Bachelor of Science
Family & Consumer Sciences
The School of Family and Consumer Sciences offers three distinct undergraduate options. One option has three concentrations. Curriculum guides for the various FCS options and concentrations are:
- Dietetics
- Family Services Apparel & Textiles, Consumer Studies, Hospitality Management, Merchandising Option:
- Apparel and Textile Design
- Consumer Studies
- Merchandising
- Hospitality Management
Each option includes requirements for general education and major course work that meet specific graduation requirements.
Students interested in teaching FCS at the secondary level should refer to the Career and Technical Education major with an emphasis in Family and Consumer Sciences. CTE-FCS major.
Degree requirements change from year to year. It is imperative that students know which requirements (catalog) they are following. For transfer students, it may be more advantageous to follow earlier requirements.
Mrs. Rose Myers-Bradley is the full-time FCS advisor. She is available to assist students in determining which requirements they are eligible to follow and then help students choose the most practical academic route. Careful selection of course work will ensure efficient progress toward degree completion. Incoming freshmen interested in majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences will first meet with an academic advisor in the EIU Assistance Center. After fulfilling the FCS admission criteria, students are then advised by Mrs. Bradley each term until they graduate.
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Contact
- Rose Myers-Bradley
FCS Academic Advisor
Office: 1044 Klehm Hall
Phone: 217-581-5310
Fax: 581-581-6090
E-mail: rmyersbradley@eiu.edu
