Family and Consumer Science

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Family and Consumer Science

As a family and consumer science major, you will be prepared for careers serving families and communities. With advanced study, you can work in areas such as consumer affairs, family therapy, human services, financial advising, parenting education and library science. Your course work will provide you with a broad base in all aspects of family and consumer science. Your choice of concentration within the major will provide the focus for your intended career.

Teaching licensure

If you choose to complete a major in family and consumer science with a grades 5–12 teaching licensure, you will be prepared to teach at the middle school and secondary level in areas such as:

  • Family life
  • Parenting
  • Money management
  • Consumerism
  • Housing and interior design

As well as traditional areas of:

  • Food
  • Nutrition
  • Clothing

Students completing the family and consumer science major and education course sequences meet the requirements for Minnesota licensure in Family and Consumer Science Education as prescribed by the Minnesota Department of Education.