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ApplyBA in Family and Consumer Sciences | BS in Family Consumer Sciences | BS in Family and Consumer Sciences - Teacher Certification | BA in Family and Consumer Sciences - Fashion Merchandising | BS in Family and Consumer Sciences - Fashion Merchandising | BA in Family and Consumer Sciences - Food Service Management | BS in Family and Consumer Sciences - Food Service Management | BS in Family and Consumer Sciences - Food Science and Nutrition | BA in Family and Consumer Sciences - Interior Design | BS in Family and Consumer Sciences - Interior Design | Course Descriptions
Chair: Janis H. White (936)-294-1184
Faculty: Shelby Brock, Valencia Browning-Keen, Laura Burleson, Ryan Fenley, Heather Frazier, Harriet Griggs, James Landa, Penelope Meyers
Information: familyandconsumersciences@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1242; Box 2177 SHSU, 1700 University Ave., Huntsville, TX 77341-2177
Website: www.shsu.edu/~hec_www/
Mission
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is dedicated to providing students with intellectual and professional skills relating to family and individual needs. The curriculum aims to provide students with the breadth and depth of competencies needed within the various professional fields associated with the department as they enter a global marketplace.
Academic Programs
- BA in Family and Consumer Sciences
- BA in Interior Design
- BA in Fashion Merchandising
- BA in Food Service Management
- BS in Family and Consumer Sciences
- BS in Family and Consumer Sciences – Teacher Certification
- BS in Interior Design
- BS in Fashion Merchandising
- BS in Food Science and Nutrition
- BS in Food Service Management
Highlights
- 100% pass rate for Teacher Certification students taking the content area exam
- Food Science and Nutrition Program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetic Internship Program available for qualified FSN graduates (leads to R.D. credential)
- Interior Design Program accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation
- Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society for Family and Consumer Sciences (Kappa Alpha Phi Chapter)
Suggested Minors
- Programs in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences do NOT require a minor; courses required by the accredited programs essentially constitute a minor for those programs. However, a minor may be elected for any program, in keeping with student career goals. Students graduating with a degree in the DPD program (Food Science and Nutrition) have minored in Chemistry, Mass Communication, Psychology, and other areas. Students majoring in Fashion Merchandising, Food Service Management, and General Family and Consumer Sciences (without teacher certification) commonly minor in General Business Administration, Marketing, or Management. Interior Design majors often minor in Industrial Technology (several options) or General Business Administration. Students who are pursuing the BS in Family and Consumer Sciences with the Teacher Certification Option must take all courses required by the College of Education for certification and may also pursue a minor area of study.
Career Opportunities
For the following program areas, employment opportunities include but are not limited to:
- Family and Consumer Sciences (general)
- sales representative for consumer products
- AgriLife extension agent
- consumer specialist
- event planner
- retail merchandiser for interior furnishings
- Family and Consumer Sciences with certification
- FCS secondary teacher
- AgriLife extension agent
- Fashion Merchandising
- retail store manager
- retail apparel buyer
- visual display specialist
- merchandiser for a line
- sales representative for a line
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Registered Dietitian (with required post-graduate internship)
- clinical settings
- wellness
- community
- administrative
- public health
- corporate in food manufacturing, food distribution, other
- food service/nutrition director for hospitals, schools
- nutritional consultant to sports teams, gyms, corporate executives, food companies, cruise lines, spas
- food scientist
- sports nutritionist
- food stylist
- non-profit community nutrition programs (USDA, WIC)
- spokesperson for food councils (wheat, rice, beef, etc.)
- Registered Dietitian (with required post-graduate internship)
- Food Service Management
- restaurant manager
- food service director for hospitals, schools
- food production developer
- Interior Design
- residential designer
- commercial designer
- restaurant designer
- office designer
- retail designer
- model home designer
- space planner
- set stylist
- product representative to the interior design industry
Students have multiple opportunities to learn about careers associated with their degree programs, including Saturdays@Sam (one each fall and spring semester), SAM Center advising, advising within the department, career fairs sponsored by Career Services, and guest speakers and field trips sponsored through classes and pre-professional student organizations.
