消费者事务是家庭和消费者科学系的一种选择。我们的课程是该领域领先的本科课程之一。它提供了涉及消费主义的金融，立法，心理，社会学和文化因素的跨学科研究。该计划重点研究企业，政府机构和社区组织如何与家庭和消费者互动。通过这种多样化但综合的学习课程，学生将获得特定的技能和知识，通过在实际应用中的实践经验来学习，并有机会在个人感兴趣的领域进行独立学习。
Consumer Affairs is an option within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Our program is one of the leading undergraduate programs in the field. It offers an interdisciplinary study of the financial, legislative, psychological, sociological, and cultural factors involved in consumerism. Areas covered in Consumer Affairs are Consumer Advocacy and Protection, Financial Management, and Housing. In addition, the course work in Consumer Affairs is complemented by minors in several areas including Business Management, Economics, and Marketing. Through this diverse yet integrated course of study, students will gain specific skills and knowledge, learn by doing in applied field experiences, and have opportunities for independent study in areas of individual interest. Course of study includes: