Child and Family Studies Concentration (1212)

The concentration is designed to provide a broad-based education in child development and family relationships while allowing flexibility in course work to meet individual career goals. Students in the concentration prepare for career opportunities such as: child care provider, parent educator, child development specialist, family services director, community services worker, and early intervention teacher. In addition to course work, observations of young children and hands-on experiences at the Margaret N. Perry Children’s Center, the Child and Family Grants Program, and community agencies provide the means for the student to gain knowledge and skills needed in the field.

Degree Requirements

Family and Consumer Sciences Core Component (13 Hours)

(see above)

General Education Component (45-46 Hours)

CHEM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry I: General and Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 4
CHEM 112 - Introduction to Chemistry II: Organic and Biochemistry Credit(s): 4
OR
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 4
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 4
OR
BIOL 110 - Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics Credit(s): 4
BIOL 120 - Introductory Plant and Animal Biology Credit(s): 4
COMM 230 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
CFS 311 - Developmentally Appropriate Activities Credit(s): 3
OR
CSCI 201 - Introduction to Computer Applications Credit(s): 3
ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
OR
ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ENGL 105 Credit(s): 3
OR
ENGL 111 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
AND
ENGL 112 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
MATH 110 - Essentials of Algebra II Credit(s): 4
OR
MATH 140 - Precalculus College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MBIO 251 - General Bacteriology Credit(s): 4
OR
ZOOL 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 4
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
OR
SOC 201 - General Sociology Credit(s): 3
Fine Arts Elective selected from approved
general education listing
- Credit(s): 3
Humanities Electives selected from approved
general education listing
- Credit(s): 6

History Elective (3 Hours)

Selected from

HIST 121 - Development of World Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 122 - Development of World Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 201 - History of the United States I Credit(s): 3
HIST 202 - History of the United States II Credit(s): 3

Family and Consumer Sciences Component (22 Hours)

CFS 303 - Family Relationships Credit(s): 3
CFS 411 - Preschool Laboratory Practicum Credit(s): 4
FSCI 200 - Food Science Credit(s): 3
OR
FSCI 313 - Food Management Credit(s): 3
CRMG 302 - Personal and Family Finance Credit(s): 3
CFS 402 - Housing Across the Lifespan Credit(s): 3
NUTR 422 - Lifespan Nutrition Credit(s): 3
FASH 303 - Textiles Credit(s): 3

Professional Development Component (40 Hours)

CFS 211 - Child Growth and Development Credit(s): 3

Electives in Child and Family Studies - Credit(s): 12

(Courses selected to meet student’s own interest in specialization for career)

Electives Unspecified - Credit(s): 13

(Courses to be selected to meet student’s own interest in specialization for career)

Select Alternative A or B to Develop Specialization

A. Supervised Field Experience (12 Hours)

FCS 460 - Orientation to Field Experience Credit(s): 2
FCS 481 - Supervised Field Experience in Child and Family Studies Credit(s): 1-5
FCS 491 - Supervised Field Experience in Child and Family Studies Credit(s): 1-5

B. Approved Electives (300- or 400-level) Credit(s): 12

Minimum Hours Required for a B.S.F.C.S. Degree: 120

A minimum of 36 hours is required in upper-division courses.