The Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE) program prepares students to become Family and Consumer Science (FCS) educators in both school-based and community-based settings. FCSE graduates are qualified to teach many subjects, including nutrition and foods, child and human development, apparel and textile construction, interior design, financial literacy, and more. Students in the community-based emphasis program are prepared to become non-formal FCS educators in various settings such as extension, the 4-H program, FCS-related industries, and nonprofit organizations.
Apply Now| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 | Expository Composition | 3 |
| HFST 1500 | Human Development | 3 |
| HFST 1020 | Scientific Foundation of Nutrition | 3 |
| HFST 1140 | Introductory Sewing | 3 |
| Any Course with AI Designation | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra | 4 |
| HFST 1210 | Personal and Consumer Finance | 3 |
| HFST 2400 | Family Relations | 3 |
| HFST 1240 | Introductory Foods | 3 |
| HFST 1245 | Introductory Foods Lab | 1 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1110 | Elementary Chemistry | 4 |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Research Writing | 3 |
| HFST 1750 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 |
| Any course with HU Designation | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1120 | Elementary Organic/Biochemistry | 4 |
| HFST 2040 | Intermediate Sewing | 3 |
| HFST 2610 | Guidance of Young Children | 3 |
| HFST 2020 | Nutrition Through the Life Cycle | 3 |
| HFST 2510 | Orientation to Family and Consumer Sciences Education | 3 |
While we recommend that Family and Consumer Science Education students earn the Associate of Science (AS), an AA in Family and Consumer Science Education is also available. The Associate of Arts has the same requirements as the AS with the addition of a foreign language (complete a 1020-level language course). Please see your academic advisor for full details.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | 34-36 credits | |
| Elective Credits | 18-20 credits | |
| Meta-major Requirements | 6 credits | |
| Choose 6 credits from this list: | ||
| EDUC 1010 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2180 | Integrated Technology in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2400 | Diverse Populations | 3 |
| HFST 1020 | Scientific Foundations of Nutrition | 3 |
| HFST 1210 | Personal and Consumer Finance | 3 |
| HFST 1140 | Introductory Sewing | 3 |
| HFST 1240/5 | Introductory Foods and Lab | 3 |
| HFST 1500 | Human Development | 3 |
| HFST 2500 | Early Childhood Development | 3 |
| HFST 2610 | Guidance of Young Children | 3 |
| EXSC 2000 | Introduction to Physical Education | 3 |
| Total | 60 credits | |
Sophomore students have the option of completing an internship through the Career Center. See a faculty member for more details.
Family and Consumer Science Education majors can work in a variety of related fields such as secondary family and consumer science education, family and consumer science extension faculty (including 4-H), marketing related to consumer products and services, product and service development, assisting families and communities through various agencies.
Discover ways you can transfer your credits to some of the following colleges:
For more information on transferring within public colleges and universities in Utah, see UtahTransferGuide.
Snow College has a 2+2 transfer articulation agreement with Utah State University. Students can complete their first two years at Snow and transfer directly to Utah State to finish their bachelor’s degree in two years.
