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Department of Family & Consumer Sciences

Department of Family & Consumer Sciences

Are you interested in helping people and families live better, either through better nutrition or aiding in children's development? Or maybe you want to help them look and present themselves at their best? 

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at South Carolina State University may have a degree program that's right for you. Our mission is to prepare you for a future career or graduate program in a variety of profitable industries. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in Family and Consumer Sciences and Nutrition and Food Management that can lead you toward your professional and academic goals.

Looking to make your mark on the world? Discover how SC State can set you up to thrive in your future career.

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Pursue Your Family and Consumer Sciences Degree at SC State University

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At South Carolina State University, we don't just train professionals—we shape industry leaders.

In the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, you'll find programs that help you reach your full potential, dedicated instructors to mentor you, and countless opportunities to gain first-hand experience in your field. You'll develop the skills you'll need to be a marketable professional, able to secure a job in your field after graduation. A degree in Family and Consumer Studies from SC State can launch you into the career of your dreams.

From fashion merchandising to child development, our programs provide you with a deep understanding of the core principles and philosophies of family and consumer sciences. You'll take courses that challenge your understanding of the world as you learn the ins and outs of your industry. Plus, you'll receive an expert-level education in your area of specialization, taking courses that align with your passion.

Undegraduate Programs

Family & Consumer Sciences Business / Multidisciplinary Option

Family & Consumer Sciences Business / Multidisciplinary Option

This degree prepares students to pursue and establish careers that will improve the quality of life of individuals, families, and/or the community. This program incorporates selected concepts from the fields of business, consumer economics, community engagement, family studies, human growth and development, management, and nutrition.
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Family & Consumer Sciences Business / Child Development Option

Family & Consumer Sciences Business / Child Development Option

You will dive into the social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development of children from birth through age 5. Our program provides understanding for guiding development in both the home and educational settings.
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Family & Consumer Sciences Business / Fashion Merchandising Option

Family & Consumer Sciences Business / Fashion Merchandising Option

Prepare to become the next leader in the fashion industry and join a career with bountiful growth opportunities around the globe. At South Carolina State University, our fashion merchandising degree prepares you to learn every aspect of the industry—from development and production to sales and purchasing.
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Nutrition and Food Management

Nutrition and Food Management

Through South Carolina State University’s Bachelor of Science in nutrition and food management degree, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the microbiology, processing, and chemistry of food.
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Graduate Programs

Nutritional Sciences with concentrations in Nutritional Health Care and Food and Nutrition

Nutritional Sciences with concentrations in Nutritional Health Care and Food and Nutrition

Earning your master’s in nutritional science degree from South Carolina State University will prepare you to develop solutions for this vital challenge at the global, national, or local level.
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As the only program in South Carolina to be accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), SC State offers you an excellent education in areas like Child Development, with an emphasis on experiential learning. We'll provide you with unique opportunities, like the chance to serve at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Child Development Learning Center located on campus! Through hands-on learning experience, you will be better prepared for your future career as you gain useful life skills along the way.

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Our Partners

Early Childhood Development Center

Early Childhood Development Center

South Carolina State University's Child Development Learning Center (CDLC) serves a diverse population of preschool-age children by providing them with high-quality, developmentally appropriate educational experiences.
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