About Family Consumer Science

Family Consumer Science (FCS) trains students to promote the well-being of individuals and families through bachelor’s degrees in the following majors:

• Dietetics
  Nationally recognized and accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this program provides the academic training required to become a registered dietitian nutritionist.
• Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS)
  Approved by the National Council of Family Relations, this program allows our graduates to become certified family life educators.
  • Career resources for FCS: CDFS students
• Family Consumer Science Education
  Approved by the Minnesota Department of Education, this program allows our graduates to apply for licensure to teach Family Consumer Science in grades 5-12.

We also offer the following:

• Child, Youth & Family Services undergraduate certificate (online)
• Family Consumer Science Education graduate certificate (online)

Family Consumer Science (FCS) trains future professionals for careers such as:

• Clinical dieticians, wellness nutritionists or food service managers
• Family Consumer Science middle school and secondary teachers
• Human services professionals or child protection workers
• Mental health practitioners
• Group or youth home directors
• Family life and parenting educators

These skills and experiences will translate directly to careers with a central focus of serving the needs of families and consumers, such as:

• Clinical dietitians
• Wellness nutritionists
• Foodservice managers
• Family consumer science middle school and secondary school teachers
• Human services professionals
• Child protection workers
• Mental health practitioners
• Group home directors
• Youth home directors
• Family life and parenting educators
• Extension specialists
• And many more...

Graduates will be prepared to work in a variety of settings, including:

• Hospitals
• Medical clinics
• Nursing homes
• Health clubs
• Private practice
• Schools and educational settings
• Group homes
• Day cares
• Head Start
• Food companies
• Restaurants and other food service facilities