Upon completion of a bachelor’s degree, qualified students may choose to apply for admission to one of the Graduate programs in Family and Consumer Sciences. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more details.
Student Organizations
- American Society of Interior Designers: student chapter
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Association of Texas: student section
- Fashion Merchandising Club
- Kappa Omicron Nu, Kappa Alpha Phi Chapter (honor society for Family and Consumer Sciences)
- Sam Houston Student Dietetic Association
- Student Event Planner Association
Internships and Study Abroad
All students who complete programs in Fashion Merchandising, Food Service Management, General Family and Consumer Sciences (without teacher certification), and Interior Design must complete a supervised internship (FACS 4369) of at least 300 supervised clock hours as a requirement for graduation. Students are given leads for securing internship opportunities, but part of the internship experience is the securing of a suitable position. Students in the General FCS program pursuing the Teacher Certification option are required to complete a semester of student teaching through the College of Education.
Students majoring in Food Science and Nutrition are required to complete a number of shadowing hours in several junior- and senior-level courses to complete knowledge requirements of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (i.e., FACS 3445, FACS 4360, and FACS 4361).
Students have the opportunity to travel to Europe to study the works and lives of chemists and their influence on our world, especially in the area of textiles, food sciences, and nutrition. This program is offered in cooperation with the Department of Chemistry (FACS 3350).
Scholarships
Competitive scholarships and awards are given annually to full-time students of at least junior standing majoring in one of the program areas in Family and Consumer Sciences. (Award recipients must be enrolled at Sam Houston State University for a minimum of one semester as a full-time student, must have completed 12 hours in FACS, and must be following the curriculum of a program major within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences with full-time student status.)
- Ashley K. Greene Family Scholarship (Fashion Merchandising Majors Only)
- Drs. Robert (Bob) and Mary Barnes Harris Endowed Scholarship (Teacher Certification Majors Only)
- Elmadel Driscoll Robinson Home Economics Endowed Scholarship
- Family and Consumer Sciences Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Fray Stallings Wells Endowed Scholarship
- J. E. “Bo” Crews Retailing Award (Fashion Merchandising Majors Only)
- Keener Family Scholarship in Family and Consumer Sciences
- Lynch Family Endowed Scholarship
- Mattie Bea Prather Medford Family and Consumer Sciences Endowed Scholarship
- Rachel Mary Prather Allen Family and Consumer Sciences Endowed Scholarship
- Wiley G. and Marian Boyd McDonald Endowed Scholarship
Many other scholarship opportunities are available, including those based on academic record of the incoming student. Many organizations at the national, state, and local level, including professional organizations and corporations, offer scholarships for specific majors within the department. Students should check specific criteria required by these organizations. Brochures and information concerning the department and scholarships may be obtained by writing: Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Box 2177, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2177 or e-mail your request to familyandconsumersciences@shsu.edu. Website: www.shsu.edu/~hec_www/.
Program Specific Requirements
Most degree programs within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences require completion of two core courses, FACS 2368 Consumer Education and FACS 4362 Presentation Techniques. Students have multiple opportunities to learn about degree requirements through the admission and advising process, including Saturdays@Sam (one each fall and spring semester), SAM Center advising, advising within the department, and advising through career fairs sponsored by Career Services at SHSU.
