Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Welcome to the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). We are pleased that you have chosen to visit our website. We offer programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science, as well as, several degree minors, certificate programs, and opportunities to enter a dietetic internship. We are the largest Family and Consumer Sciences program on the west coast and are accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. In addition, our option areas also hold a variety of discipline-specific accreditations.

Our faculty, many of whom are noted in their fields, are devoted to serving and teaching students. Our valued lecturers have vast experience in their field and enthusiastically share this information in the classroom.

The mission of FCS is to prepare leaders for the family and consumer sciences professions. We are an exemplary, comprehensive and integrative unit in the California State University system that focuses on teaching, scholarship and service to and about individuals, families, and communities in a diverse, dynamic society.

Noteworthy news in FCS is an upcoming addition and renovation of the Child and Family Center. We will be welcoming student-parent families for the first time upon completion of this $12 million dollar renovation. We plan to open doors of the re-imagined Center in the 2025/2026 academic year.

Recently, FCS has stepped up efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within the department. We are working with experts, participating in trainings and workshops, and implementing what we have learned in our workspace and our classrooms.

Thank you for considering our program for your academic needs. Please feel free to contact us with questions or to obtain needed information. We look forward to welcoming you into our department.

Sincerely,

Virginia Gray, Ph.D.
Department Chair

 

Scholarship Information:

California Association -- AFCS Scholarships

Grant Information:

December 1,  2024

California Association -- AFCS Grants

Grant proposals can be funded up to $2,000. 

For questions on grant application or guidelines contact: nrabolt@sfsu.edu


(due December 1, 2024)

EEF Leadership Development Stipend
 (pdf)    
(due December 1, 2024)

 

 

 

Bachelor of Arts: Consumer Affairs; Child Development & Family Studies; and Fashion Merchandising & Design-- (Also know as Home Economics) 

Achievement Data BA

Bachelor of Sciences: Food & Nutrition, and Hospitality Management

Achievement Data FN
Achievement Data HM

  • The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
  • The Didactic Program in Dietetics and the Internship Program in Nutrition and Dietetics are accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • The Child and Family Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  • Family Life Education is approved by the National Council on Family Relations.
  • The Hospitality Management program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration.

 

 

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is dedicated to promoting inclusive learning environments and exploring diverse perspectives across various dimensions of diversity. As a learning community, we are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment that embraces open dialogue, respectful interactions, and diverse perspectives. We unequivocally reject all forms of prejudice and discrimination including race, ethnicity and national origins, immigration status, gender and gender identity, sexuality, socio-economic class, body size, age, religion, and disability. Faculty and students are encouraged to cultivate an atmosphere of inquiry, mutual respect, and understanding. Effective group dynamics rely on mutual respect, active communication, and embracing constructive criticism.

Our collective goal is to establish a classroom environment characterized by respect, warmth, and inclusivity. We expect all members to contribute to creating an environment where honor, respect, and dignity are upheld in classroom discussions. Disagreements can be a part of the learning process and we encourage constructive discussions that can include multiple points of view. These discussions should be handled with sensitivity and respect. This way, we can dive into deep learning experiences together through respectful intellectual engagement.