College of Health & Social Science
The Bachelor of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences enables students to specialize in Family and Child Studies. Students acquire an understanding of family relations, child growth and development, diversity, resource management, as well as the social and psychological needs of individuals and families.
Scholarships: Rabolt, Lewenstein
Internship: Supervised Experiences with Children, Family, and Community
Access the list of the major requirements to better understand the structure of the major.
The roadmap puts all of your graduation requirements into an easy-to-follow semester-by-semester plan so you know what to take to stay on track. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, you'll be able to find a roadmap that best fits you.
Besides your major requirements, students must complete their GE and University requirements. Be sure to make sure you've completed all of these requirements for graduation.
To learn more about this major, check out the major department’s website below. You can also find out how you can access their faculty advisors who can assist you not just with course choices, but also answer questions about the field and discuss your career plans.
Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel Department
Burk Hall, Room 329
Phone: (415) 338-1219
Email: fina@sfsu.edu
Website: https://fina.sfsu.edu/fcs
Chair: Gus Vouchilas
Freshmen Student Advising Information
After choosing “Basic Subjects” GE courses in Steps 1-3 of your Orientation process (if you haven’t done so, log onto your Orientation Profile page to follow the “Pre-Orientation Advising Module”), STEP 4 Choosing Major Classes will show you if there are any classes you can take to satisfy major requirements for your first and/or second semester.
Once you have determined your Roadmap above, review the first section below and write down any course recommendations based on your corresponding major roadmap on your Freshmen Class Planner worksheet.
Two complementary studies for the BA.
http://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/health-social-sciences/consumer-famil…
FCS 220 - Young Children and Families
No.
Complementary studies for the BA - they are listed here and are at the discretion of the student (however students may discuss with major advisor upon request: http://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/health-social-sciences/consumer-famil…
This department does not have a supplemental worksheet for this major—please refer to the Major Roadmaps listed above.
N/A
It is not necessary, but welcomed.
Advising information is found here: https://fina.sfsu.edu/content/student-resources
Students who earn a degree in this major are equipped to engage in education settings, social service/public health organizations, and government or private agencies.
Transfer Student Advising Information
Please see the box above labeled “Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements” for information on what courses to take in your first semester at SF State. View our Frequently Asked Questions for Transfers for helpful tips and additional information.