Curriculum
Bachelor of Science, Major in Family and Consumer Science With Teacher Certification
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Family and Consumer Science with Teacher Certification | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year FACS 1360 |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MATH | 3 | Freshman |
| Natural Sciences | 8 | 4 hrs. BIOL, 4 hrs. CHEM |
| Major Core | ||
| FACS 2368 | 3 | |
| FACS 4362 | 3 | |
| Major | ||
| FACS 1330 | 3 | |
| FACS 1441 | 4 | |
| FACS 1367 or FACS 2362 | 3 | |
| FACS 1331 | 3 | |
| FACS 2369 | 3 | |
| FACS 3330 | 3 | |
| FACS 3445 | 4 | |
| FACS 3364 | 3 | |
| FACS 3369 | 3 | |
| FACS 4372 | 3 | |
| FACS 4333 or CISE 4374 | 3 | |
| FACS 4068 | 3 | |
| CISE Requirements | ||
| CISE 3384 | 3 | |
| CISE 4377 | 3 | |
| FACS 4364 or CISE 4364 | 3 | |
| CISE 4378 | 3 | |
| CISE 4396 | 3 | |
| CISE 4397 | 3 | |
| CISE 4394 | 3 | |
| Electives | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| Notes | ||
| CISE 4364, CISE 4377, and CISE 4378 are three of the required methods block classes; the fourth is FACS 4333/CISE 4374. CISE 4396, CISE 4397, and CISE 4394 are taken together as the student teaching block. | ||
| Certification in a second teaching field may be obtained by meeting certification requirements for the particular area of specialization. | ||
| A specialty certificate in Hospitality, Food Science and Nutrition is available through this program. | ||
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Family and Consumer Sciences (General)
| Bachelor of Arts - Major in Family and Consumer Sciences (General) | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year PHIL 2361 or PHIL 2306 |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year FACS 1360 |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year FOLG 2311 or FOLG 2312 |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| Foreign Language first two courses | 8 | Freshman |
| Foreign Language second course | 3 | Sophomore |
| Fine Arts | 3 | Junior or Senior level |
| Major Core | ||
| FACS 2368 | 3 | |
| FACS 4362 | 3 | |
| Major | ||
| FACS 1330 | 3 | |
| FACS 1441 | 4 | |
| FACS 1331 or FACS 2441 | 3-4 | |
| FACS 2369 | 3 | |
| FACS 3369 | 3 | |
| FACS 3445 | 4 | |
| FACS 4369 | 3 | |
| FACS Advanced | 15 | |
| Electives | 20 | 11 of these hours must be Junior or Senior level. |
| Total Hours | 120-121 | |
| Notes | ||
| PHIL 2361 or PHIL 2306 satisfies both Component Area IV and the degree specific requirement for PHL. Foreign Language 2311 or Foreign Language 2312 satisfies the requirement for Component Area IX and the degree specific requirement. Students who plan to become teacher certified in FACS post-graduation should closely follow the FACS courses as outlined in the teacher certification program for this department. | ||
| To fulfill the FACS hours required of the major, the following courses are recommended for specific career paths as follows: | ||
| FACS in Business/Event Planning: FACS 3376, FACS 3377, FACS 3378, FACS 4370, FACS 4372 (FACS 3364 also is recommended for this career path.) | ||
| FACS in Extension: FACS 3330, FACS 3339, FACS 3376, FACS 4333, FACS 4372 (FACS 1367 or FACS 2362 is a prerequisite for FACS 3339; FACS 3364 is also recommended for this career path.) | ||
| FACS in Family Service: FACS 3339, FACS 4372, FACS 4333, COMS 4386, SOCI 3365 (FACS 1367 or FACS 2362 is a prerequisite for FACS 3339). | ||
Bachelor of Science, Major in Family and Consumer Sciences (General)
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Family and Consumer Sciences (General) | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year CHEM 1406 or CHEM 1411 |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year FACS 1360 |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MATH | 3 | Freshman |
| Natural Sciences | 8 | Freshman or Sophomore |
| Major Core | ||
