The department s uniqueness is its holistic approach to understanding critical problems of individual humans and their families. Minors in child and family studies , food and nutrition , and interior design are also available. Grade Requirements Students are required to pass all courses within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences with a grade of C or better. A core curriculum is required of all family and consumer science majors. Career Tracks Students must obtain and follow a checksheet for their chosen career preparation track.
Standards established by several professional organizations require completion of specific courses.
Completion of this curriculum allows students to pursue approved experiences to become eligible to take the ADA exam for registered dietitians. See an adviser for these specific needs. This option is also available through distance delivery administered by the Outreach School. All students enrolled in this option must pass a federal registry background check upon declaring their option. Failure to do so within one semester of enrolling will cause the student to be dropped from the program.