Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences (B.S.F.C.S.) Major in Consumer Affairs (Family and Consumer Sciences Concentration)

Minimum required: 120 semester credit hours

General Requirements

1. The general education core curriculum courses are listed in the degree plan below along with the statewide component code number. See the General Education Core Curriculum section of this catalog for the Texas State requirements and options in the core curriculum, including Honors courses.

2. In addition to general education core curriculum and degree requirements, this major is required to take courses in all areas of family and consumer sciences.
3. Students participate in an internship in a related area.
4. At least three hours of the electives must be advanced.
5. Students must complete a minimum of 36 advanced hours (3000 or 4000 level courses).
6. Nine semester credit hours must be writing intensive (WI).
7. Students must select a minor from the approved list of Undergraduate Minors.

8. If two years of the same modern language are taken in high school, then no additional language hours will be required for the degree. In the absence of modern language taken in high school, then two semesters of the same modern language (1410 and 1420) must be taken at the college level, and the requirement will be added to the student's degree audit.

Course Requirements