Department of Consumer and Family
Sciences
Academic Complex -- Cannon Wing, Office 303
Phone: (270) 745-4352
Fax: (270) 745-3999
Website: www.wku.edu/chhs/cfs
e-mail: CFS@wku.edu
Dr. Doris Sikora, Head
Professor: S. Gaiko
Associate Professors: D. Kelley, K. Mason, R. Patterson, D. Sikora
Assistant Professors: K. Croxall, D. Dixon, D. Haynes-Lawrence, R. Neal, C. Smith, T. Wilson
Instructors: S. Flener, J. Fugate, C. Jones, J. Lee, T. Pace, D. Shivel, P. Silfies, J. Simmons
Professor Emeritus: L. Fong
The Department of Consumer and Family Sciences offers Bachelor of
Science degrees in design, merchandising and textiles; family and consumer sciences;
and hospitality management and dietetics and an Associate of Arts degree in
Early Childhood Education and an Associate of Science degree in Hospitality
Management. All CFS majors are required to take nine hours of core courses
which include CFS 311 Family Relations plus six credit hours of core course
work selected from the pool of approved courses with major advisor approval.
The pool of approved courses include: DMT 110 Design Concepts; CFS 111 Human
Nutrition; DMT 221 Creative Problem Solving in Design and Merchandising; CFS
310 Management of Family Resources; CFS 351 Human Resource Management; DMT 421
Professional Ethics and Issues Seminar, and DMT 431 Clothing and Human
Behavior.
When planning a program of study in this department, each student
should be aware of the University’s academic requirements and regulations
contained in this catalog in the chapter “Academic Information.” Specific
attention should be given to the subsections in the chapter entitled (a)
Academic Programs, (b) General Education Requirements, and (c) Academic
Requirements and Regulations. Students should be aware that some academic
programs may require additional scholastic regulations and standards not
specified in the catalog. To obtain a copy of these regulations, students
should contact the department head or their advisor.
Suggested programs of study are available on the departmental
website (www.wku.edu/chhs/cfs), or in the department office.
In several of the department’s programs, students may be required
to undergo criminal background checks and drug testing and to provide proof of
health insurance, liability insurance, and/or immunization records prior to
participating in any required experiences at selected off-campus
facilities/agencies. Additionally, there may be certifications, training
seminars, or other requirements specified by the facility/agency that a student
must meet in order to be eligible for field or practical experiences at the
facility. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all
institutional and/or facility requirements are met as a condition of
participating in the off-campus experiences; students may be responsible in
part or in full for any costs incurred to meet such requirements. Students are
also responsible for transportation to and from off-campus experiences.
Additional policies, requirements, and costs for concentrations are specified
at the departmental website, www.wku.edu/Dept/Academic/chhs/cfs.
Major in
Family and Consumer Sciences
This program (reference number 563) offers four concentrations
which lead to a Bachelor of Science degree: (1) Child Studies, which provides a
program of study for those who wish to work in a child-focused environment but
do not want teacher certification; (2) Family and Consumer Sciences Education,
which leads to teacher certification; (3) Family Studies, which provides a
program of study for those who wish to work in a family-focused environment;
and (4) Child Life Specialist, which provides a program of study for those who
wish to become a Child Life Specialist.
The concentration in Child Studies requires a minimum of 51 hours
in consumer and family sciences and related courses. A grade of “C” or above
must be earned in the following courses required for this concentration: CFS
111, 180, 191, 192, 292, 294, 299, 310, 311, 380, 399, 410, 492, 493, 494, 499
and SOCL 300. A minor or second major is required.
The concentration in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
requires a minimum of 51 hours in consumer and family sciences, and 31 hours in
professional education for a total of 82 semester hours and leads to a Bachelor
of Science degree. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the following
courses required for this major: CFS 111, 151, 180, 191, 310, 311, 380, 381,
481, 492, 493, 494, DMT 100, 110, 131, 223, CS 145 or CIS 141. Professional
education courses required are: EDU 250, SEC 351, 352, 489, 490, MGE 275, 490,
LTCY 444, and PSY 310. No minor is required.
The concentration in Family Studies requires a minimum of 51 hours
in consumer and family sciences and related courses. A grade of “C” or above
must be earned in the following courses required for this major: CFS 111, 180,
191, 310, 311, 380, 399, 410, 492, 493, 494, 495, 499, SOC 300, PSY 423 or SOC
342, PSY 430 or SOC 466 or 355, SOC 359 or Ph 365. A minor or second major is
required.
