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Family & Consumer Sciences Major (Ref. #563, B. S.)

FAMILY STUDIES CONCENTRATION 

Department of Consumer and Family Sciences

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Consumer & Family Sciences
1906 College Heights Blvd
Bldg. #11037
Western Kentucky Univ.
Bowling Green, KY  42101

270-745-4352     phone
270-745-3999     fax
CFS@wku.edu   e-mail

Webmaster: Lauri Warden

PROGRAM FOCUS: The central purpose of the program is to prepare students who are interested in working in a family-focused environment.  The graduates will have a broad knowledge base working with children and families.  The major will provide graduates with entry-level competencies for child and family life.

REQUIRED COURSES

Family Studies Major Requirements (Minor Required)

CFS 111   Human Nutrition
CFS 180   Foundations in FCS
CFS 191   Child Development
CFS  310  Management of Family Resources
CFS 311   Family Relations
CFS 380   Professional Presentation Techniques in Family and Consumer Sciences
CFS 399   Implication of Research in Family & Child Studies
CFS 492   Growth and Guidance of Children
CFS 493   Family Life Education
CFS 494   Parenting Strategies
CFS 495   Interpersonal/Relationship Violence
CFS 499   Critical Issues in Family & Child Studies
CFS 410   Internship
SOC 300   Using Statistics in Sociology
PSY 440    Abnormal Psychology
PSY 422    Adolescent Psychology OR
SOC 332   Juvenile Delinquency
PSY 423    Psychology of Adult Life and Aging OR
SOC 342   Aging in Society
PSY 430    Psychology of Women OR
SOC 466   Gender, Family, and Society OR
SOC 355   Sociology of Gender
SOC 359   Sexuality and Society OR
PH 365      Human Sexuality

Note: A grade of "C: or better is required in all courses in the major.

Examples of Positions:  Community Center, Child Care, Extension Service, Family Life Education

Date Last Modified: Sept.  20, 2007
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