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Nov 22, 2024
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2023-2024 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Family and Consumer Sciences Education - BS, Community-Based
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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
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- For more information about Family and Consumer Sciences Education, see the website.
- Following is a sample four-year plan for a community-based student. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
- For more information about the school-based program, see the website.
- Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
- Eligibility Requirements: The Family and Consumer Sciences Education Bachelor’s Degree (BS) with an emphasis in Community-Based Education has eligibility requirements for new first-year students, USU students, and transfer students from other institutions or programs at USU. All applicants must be a student in good standing, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students who wish to complete this degree must do so with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA) |
2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of Upper-division Courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
3.0 GPA |
It is very important for each student to meet with the advisor to build a successful plan based on individual needs.
The program trains students to become family and consumer science educators in nonformal settings through a well-rounded curriculum.
The major includes study in nutrition, dietetics and food sciences; family and human development; interior design; apparel and textiles; and consumer sciences. Many states, including Utah, require a master’s degree to work for extension. This program requires an overall GPA of at least 3.0 for graduation.
For more information, contact the Family and Consumer Sciences Education Academic Advisor, Caisa Shoop, at caisa.shoop@usu.edu or 435-797-2282.
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Major Required Courses
A grade of C or better must be earned in these courses, except ASTE 2250 and ASTE 4250 which are taken on a pass/fail basis.
Electives (15 credits)
A grade of C or better must be earned in these courses. They may not be taken on a pass/fail basis. Students must have 15 credits of approved electives from the following list, or as approved by the major academic advisor:
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