS units and completion of Area A GE requirements)
(3)	FACS 168	Senior Seminar (Senior standing, 21 FACS units)
(3)	SOC 8	Sense and Nonsense in Social Issues and Research OR
	STAT 1	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 special major or graduate studies in nutrition.
B. Required Upper Division Courses (18-19 units)
(2)	FACS 109	Food Safety and Sanitation
(4)	FACS 110	Food Management (FACS 10, FACS 11, and FACS 109, or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission)
(3)	FACS 113	Nutrition and Metabolism (BIO 10 or BIO 20; and CHEM 1A or CHEM 6A)
(9-10) Select three from the following:
	FACS 114	Cultural and Social Aspects of Food
	FACS 115	Nutrition in the Lifespan (FACS 113)
	FACS 116	Foodservice Management (FACS 11, FACS 110, or instructor permission)
	FACS 117	Community Nutrition (FACS 113 and FACS 115)
	FACS 118A	Medical Nutrition Therapy I (FACS 113 and BIO 131, or instructor permission)
	FACS 118B	Medical Nutrition Therapy II (FACS 118A and CHEM 161 or instructor permission)
	FACS 119	Nutrition and Aging (FACS 10 or FACS 159 or instructor permission)
	FACS 170	Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism (CHEM 161 and FACS 113 or instructor permission)
C. Electives (5-6 units)
Select 5-6 units in Family and Consumer Sciences with an advisor's approval.

A. Required Core Courses (21 units)
(3)	FACS 10	Nutrition and Wellness
(3)	FACS 31	Textiles
(3)	FACS 50	The Family and Social Issues
(3)	FACS 140	Family Resource Management (Passing score on WPE)
(3)	FACS 160	Communication and Education in Family and Consumer Sciences (15 FACS units and completion of Area A GE requirements)
(3)	FACS 168	Senior Seminar (Senior standing, 21 FACS units)
(3)	SOC 8	Sense and Nonsense in Social Issues and Research OR
	STAT 1	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 (14 units)
(3)	FACS 11	Principles of Food Preparation
(3)	FACS 32	Fundamentals of Apparel Production
(3)	FACS 52	The Child in the Family OR
	CHDV 30	Human Development
(2)	INTD 15	Introduction to Interior Design
(3)	INTD 20	Design
C. Required Upper Division Courses (23 units)
(4)	FACS 110	Food Management (FACS 10, FACS 11, and FACS 109, or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission) OR
	FACS 116	Foodservice Management (FACS 11, FACS 110, or instructor permission)
(3)	FACS 128	Consumer Technologies and Environments
(3)	FACS 137	Clothing, Society and Culture
(3)	FACS 141	Family Finance
(3)	FACS 142	Consumer Issues
(3)	FACS 154	Issues in Parenting (FACS 52, CHDV 30 or instructor permission) OR
	FACS 155	Family Life Education
(1)	FACS 195A	Field Study: Selected Areas in Family and Consumer Sciences (Instructor permission) OR
	FACS 199	Special Problems
(3)	Select one from the following:
	ECON 1A	Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis
	ECON 1B	Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis
	ECON 104	Introduction to the United States Economy

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:

(3) Select one from the following:
	FACS 10	Nutrition and Wellness
	FACS 31	Textiles
	FACS 50	The Family and Social Issues
	FACS 140	Family Resource Management (Passing score on WPE)
(21)	Courses selected from two concentrations of Family and Consumer Sciences

CAREER POSSIBILITIES

Apparel Designer or Manufacturer · Child Life Specialist · Consumer Affairs Director · Consumer Analyst · Community Nutritionist · Degreed Nutritionist · Dietitian · Energy Conservation Specialist · Extension Specialist · Family Life Educator · Fashion Coordinator · Financial Analyst/Planner · Food Service Manager · Marketing Specialist · Merchandiser · Nutrition and Health Educator · Parenting Educator · Preschool/Day Care Director · Product Analyst · Purchasing Agent · Quality Control Analyst · Retail Manager or Buyer · Secondary School Teacher · Sales Representative · Youth Advisor

FACULTY Jerry Cook, Sallie Corley, Wendy Cunningham, Dianne Hyson, Y. Lakshmi Malroutu, Ann Moylan, Dong Shen, Mical Shilts, Seunghee Wie CONTACT INFORMATION Dianne Hyson, Department Chair Marsha Robinson, Administrative Support Coordinator Mariposa Hall 3000 (916) 278-6393 www.asn.csus.edu/facs

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