Special Features

Uniqueness

Colorado State University is the only 4 year land-grant institution of higher education in Colorado offering a degree and licensure in Family and Consumer Sciences .

Scholarships

Numerous Family and Consumer Sciences scholarships are available through the College of Applied Human Sciences each spring semester. Visit the College of Applied Human Sciences website for more information.

Leadership Development

An essential element in a college experience is leadership development. Students in Family and Consumer Sciences are encouraged to get involved in leadership roles throughout the university, the College of Applied Human Sciences and the School of Education.

Students are encouraged to participate in the Preprofessional/Graduate Student section of the Amercian Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, American Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences, and Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). Qualified students are encouraged to participate in honor societies and the honors program.

Quality Faculty

The Family and Consumer Sciences faculty are respected throughout the state and nation for their contributions to the Family and Consumer Sciences profession. Both are professionally involved and either currently hold of have held officer positions in state and national professional organizations. In addition, they have published articles, received grants, and developed curriculum covering many topics.

Placement Rate

The placement rate for graduates is very high, especially for the student in the education track. Family and Consumer Sciences students are often recruited to fill positions before they complete student teaching or internships. The demand for Family and Consumer Sciences teachers exceed the supply in Colorado and nationally.