BSAS in Family and Consumer Studies

This curriculum map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan of study to complete a BSAS in Family and Consumer Studies –Consumer Studies Option. Highlighted courses must be completed in the semester listed in order for the student to graduate in a timely manner. Please see the Undergraduate Bulletin for general education requirements and other university requirements for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor every semester to make sure they are on track to graduate.

Coursework or Credit by Exam upon Entry as a Freshman
YSU Course Subject and Title Credits YSU Course Subject and Title Credits
ENGL 1550 Writing 1 3 CHEM 1515/1515L General Chemistry 1 (NS) 4
ENGL 1551 Writing 2 3 PHLT 1568 Healthy Lifestyles (SPA) 3
CMST 1545 Communication Foundations 3 General Education Arts and Humanities course 3
PHYS 1501/1501L Fundamentals of Physics 1 and lab (NS) 5 PSYC 1560 General Psychology (SS) 3
Total hours completed: 27 hours      
Year 1 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
MATH 2623 Survey of Math 3 ECON 2610 Principles of Microeconomics (SS) 3
FNUT 1551 Normal Nutrition (SPA) 3 MRCH 3705 Textiles 3
FNUT 1553/L Food Science Management and Lab 4 General Education Arts and Humanities course 3
HMEC 1550 Human Ecology Professions 1 Minor Course 3
SOC 1500 Introduction to Sociology 3 Department Elective 3
Minor Course 3    
Total 17 Total 15
Year 2 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
MRCH 3730 Soc./Psych-Clothing Appearance 3 HMEC 3780Consumer Economics 3
MRCH 3764 Family Housing 3 PSYC 2617 Research Methods 4
PSYC 3758 Lifespan Development 3 CHFM 3731 Individual & Family Development 3
Minor Courses 6 Minor Course 3
Department Elective 3 Department Elective HMEC 5892 recommended 3
Total 18 Total 16
Year 3 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
HMEC 4890 Communicating Contemporary Issues 3 HMEC 4836 Internship 3
HMEC 4876 Undergraduate Research 2 HMEC 4852 Family Resource Management 3
Minor Course 3 HMEC 4877 Research Capstone 2
Department Elective (HMEC 5893 recommended) 3 Minor Course 3
Additional Department Electives 6 Elective, minor course or departmental elective 3
Total 17 Total 14