Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences - Consumer Affairs

Please note: While a specialization is not available in the portal at the time of application, the student must choose from the following specializations: Personal Finance Management, Family and Consumer Sciences, Teacher Certification in Family and Consumer Sciences, Grade 6-12. The Personal Financial Management Concentration prepares students to work in areas of consumer advocacy and protection, personal financial management, financial counseling, nonprofit management, and governmental agencies. Through this diverse yet integrated course of study, students will gain specific skills and knowledge transferable to a wide variety of career options. The Family and Consumer Sciences Concentration is comprehensive program including preparation in specific subject matter areas of family and consumer sciences including child development, food and nutrition, housing and financial management, fashion and textiles, and consumer sciences. Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Concentration is a broad program including preparation in specific subject matter areas of family and consumer sciences and teaching. FCS Teacher focus on teaching child development, families, communications, food and nutrition, personal finances, housing, fashion and textiles in middle and high schools. This major prepares students to get certified to be an FCS Teacher. It is important to note that there is a nationwide shortage of FCS Teachers. Beginning teachers in Texas start at above $50,000 for a nine-month contract with benefits and retirement plan.