The concentration in Child Life Specialist requires a minimum of
27 hours in consumer and family sciences core courses, 41 hours in professional
child life specialist concentration courses, and 18 credit hours of required
electives for a total of 86 semester hours. A grade of “C” or above must be
earned in the following courses required for this major: CFS 111, 180, 191,
192, 198, 292, 294, 295, 296, 310, 311, 313, 380, 391, 393, 395, 399, 410, 492,
493, 494, 496, 499, AH 290, REC 328, SOCL 300, 440, SWRK 436 and 450. No minor
is required.
Major in
Hospitality Management and Dietetics
The major in hospitality management and dietetics (reference
number 707) requires a minimum of 67-68 semester hours and leads to a Bachelor
of Science degree. The program offers three distinct concentrations: (1) hotel,
restaurant, and tourism management, (2) nutrition and dietetics and (3) food,
nutrition, and wellness. Common core courses for all concentrations include:
CFS 111, 151, 152, 251, 252, 311, 351, 353, 354, 452, 459, ACCT 200, and MGT
210. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in all courses required for these
majors. No minor or second major is required.
Hotel, Restaurant
and Tourism Management Concentration
The hotel, restaurant, and tourism management concentration
requires 68 semester hours. This concentration helps prepare students for
careers in hotel and resort management, restaurant management, hospital and school
food service, meeting and convention planning, sales and marketing, business
and industry food service, catering, and tourism. In addition to the common
core courses indicated for the major, this concentration requires CFS 171, 271,
275, 276, 313, 373, 378, 410, 470, 471, and 472.
Nutrition and
Dietetics Concentration
The nutrition and dietetics concentration requires 67 semester
hours. This concentration meets requirements of the Commission on Accreditation
of Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association and fulfills one of
the steps necessary to become a Registered Dietitian. A grade point average of
3.0 on at least 30 credit hours is required for admission to the nutrition and
dietetics concentration; specific courses, including human nutrition (CFS 111),
chemistry (CHEM 105), biology (BIOL 131), and mathematics (MATH 116), require a
minimum grade of “C” or higher and should be a part of these 30 credit hours. Students
must have an ACT composite score of > 20 or SAT (CR+M) of >
950. Additional information on the admission process and becoming a
Registered Dietitian is available on the program website
(www.wku.edu/dietetics). This concentration helps prepare students
for careers in medical nutrition therapy, sports nutrition and wellness,
hospital and school food service, public health nutrition, extension services,
research, pharmaceutical sales, and private practice. In addition to the common
core courses indicated for the major, this concentration requires CFS 261, 361,
362, 365, 461, 462, 464, AH 290, CHEM 304,
and one elective selected with the advisor. General
education courses in support of this concentration include ECON 150, PSY 100,
SOCL 100, MATH 116, CHEM 105, 106, 107, 108, BIOL 131, 207 and 208.
Food, Nutrition
and Wellness Concentration
The food, nutrition and wellness concentration requires 67
semester hours. This concentration does not meet requirements of the American
Dietetic Association leading to status as a registered dietitian. This
concentration helps prepare students for careers in extension services,
community food programs, food service management, wellness programs,
pharmaceutical sales, and quality control or public relations for the food
industry. In addition to the common core courses indicated for the major, this
concentration requires CFS 261, 361, 362, 364 or 368, 365, 461, 462, MKT 220,
PE 311 or PE 325, and PH 390. General education courses in support of this
concentration include CHEM 109 and BIOL 131.
Major in
Design, Merchandising and Textiles
The major in design, merchandising and textiles (reference number
536) requires a minimum of 76-81 semester
hours and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. The program offers two
concentrations: interior design, and textiles and apparel merchandising. A
grade of “C” or above must be earned in the required major/support courses. No
minor or second major is required.
Interior Design
Concentration
The interior design concentration requires 81 semester hours.
Courses required for this concentration are: DMT 110, 120, AMS 163, DMT 151,
152, 201, 221, 223, 243, 300, 301, 302, 304, 410, CFS 310, 311, DMT 321, 322,
401, 402, 403, 421, 422, MKT 220, and an elective selected with the advisor.
Textiles and
Apparel Merchandising Concentration
The textiles and apparel merchandising concentration requires 76
semester hours. Courses required for this concentration are: DMT 110, 120, 131,
132, 221, 222 or AMS 163, DMT 223, 231, CFS 310, 311, DMT 321, 322, 332, 333,
334, CFS 410, DMT 421, 422, 431, 432, 433, 435, TAM elective course, MGT 210
and MKT 220.
