Mission

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Baylor University prepares students to become professionals in business, education, and service careers that use the family and consumer sciences knowledge base and to assume individual, family and community roles as Christians in an increasingly complex global society.

Growth Initiatives

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Baylor University focuses on the continued success of being one of the nation's elite FCS programs. Below is a list of initiatives that will encompass our rich tradition of having excellence in academia, superior professionalism, and high job-placement ratings in our graduating students.

Capacity Building
Identifying talents and strengths
Technology
A vehicle to explore new knowledge affecting the quality of life or families and communities
Wellness
Holistic approach to health and well-being...taking responsibility
Resource Development and Sustainability
Meeting the needs of families and communities today without jeopardizing the prospects of future generations
Global Interdependence
A deep sense of responsibility and shared concern for all of mankind as we ethically embrace opportunities and accept challenges

Purpose and Profile

The purpose of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is to prepare graduates to function as practicing professionals with a major focus on individual, family, and community well-being. Each of the programs within family and consumer sciences addresses a particular aspect of life firmly supported by a strong knowledge base. Each professional program provides breath and depth in the content area of specialization and develops student competencies essential to contemporary practice in the professional field, excelling in areas of capacity building, wellness, resource development and sustainability, technology, and global interdependence. Each program strives to prepare individuals with divergent abilities and interests for professional roles of leadership in business, communications, community services and development, education, extension, government, health care, industry, and related positions. Educated in service-based disciplines, students enter the job market in positions related to marketing consumer goods and services, developing and improving products and services, ensuring food safety and nutrition, and caring for and supporting the needs of children and families. Graduates are also involved in market research of clothing and textiles, designing functional, safe, and aesthetic environments, and teaching in public and private settings.

Students in family and consumer sciences are strongly supported by faculty members in their various disciplines representing a diversity of interest and backgrounds related to their specialized fields. Faculty prepare students for future career paths through experiential learning and leadership and involvement in professional and service learning experiences. Students are prepared to enter the work force with a deep sense of responsibility and shared concern for all of mankind, ethically embracing opportunities and accepting challenges.