General Studies, Family & Consumer Sciences, B.A.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the impact of health care policy and delivery systems on community members. 
• Advocate on behalf of individuals and communities to assist in resource utilization. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of wellness strategies that contribute to long term health. 
• Utilize appropriate communication skills (oral, written, visual) to advocate and educate a variety of constituents to ensure just policies that directly impact the health of individuals, families, and communities.

General Education Requirements

The 42 hours of general education requirements are presented in the undergraduate Academic Partnership Information  section of this catalog. A course that meets a general education requirement may also meet a course requirement in the major or a course requirement in another discipline.

The following specific general education course must be chosen to meet the requirements of this major:

• PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3

Courses Required in the Major

• FCS 485 - Public Policy and Advocacy in FCS Credit(s): 3
• FCS 489 - Practicum in Family and Community Resources Credit(s): 2-4
• HEP 119 - Essential Concepts for Health and Fitness Credit(s): 3
• NTR 223 - Interviewing, Education, and Counseling Credit(s): 3
• NTR 410 - Community Health Credit(s): 4

Courses Required in Other Disciplines

• EDU 313 - Methods & Practicum for Middle, Secondary, & Community Education Credit(s): 3

• One Psychology course at the 200-level or above

  One Communication course at the 200-level or above