| FACS 2368 | 3 | |
| FACS 4362 | 3 | |
| Major | ||
| FACS 1330 | 3 | |
| FACS 1441 | 4 | |
| FACS 1331 or FACS 2441 | 3-4 | |
| FACS 2369 | 3 | |
| FACS 3369 | 3 | |
| FACS 3445 | 4 | |
| FACS 4369 | 3 | |
| FACS Advanced | 15 | |
| Electives | 23 | 14 of these hours must be Junior or Senior level. |
| Total Hours | 120-121 | |
| Notes | ||
| Students who plan to become teacher certified in FACS post-graduation should closely follow the FACS courses as outlined in the teacher certification program for this department. | ||
| To fulfill the FACS hours required of the major, the following courses are recommended for specific career paths as follows: | ||
| FACS in Business/Event Planning: FACS 3376, FACS 3377, FACS 3378, FACS 4370, FACS 4372 (FACS 3364 also is recommended for this career path.) | ||
| FACS in Extension: FACS 3330, FACS 3339, FACS 3376, FACS 4333, FACS 4372 (FACS 1367 or FACS 2362 is a prerequisite for FACS 3339; FACS 3364 is also recommended for this career path.) | ||
| FACS in Family Service: FACS 3339, FACS 4372, FACS 4333, COMS 4386, SOCI 3365 (FACS 1367 or FACS 2362 is a prerequisite for FACS 3339). | ||
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Fashion Merchandising
| Bachelor of Arts - Major in Fashion Merchandising | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year PHIL 2361 or PHIL 2306 |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year FACS 1360 |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year ECON 2300 |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year FOLG 2311 or FOLG 2312 |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| Foreign Language first two courses | 8 | Freshman |
| Foreign Language second course | 3 | Sophomore |
| Fine Arts | 3 | Junior or Senior level |
| Major Core | ||
| FACS 2368 | 3 | |
| FACS 4362 | 3 | |
| Major | ||
| FACS 1330 | 3 | |
| FACS 2366 | 3 | |
| FACS 2369 | 3 | |
| FACS 3330 | 3 | |
| FACS 3371 | 3 | |
| FACS 3376 | 3 | |
| FACS 3378 | 3 | |
| FACS 4363 | 3 | |
| FACS 4367 | 3 | |
| FACS 4369 | 3 | |
| Business Core | ||
| ACCT 2301 | 3 | |
| MGMT 3310 | 3 | |
| MKTG 3310 | 3 | |
| Electives | 16 | 9 of these hours must be Junior or Senior level. |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| Notes | ||
| PHIL 2361 or PHIL 2306 satisfies both Component Area IV and the degree specific requirement for PHIL. Foreign Language 2311 or Foreign Language 2312 satisfies the requirement for Component Area IX and the degree specific requirement. A minor in General Business Administration or Marketing is strongly recommended. | ||
Bachelor of Science, Major in Fashion Merchandising
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Fashion Merchandising | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year CHEM 1406 or CHEM 1411 |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year FACS 1360 |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year ECON 2300 |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MATH | 3 | Freshman |
| Natural Sciences | 8 | Freshman or Sophomore |
| Major Core | ||
| FACS 2368 | 3 | |
| FACS 4362 | 3 | |
| Major | ||
| FACS 1330 | 3 | |
| FACS 2366 | 3 | |
| FACS 2369 | 3 | |
| FACS 3330 | 3 | |
| FACS 3371 | 3 | |
| FACS 3376 | 3 | |
| FACS 3378 | 3 | |
| FACS 4363 | 3 | |
| FACS 4367 | 3 | |
| FACS 4369 | 3 | |
| Business Core | ||
| ACCT 2301 | 3 | |
| MGMT 3310 | 3 | |
| MKTG 3310 | 3 | |
| Electives | 22 | 12 of these hours must be Junior or Senior level. |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| Notes | ||
| A minor in General Business Administration or Marketing is strongly recommended. | ||
Bachelor of Science, Major in Food Science and Nutrition
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Food Science and Nutrition | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year MATH 1314 |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year BIOL 2401 and CHEM 1411 |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year ECON 2300 |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MATH 1369 | 3 | Freshman |
