Family and Consumer Sciences Education—Community Leadership Major (B.S.H.C.S.)

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Major code BS6375

Patton College of Education
Human and Consumer Sciences
McCracken Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2880
Fax: 740.566.8111
www.ohio.edu/education/academic-programs/human-and-consumer-sciences/

Lisa Diebel, contact person
diebel@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The Community Leadership track prepares graduates for employment in areas such as workforce development, human services leadership, youth leadership (4-H, Extension Services), after school programs, early child care administration, corporate offices, and non-profit organizations.

All students with majors in Family and Consumer Sciences Education learn and apply principles of consumer economics, financial literacy, and resource management; learn and apply theory and research on human development, interpersonal relationships, and family systems to build and strengthen individual family assets; know and demonstrate the role of food and nutrition in constructing a healthy lifestyle; and investigate and plan career pathways and research transitioning processes through the life cycle. All FCS education majors receive Serv-Safe Certification.

Family and Consumer Sciences Education empowers individuals and families throughout their lives to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society. The unique focus is on work, families and interrelationships. Students beginning this major at an Ohio University regional campus have the opportunity to acquire most of the courses recommended for the freshmen and sophomore years.

Admissions Information

For Freshman/First-Year Admission, Change of Program or External Transfer

No requirements beyond University admission requirements. To obtain the documents necessary to change your major or externally transfer into the program you will need to speak with a representative in the Office of Student Affairs located on the 1st floor of McCracken Hall in Room 102. The main office can be reached at 740.593.4400.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Graduates of the FCS Community Leadership track can acquired jobs in the human services field, in businesses related to the courses required in this varied curriculum, programs working with adolescents, private day care, and other programs such as Peace Corps.

Requirements

Universitywide Graduation Requirements

To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .

Department Level Requirements for Human and Consumer Sciences

The Department of Human and Consumer Sciences has no particular entry or graduation requirements beyond those of the College and the University. However, requirements differ considerably from program to program. Consult with your adviser to ensure proper fulfillment of those requirements.

Family and Consumer Sciences Professional Courses

Complete the following courses with a 2.00 GPA or higher.

ART 1600 - Aesthetics of Architecture and Design Credit Hours: 3
CFS 2700 - Intimate and Family Relationships Credit Hours: 3
CFS 2710 - Individuals and Families Over the Lifespan Credit Hours: 3
CFS 4610 - Dynamics in Parent-Child Relations Credit Hours: 3
CONS 1100 - Community and Workforce Opportunities in Family and Consumer Sciences Credit Hours: 1
CONS 2500 - Families as Consumers in Global Communities Credit Hours: 3
CONS 3400 - Teaching of Family and Consumer Sciences Credit Hours: 3
ECON 1000 - Survey of Economics Credit Hours: 3
EDCE 2010 - Career and Life Planning Seminar Credit Hours: 2
EDCE 4100 - Human Relations Credit Hours: 2
EDEC 1600 - Introduction to Child Development Credit Hours: 3
EDEC 2001 - Sophomore Clinical Experience Credit Hours: 1
EDEC 3610 - Guidance and Classroom Management in Early Childhood Credit Hours: 3
HLTH 2020C - Introduction to Health and Lifestyle Choices Credit Hours: 3
NUTR 1000 - Introduction to Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
RFPD 1100 - Fashion and Culture Credit Hours: 3
RHT 1330 - Food Sanitation and Safety Credit Hours: 1
RHT 2990 - Introductory Food Preparation Credit Hours: 4

Additional Professional Courses

Complete one of the following courses with a 2.00 GPA or higher:

RFPD 2150 - Elementary Textiles Credit Hours: 3
RFPD 3830 - Product Development, Evaluation, and Distribution Credit Hours: 3

Community Leadership Track

Required Community Leadership Core Courses

EDEC 4100 - Family, School and Community Credit Hours: 3
CONS 3100 - Human Resources for Customer Service Leadership Professionals Credit Hours: 3
CONS 3890 - Career Development for Service Professionals Credit Hours: 3
CONS 3950 - Consumer Resource and Financial Management Credit Hours: 2
CONS 4910 - Field Work in Consumer Sciences: Career Technical Education Credit Hours: 3 - 12
(Must be taken for 12 hours to fulfill the requirement for this major.)

Minor or Certificate Program

Students must complete an advisor-approved minor or certificate program to complete the requirements of the degree. Hours will vary 18-24, depending on the minor/certificate program selected.