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Welcome to the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) encompasses the study of relationships among people and their personal environments, focusing on the impact of physical, biological, and social environments on human behavior and development.

 

Careers in FCS


Kathryn Oz

June 18, 2025

Kathryn Oz: 2024-25 HHD College Scholar and Wolfson Scholar Nominee

Kathryn Oz graduated this May with her Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design and Production (Family and Consu...

2025 IIDA winning design team.

April 1, 2025

CSUN Interior Design Student Pozdnyakov on $10,000 Awarded Team

On Saturday March 22, the IIDA (International Interior Association) held its annual Design Charrette, a one-d...

HHD Conference 2024 logo

December 11, 2024

HHD 2024 Research Excellence and Innovation Conference Recap

November 6 and 7, 2024: The College of Health and Human Development (HHD) held its second Research Excellence...

Department Chair

Dr. Yi 'Tom' Cai

18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge CA 91330-8308
FCS Department Office
Sequoia Hall 141

  • Phone: (818) 677-3051

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