| CHEM 1412 BIOL 2402 |
8 | Freshman, Sophomore |
| Major Core | ||
| FACS 4362 | 3 | |
| Major | ||
| FACS 1441 | 4 | |
| FACS 2362 | 3 | |
| FACS 3445 | 4 | |
| FACS 3367 | 3 | |
| FACS 3339 | 3 | |
| FACS 3370 | 3 | |
| FACS 3369 | 3 | |
| FACS 4360 | 3 | |
| FACS 4361 | 3 | |
| FACS 4370 | 3 | |
| FACS 4371 | 3 | |
| FACS 4373 | 3 | |
| FACS 4378 | 3 | |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| CHEM 2323 and CHEM 2123 | 4 | |
| BIOL 2420 | 4 | |
| PSYC 1301 | 3 | |
| ACCT 2301 | 3 | |
| MGMT 3310 | 3 | |
| PSYC 4332 | 3 | |
| ENGL 3330 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| Notes | ||
| The estimated cost of completing the DPD Program, including tuition and fees, books, lab coat, and SHSDA dues is $37,139. (Cost of tuition, fees and textbooks is subject to change without notice). Students are expected to provide themselves with medical insurance coverage and insurance that includes medical coverage on their vehicles as they travel to required work experience or job shadowing sites. The program requires students to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 prior to declaring an FSN major and submitting a degree plan. | ||
| Upon completion of the B.S. degree in Food Science and Nutrition (Didactic Program in Dietetics), according to the catalog under which the student’s degree plan is filed, the student will be issued a verification statement of eligibility to apply for a Dietetic Internship. A grade point minimum of 3.0 is required in order for a graduate of this program to be issued a Letter of Verification of completion of the program. The DPD director, Dr. Valencia B. Keen, PhD, RD, LD will gladly assist students with the Dietetic Internship application process. Sam Houston State University does not guarantee Dietetic Internship placement or selection. | ||
| The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is currently granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 317-899-0040, ext. 5400. Website: www.eatright.org. | ||
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Food Service Management
| Bachelor of Arts - Major in Food Service Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year 4 hours Chemistry and 4 hours Biology |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year PHIL 2361 or PHIL 2306 |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year ECON 2300 |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year FOLG 2311 or FOLG 2312 |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| Foreign Language first two courses | 8 | Freshman |
| Foreign Language second course | 3 | Sophomore |
| Fine Arts | 3 | Junior or Senior level |
| Major Core | ||
| FACS 2368 | 3 | |
| FACS 4362 | 3 | |
| Major | ||
| FACS 1331 | 3 | |
| FACS 1441 | 4 | |
| FACS 2441 | 4 | |
| FACS 1367 or FACS 2362 | 3 | |
| FACS 3445 | 4 | |
| FACS 3367 | 3 | |
| FACS 3377 | 3 | |
| FACS 4369 | 3 | |
| FACS 4370 | 3 | |
| Business Core | ||
| ACCT 2301 | 3 | |
| MGMT 3310 | 3 | |
| Electives | 22 | 17 of these hours must by Junior or Senior level. |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| Notes | ||
| PHIL 2361 or PHIL 2306 satisfies both Component Area IV and the degree specific requirement for PHIL. Foreign Language 2311 or Foreign Language 2312 satisfies the requirement for Component Area IX and the degree specific requirement. A minor in General Business Administration or Management is strongly recommended. | ||
Bachelor of Science, Major in Food Service Management
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Food Service Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year ECON 2300 |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MATH | 3 | Freshman |
