The major prepares students for careers in various human service fields. The program emphasizes an asset-based approach to understanding lifespan human development, family systems, and family diversity in cultural context. The major is approved by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) for academic programs in Family Life Education. The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers three distinct programs, two minors and one certificate. The focus of these programs is to enhance the skills and knowledge that will promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Our programs and professions focus on individuals and families in order to achieve an optimum balance between people and their environments. The mission of Family and Consumer Sciences is to empower individuals and families to function interdependently in a global society.