Programs

Curricula in the PLNU Department of  Family and Consumer Sciences address the relationships between individuals, families, communities and the environments in which they function.  The Department aims to provide a broad, but integrated, education within the wide variety of subject matter within the discipline.

Students majoring in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at PLNU will find a theory-based, practical and liberal arts education that focuses on families and individuals in the areas of nutrition, human development, family and community health, housing, textiles, interiors, management, fashion merchandising and personal development.

Department courses are designed to enable students to develop a multi-cultural perspective, embrace the importance of serving others in diverse environments, and hone skills to meet the demands of life in an ever-changing society. As its mission, the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences seeks to equip students with in-depth knowledge and skills in one specialization of the field.

The specialties available as majors in the PLNU Department of Family and Consumer Sciences are:

Child and Adolescent Development
Dietetics
Family and Consumer Sciences
Fashion and Interiors

• Fashion Merchandising
• Interior Design

Nutrition and Food

• Food Service Management
• Nutrition and Health

View the Catalog Listings & Descriptions for requirments.

Family & Consumer Sciences Catalog Listing >

Individuals in these majors would be able to work in public or private sectors. Coursework places emphasis on the challenges facing today's families, and on systems and skills that are needed within the context of the family functioning within the community.

Students interested in becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD) should consult the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) at the American Dietetic Association (ADA) for more information: CADE; The American Dietetic Association; 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000; Chicago, IL  60606-6995.  Graduates in the Dietetics major will require further training from an ADA-accredited internship program, in order to complete ADA requirements to be an RD.  PLNU's Didactic Program in Dietetics is fully accredited by the American Dietetic Association.