Programs
Explore The Family and Consumer Sciences Programs
At the hear of everything we do is people --their well-being, their relationships, and the environments they live, work, and thrive in. In the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), we bring together creativity, sciences, and human connection to enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. Through hands-on learning, research, and real-world experiences, our students develop the knowledge and confidence to build meaningful careers that make a lasting impact.
Discover your future here with FCS.
Our Mission
To enhance the quality of life for individuals, families and communities through education, research, creative endeavors and public service.
Our Vision
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is inspired by the belief that a supportive, challenging learning environment is a foundation for the personal, intellectual and professional development of our students, faculty and staff.
Our Purpose
Family and Consumer Sciences 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.
We prepare students to become informed citizens and professionals through the study of our programs.