Baccalaureate of Arts
Consumer & Family Sciences

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The Bachelor of Arts in Family & Consumer Sciences, Child Studies Concentration, is designed to develop understanding of children and their needs.  Students gain knowledge of the intellectual, physical, social and emotional principles critical to working with children. The program, which leads to the bachelor of arts degree, includes courses on nutrition, family relations, developing age appropriate curriculum, child development and assessment, psychology and parenting. Students will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge through practical experiences in a variety of settings through the required internship.

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Admission Requirements

Application, along with the $40 non-refundable fee, and all supporting materials (transcripts, ACT scores, etc.) must be received by WKU by the dates indicated below. If you have previously attended WKU as an undergraduate student the application fee is not required.

Prospective students can apply online at www.wku.edu/admissions.html or print an application and mail it to:

Office of Admissions
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11020
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1020

Request all documents listed below for your admissions level. Records submitted as supporting documentation for this application become the property of Western Kentucky University and cannot be returned.

Beginning Freshman – A student who has not attended a college or university after high school graduation.  Records Needed: An official high school transcript (no faxed transcripts accepted) and ACT or SAT scores

Transfer – A student who has attended one or more colleges or universities since high school graduation, but has not attended WKU. Records Needed: An official transcript from each college attended (No faxed transcripts are accepted. Transcripts without the official seal or those marked unofficial cannot be used.) If you have fewer than 24 semester hours of college credit earned, you must also submit your high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores.

Non-Degree Seeking – A student who is not seeking a degree from WKU. Records Needed: No records are needed

Readmission – A student who has attended WKU since high school graduation. Records Needed: An official transcript from each college attended, other than WKU

Visitor – A student seeking a degree from another college wishing to attend WKU for one term only. Records Needed: Transient permission form (This form will be sent to you by the Office of Admissions upon receipt of the application and processing fee) Letter of good standing may be substituted

DEADLINE FOR ADMISSION APPLICATIONS

Kentucky and Out-of-State Residents
Fall Semester: August 1
Spring Semester: January 1
Summer Semester: May 1

International Students
Fall Semester: April 1
Spring Semester: September 1
Summer Semester: March 1

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Program Requirements

Child Studies Major Requirements

CFS 111 Human Nutrition CFS 180 Foundations in Family & Consumer Sciences CFS 191 Child Development CFS 192 Working with Young Children & Families CFS 292 Diversity in Early Childhood Programs CFS 294 Assessment of Young Children CFS 299 Administration of Young Children CFS 310 Management of Family Resources CFS 311 Family Relations CFS 380 Professional Presentation Techniques in Family & Consumer Sciences CFS 399       Implications of Research in Family & Child Studies CFS 492 Growth and Guidance of Children CFS 493 Family Life Education CFS 494 Parenting Strategies CFS 499 Critical Issues in Family & Child Studies CFS 410 Internship SOCL 300 Using Statistics in Sociology A Grade of  "C" or better is required in all courses in the major Please Note:  In addition to the courses listed above, the Child Studies Major requires a minor, and 44 hours in General Education courses. Minors, as well as select General Education courses, are available online. General Education courses may be completed online through a combination of Distance Learning and Independent Learning Courses. There are also several minors available online. Please talk with an advisor to develop a program that best meets your needs. Recommended Sequence of Courses Certain courses may offered on a rotating basis, so please plan your program of study carefully. Contact Janet Fugate at janet.fugate@wku.edu, Darbi Haynes-Lawrence at darbi.haynes-lawrence@wku.edu or Connie Smith at connie.smith@wku.edu for additional information on course offerings. See what is currently being offered at www.wku.edu/online. Please note the following prerequisites: CFS 292 (prerequisites include CFS 191 and 192) CFS 294 (prerequisites include CFS 191 and 192) CFS 295 (prerequisites include CFS 295, 296 or permission of instructor) SOCL 300 (prerequisites include Math 109 or 116) CFS 399 (prerequisites include SOCL 300 or permission of instructor) CFS 492 (prerequisites include CFS 191 and PSY 100) CFS 410 (prerequisites include Senior standing) Department Contact Information Call 270-745-4352 Visit: http://www.wku.edu/childstudies/index.htm Email a program advisor listed below: Janet Fugate Email: janet.fugate@wku.edu Darbi Haynes-Lawrence Email: darbi.haynes-lawrence@wku.edu Connie Smith Email: connie.smith@wku.edu