BSFCS Consumer Affairs - Personal Financial Management Concentration

Course Overview This program offers a diverse range of specialized majors within the family and consumer sciences field, each designed to prepare students for impactful careers. Students can choose from concentrations in Consumer Affairs, Human Development, Fashion Merchandising, Interior Design, and Nutrition, tailoring their education to their professional goals. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience through internships, technology, and real-world projects. Key Program Highlights Choose from five distinct career-focused majors including accredited programs in Interior Design (CIDA) and Dietetics (ACEND). Gain valuable professional experience through hands-on internships, industry software training, and study tours. Prepare for diverse careers in fields like financial counseling, child life services, retail buying, commercial design, and public health nutrition. Option to pursue Texas Teacher Certification to teach Family and Consumer Sciences in secondary education. Note: Certain tracks require criminal background checks for fieldwork in child development centers or for teacher certification.