Family & Consumer Sciences
Use research-based knowledge to serve families and the community.
Promoting the well being of the individual, the family and the community as a whole is the cornerstone of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS).
When you study within this field at Ashland University, you major in one of four disciplines: Child and Family Studies, Fashion Merchandising, Foods and Nutrition or Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Though very different from each other, the four majors all share a commitment to using research-based knowledge to educate the public and improve life for the families and communities served.
What you will enjoy about family and consumer sciences:
- Undertaking your own research and service learning projects
- Exciting internship opportunities
- A study abroad option in Fashion Merchandising and FCS Education
- The opportunity to know your professors well and work with them closely in a small classroom environment
- Extensive experiential learning opportunities that build your professional confidence
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| Child & Family Studies (BS) | Help families deal with life’s greatest challenges. A field as broad as human life itself, Child and Family Studies focuses on helping people successf... learn more |
| Family & Consumer Science Education (BSED) | Prepare to teach vital life skills to middle school and high school youth. When you major in FCS Education at Ashland University, you prepare to teach teena... learn more |
| Fashion Merchandising (BS) | Prepare for a dynamic career in the exciting world of fashion. A major in Fashion Merchandising is the ideal introduction to a rewarding career in fashion b... learn more |
| Food & Nutrition (BS) | Begin a career promoting a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition. From specialized sports diets to dietary programs that fight juvenile obesity, the stu... learn more |
4 Things That Set Ashland Apart
- Strong, innovative academic programs
- Small classes that ensure you receive individual attention
- Opportunities to take an active role from your freshman year
- We also offer robust graduate programs in each of the colleges at Ashland University.