MAJOR APPLICATION FORMDepartment of Family and Consumer Sciences

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Majors
Business and Marketing Education (BUMAED) / BUMAED
CTE Certification in FCS Education ONLY (CERT.) / TEPCERRESP
FCS: CTE Certification in FCS Education (B.S.) (FCSE) / FACSCTET
Family & Consumer Sciences(FCS) (General) (B.A.) / FACSBA
Family and Child Life(FCL)(B.S.) Specializations in
Minimum 2.7 GPA to apply / FAST
Child Life OR / CHLI
Family Science / FASC
Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising (B.S.) (FCS) / ATM
Global Wine Studies (GWS)(B.S.) / GWS
Recreation and Tourism (RT) (B.S.) Specializations in / RETO
Event Planning OR / EVPL
Recreation Management OR / RECMAN
Tourism Management / TOMA
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I understand I am required to meet with my advisor prior to applying to the major. Advisor signature is required. I must meet the grade, GPA, and other requirements for my major in order to complete the degree as specified in the catalog.
To be Completed by Advisor:
Catalog Year: 20______to 20______/ Admission GPA 2.3:
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To be Completed Department Chair:
Dept. Chair
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All TEACHER EDUCATION candidates must meet with an education advisor prior to being admitted to the FCS CTE or BME CTE major. Please have the advisor verify the meeting by signing below. Student anticipates acceptance into the Professional Education Program
TEPCERRESP Signature of Education Advisor Date

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Instructions for Major Applicants to the Department of

Family & Consumer Sciences

Programs in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences:

  • Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising
  • Career and Technical Education
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Career and Technical Education Teaching
  • Family and Child Life
  • Global Wine Studies
  • Recreation and Tourism

Family and Child LifeBachelor of Science
Application requirements:
  • A 2.7 gpa is required to apply for the major.
  • Freshmen and transfer students are encouraged to apply however all students must hold a 2.7 cumulative GPA upon attaining Sophomore standing (45 credits).
To apply for the major:
  • Meet with a program advisor:
  • Dr. Amy Claridge: , Michaelsen 327
  • Dr. Sarah Feeney: , Michaelsen 227
  • Dr. Duane Dowd: , Michaelsen 100
  • Complete the FCS Major Application Form (Page 1 of this document), select your specialization in either Child Life or Family Science, and get your advisor’s signature.
  • Turn in the completed application form to the department office, Michaelsen 100.
Degree completion requirements:
  • Earn a minimum grade of C- in each course used to fulfill major course requirements.
  • Have a 2.7 minimum cumulative GPA in the major.