Family and Consumer Science Education
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 NowWhile 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 | 27 credits | |
| Elective Credits | 27 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 | |
- Early Childhood Education
- Human Development
- Nutrition
- School Counseling
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.
