Family and Consumer Sciences
Program Mission
The Family and Consumer Sciences options focuses to enhance the quality of life for individuals, families and communities through education, research, creative endeavors and public services. Students benefit from a holistic and integrative approach that involves multiple disciplines in Family and Consumer Sciences. The program prepares students to become positive, productive members of the workforce, families and the community.
The Consumer Sciences Option is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).
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Mentorship & Advising
All students in the Family and Consumer Sciences program are mentored and guided by our faculty advisers. Our courses integrate the educational experience that will help students attain promising careers in Family and Consumer Sciences.
For any course or program related questions please e-mail one of the following faculty advisers to make an appointment with them during their schedule office hours. Be sure to print and take your most current Unofficial Transcript and any questions you may have.
Faculty Advisors
Dr. Linda Bradley
You can find all faculty and faculty advisor scheduled office hours on the Students page under Advisement Forms and Resources.
Professional & Student Organizations
Students can develop leadership skills by participating in groups such as:
- The Student Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (SAFCS)
Professional organizations that can result in career opportunities and professional development in the field of Consumer Sciences include:
- American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
- American Council on Consumer Interests (ACCI)
Internships
A crucial component to the Family and Consumer Sciences academic experience is the required internship course. Students earn professional experience and academic credit toward the degree. Internships provide networking opportunities and potential lifelong professional relationships in and around Los Angeles.
Some internship opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Advertising firms
- Better Business Bureau
- Government agencies
- Market research companies
- Financial institutions
- Child and Family Studies Center
- Klotz Student Health Center
Careers
Career opportunities are extensive. Our graduates have found rewarding careers in:
- Community Education Program Specialists
- Hospitality Manager
- Family Life Educator
- Fashion Designer
- Interior Designer
- Consumer Advocator
This is a place for you to reach out to your academic advisor with all your advisement questions. On this page, you can check your advisor and follow the instructions to have your advisement for your class schedule.
For general advisement, please call the Student Services/EOP Center at (818) 677-2883 for an appointment. For specific advisement questions, please email the FCS Department Advisor, Ms. Karine Papazyan at karine.papazyan@csun.edu.
If there is a specific major question, email your area advisor based on your last name alphabetically:
Please e-mail your advisor to make an appointment with them during their scheduled office hours. Be sure to print and take your most current Degree Progress Report (DPR) and a blank Consumer Sciences Advisement Form (according to your pattern) to your advisement appointment.
| Advisement by Last Name | Faculty Advisor |
|---|---|
| A-K | Dr. Linda Bradley |
| L-Z | Dr. Yoko Mimura |
You can find all faculty and faculty advisor scheduled office hours on the Students page under Advisement Forms and Resources.
The FCS Consumer Resource Center (CRC) is an important campus-wide hub that provides information and assistance to all CSUN community members.
To find out more about the services and resources offered by the CRC, please visit the Consumer Resource Center.
Consumer awareness is information and education.
The Consumer Resource Project is an online consumer resource center that provides the necessary information on a variety of consumer issues and available consumer protection agencies as part of the rights and responsibilities all consumers have.
Stay informed so you can make the right decision, and make the right choice.