Minor in Child
Studies
The minor in child studies (reference number 336) requires a
minimum of 21 semester hours. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the
following CFS/support courses required for the minor: CFS 191, 297, 395, 492,
494, and 6 hours of approved electives chosen in consultation with departmental
advisor. Students majoring in the child studies concentration may not minor in
child studies.
Minor in
Consumer and Family Sciences
The minor in consumer and family sciences (reference number 371)
requires a minimum of 21 semester hours. A grade of “C” or above must be earned
in the following CFS/support courses required for this minor: CFS 111, 310,
311, DMT 110, 431 and 6 hours of restricted electives chosen in consultation
with departmental advisor.
Minor in
Family Studies
The minor in family studies (reference number 338) requires a
minimum of 21 semester hours. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the
following CFS/support courses required for this minor: CFS 191, 310, 311, 494,
495 and 6 hours of restricted electives chosen in consultation with
departmental advisor. Students majoring in the Family Studies concentration may
not minor in Family Studies.
Minor in Food
Service Management
The minor in food management (reference number 364) requires a
minimum of 24 semester hours. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the
following CFS courses required for this minor: CFS 151, 171, 251, 275, 313,
351, 353, and 452.
Minor in
Interior Design
The minor in interior design (reference number 398) requires 22
semester hours. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the following
CFS/support courses required for this minor: DMT 110, 120, 201 and 11 hours of
restricted electives chosen in consultation with departmental advisor.
Minor in
Lodging Management
The minor in lodging management (reference number 412) requires a
minimum of 24 semester hours. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the
following CFS/support courses required for this minor: CFS 171, 271, 276, 313,
351, 452, 470 and ACCT 200.
Minor in
Nutrition
The minor in nutrition (reference number 425) consists of 22-23
hours. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the following CFS/support
courses required for the minor: CFS 111, 261 and CHEM 109 and at least 12 hours
from the following elective courses: CFS 361, 364, 365, 367, 368 or CHEM 304.
Required prerequisites must be met for all courses.
Minor in
Meeting, Convention and Exposition Planning
The minor in meeting, convention and exposition planning
(reference number 418) provides students with the range of interdisciplinary
skills necessary for success as a meeting, convention, and/or exposition
manager in a variety of planning settings to include education, government,
private industry, associations and other non-profit organizations. The minor
requires a minimum of 21 semester hours. Students must complete the following
15 hours of core courses: CFS 171, 313, 375, MKT 325, and REC 306. In
addition, students must complete at least 6 hours of electives from the
following list: CFS 351, 373, 378, COMM 240, 345, 346, HORT 209, 309, 409, MGT
311, 312, 333, 365, MKT 323, 328, 425, 427, PSY 370, REC 424, 426. When
selecting electives, a maximum of two courses in this minor may be duplicated
in the student’s major or another minor (not including the practicum).
Minor in
Tourism
The minor in tourism (reference number 445) is an
interdisciplinary program between the departments of Consumer and Family
Sciences and Physical Education and Recreation. The minor in tourism requires a
minimum of 21 hours. Students must complete the following courses: CFS 271, MKT
220, REC 420, and REC 490 or CFS 313. Students must also complete a minimum of
9 elective hours from the following list: CFS 171, 373, 375, REC 302, 322, 404.
Elective hours must be selected in such a manner that a total of nine hours in
the minor come from Physical Education and 9 hours from Consumer and Family
Sciences courses.
Minor in
Textiles and Apparel Merchandising
The minor in textiles and apparel merchandising (reference number
485) requires 24 semester hours. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the
following DMT/support courses required for this minor: DMT 132, 223, 231, 333,
and 12 hours of restricted electives chosen in consultation with departmental
advisor.
Family Home
Visiting Certificate
The family home visiting certification (reference number 1701)
will prepare students to provide home visiting services. Potential clients
include those needing parenting skills, those at risk for abusing and
neglecting their children, and/or those who need other support services. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the
following CFS/support courses required for this minor: CFS 395, 494, 497, and 3
hours of electives chosen in consultation with departmental advisor.
Associate
Degree Programs
The department offers two associate degree programs. They are an
Associate of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
(reference number 249) and the Associate of Science degree in Hospitality
Management (#245). Please see a departmental advisor for details about each
program.
Graduate
Degree Programs
Students may pursue a concentration in family and consumer
sciences education through either a Master of Arts in Education (general) or a
Master of Arts in Education (secondary education). Specific information about
graduate courses can be obtained from the Graduate Studies Catalog and from the
department office.
