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Bachelor of Family and Consumer Sciences

California State University, Sacramento

  • Sacramento, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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California State University, Sacramento campus

About the program

Bachelor's degree preparing teachers of family and consumer sciences.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Family and Consumer Sciences. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.

Career outcomes

  • K-12 teacher
  • Youth center mentor
  • Youth camp instructor

Curriculum

  • Faculty from child development
  • Dietetics and nutrition teach practical life-skills content for family well-being. Students may complete the major with or without teacher certification
  • An interim occupational certificate is also available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school diploma and transcript (first-time freshmen)
  • Lower-division transfers with 2.4 college GPA
  • Additional academic criteria: 3.0 out of 4.0 or 80% average (high school)
  • Transfer applicants 2.4 post-secondary GPA (3.0 high school if under 60 units).

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

High school diploma and transcript (first-time freshmen), lower-division transfers with 2.4 college GPA

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 64 (3.5 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE Academic 50

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Financial Support Statement

How to apply

  1. Review the Family and Consumer Sciences admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,960 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusSacramento (main campus)
Faculty or schoolCollege of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
DepartmentDepartment of Family and Consumer Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Family and Consumer Sciences. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    183 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.