Bachelor of Science, Major in Family and Consumer Sciences (General)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Family and Consumer Sciences (General) | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1 | 4 | |
| CHEM 1406 | Inorganic & Envir Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | |
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 2 | 3 |
| or MATH 1332 | College Mathematics | |
| Major Core | ||
| FACS 2368 | Consumer Education | 3 |
| Major | ||
| FACS 1330 | Intro Soft Textiles Constructn | 3 |
| FACS 1331 | Intro To Hospitality Industry | 3-4 |
| or FACS 2441 | Meal Management In Hospitality | |
| FACS 1360 | Basic Principles of Design | 3 |
| FACS 1441 | Food Preparation And Selection | 4 |
| FACS 2369 | Introduction To Textiles | 3 |
| FACS 3369 | Family Relationships | 3 |
| FACS 3445 | Quan Food Pur Prep & Ser | 4 |
| FACS 4369 | Internship | 3 |
| FACS Advanced Electives | 18 | |
| Electives -14 hours must be 3000 or 4000 level courses. | 31 | |
| Total Hours | 120-121 | |
| 1 | Satisfies 4 hours of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science). |
| 2 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics). |
Notes
Students who plan to become teacher certified in FACS post-graduation should closely follow the FACS courses as outlined in the teacher certification program for this department.
FACS 3369 and requires Junior standing.
FACS 4369 requires departmental approval and 100 hours of coursework completed.
FACS 2441 is a prerequisite for FACS 3445.
To fulfill the FACS hours required of the major, the following courses are recommended for specific career paths as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FACS in Business/Event Planning | ||
| FACS 3334 | Lodging Operations | 3 |
| FACS 3377 | Codes,Stndrds & Facility Maint | 3 |
| FACS 3378 | Fashion Promotion | 3 |
| FACS 4370 | Adv Food Sys Org & Mngt | 3 |
| FACS 4372 | Resource Management | 3 |
Notes
FACS 1360 is a prerequisite for FACS 3378.
FACS 4372 requires Junior standing.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FACS in Extension | ||
| FACS 3330 | Patternmaking | 3 |
| FACS 3334 | Lodging Operations | 3 |
| FACS 3339 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| FACS 4333 | Child Dev & Guidance | 3 |
| FACS 4372 | Resource Management | 3 |
Notes
FACS 1367 or FACS 2362 is a prerequisite for FACS 3339
FACS 1360 is a prerequisite for FACS 3330.
FACS 4333 and FACS 4372 requires Junior standing.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FACS in Family Service | ||
| COMS 4386 | Family Communication | 3 |
| FACS 3339 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| FACS 4333 | Child Dev & Guidance | 3 |
| FACS 4372 | Resource Management | 3 |
| SOCI 3365 | Sociology Of Health & Illness | 3 |
Notes
FACS 1367 or FACS 2362 is a prerequisite for FACS 3339.
FACS 4372 requires Junior standing.
COMS 2386 is a prerequisite for COMS 4386.
SOCI 1301 is a prerequisite for SOCI 3365 and satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | Component Area IX | 1 |
| FACS 1360 | 3 | CHEM 14064 | 4 |
| FACS 1441 | 4 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| HIST 13012 | 3 | FACS 1330 | 3 |
| MATH 1314 or 13323 | 3 | HIST 13022 | 3 |
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| FACS 1331 or 2441 | 3-4 | BIOL4 | 4 |
| FACS 2368 | 3 | FACS 2369 | 3 |
| POLS 23055 | 3 | POLS 23065 | 3 |
| 12-13 | 13 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VIII | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| Advanced Electives/Minor | 3 | FACS 3369 | 3 |
| FACS 3445 | 4 | FACS Advanced Elective | 3 |
| FACS Advanced Elective | 3 | General Electives/Minor | 8 |
| General Elective/Minor | 4 | ||
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| FACS Advanced Electives | 9 | FACS 4369 | 3 |
| Advanced Electives/Minor | 6 | FACS Advanced Elective | 3 |
| Advanced Electives/Minor | 6 | ||
| General Electives/Minor | 4 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours: 120-121 | |||
| 1 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications). |
| 2 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History). |
| 3 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics). |
| 4 | Satisfies 4 hours of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science). |
| 5 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government). |
Notes
Students who plan to become teacher certified in FACS post-graduation should closely follow the FACS courses as outlined in the teacher certification program for this department.
FACS 3369 requires Junior standing.
FACS 4369 requires departmental approval and 100 hours of coursework completed.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BS in Family and Consumer Sciences (General) is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Critical thinking and problem solving: exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems in the workplace environment.
- Oral and written communication: articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside the unit.
- Teamwork and collaboration: build collaborative relationship with coworkers and customers representing diverse backgrounds.