| Natural Sciences | 8 | Freshman or Sophomore. 4 hours Chemistry and 4 hours Biology |
| Major Core | ||
| FACS 2368 | 3 | |
| FACS 4362 | 3 | |
| Major | ||
| FACS 1331 | 3 | |
| FACS 1441 | 4 | |
| FACS 2441 | 4 | |
| FACS 1367 or FACS 2362 | 3 | |
| FACS 3445 | 4 | |
| FACS 3367 | 3 | |
| FACS 3377 | 3 | |
| FACS 4369 | 3 | |
| FACS 4370 | 3 | |
| Business Core | ||
| ACCT 2301 | 3 | |
| MGMT 3310 | 3 | |
| Electives | 25 | 20 of these hours must be Junior or Senior level. |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| Notes | ||
| A minor in General Business Administration or Management is strongly recommended. | ||
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Interior Design
| Bachelor of Arts - Major in Interior Design | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year PHIL 2361 or PHIL 2306 |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year ARTS 1316 |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year FOLG 2311 or FOLG 2312 |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| Foreign Language first two courses | 8 | Freshman |
| ARTS 4388 | 3 | Junior level |
| Major Core | ||
| FACS 2368 | 3 | |
| FACS 4362 | 3 | |
| Major | ||
| FACS 1360 | 3 | |
| FACS 2361 | 3 | |
| FACS 2364 | 3 | |
| FACS 2365 | 3 | |
| FACS 2369 | 3 | |
| FACS 2387 | 3 | |
| FACS 2388 | 3 | |
| FACS 3360 | 3 | |
| FACS 3361 | 3 | |
| FACS 3332 | 3 | |
| FACS 3337 | 3 | |
| FACS 3338 | 3 | |
| FACS 3377 | 3 | |
| FACS 4330 | 3 | |
| FACS 4331 | 3 | |
| FACS 4369 | 3 | |
| IT Core | ||
| ITEC 2363 | 3 | |
| ITEC 3372 | 3 | |
| Advanced Elective ITEC | 3 | |
| Advanced Elective Art History | 3 | |
| General Elective | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| Notes | ||
| ARTS 1316 satisfies the requirement for Component Area V and the degree specific requirement, and ARTS 4388 satisfies the additional fine arts course of the degree specific requirement. PHIL 2361 or PHIL 2306 satisfies both Component Area IV and the degree specific requirement for PHIL. Foreign Language 2311 or Foreign Language 2312 satisfies the requirement for Component Area IX, Part 3 and the degree specific requirement. | ||
| A minimum grade of C is required of Interior Design majors in all FACS, ARTS, and ITEC courses and in all prerequisites for these courses. | ||
Bachelor of Science, Major in Interior Design
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Interior Design | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year ARTS 1316 |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| Natural Sciences | 8 | Freshman or Sophomore |
| Major Core | ||
| FACS 2368 | 3 | |
| FACS 4362 | 3 | |
| Major | ||
| FACS 1360 | 3 | |
| FACS 2361 | 3 | |
| FACS 2364 | 3 | |
| FACS 2365 | 3 | |
| FACS 2369 | 3 | |
| FACS 2387 | 3 | |
| FACS 2388 | 3 | |
| FACS 3332 | 3 | |
| FACS 3337 | 3 | |
| FACS 3338 | 3 | |
| FACS 3360 | 3 | |
| FACS 3361 | 3 | |
| FACS 3377 | 3 | |
| FACS 4330 | 3 | |
| FACS 4331 | 3 | |
| FACS 4369 | 3 | |
| ITEC and ARTS Core | ||
| ITEC 2363 | 3 | |
| ITEC 3372 | 3 | |
| ARTS 4388 | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Advanced Electives ITEC | 3 | |
| Advanced Electives Art History | 3 | |
| General Elective | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| Notes | ||
| A minimum grade of C is required for Interior Design majors in all FACS, ARTS, and ITEC courses and in prerequisites for these courses. The program requires a 2.5 GPA. | ||
Minor in Family and Consumer Sciences
A minor in Family and Consumer Sciences (18 hours) is available. The minor requires the completion of one core course (FACS 2368 or FACS 4362) and can be tailored so that the remainder of courses come from a specific program area (fashion merchandising, food science and nutrition, food service management, general family and consumer sciences, or interior design). Six (6) of the 18 hours must be advanced.
