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Bachelor of Family and Consumer Sciences
- Moscow, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor's degree preparing teachers of family and consumer sciences.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): 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
- Completed secondary school with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (Admissions Office converts grades) and eligibility for university study in the home country
- Transfer applicants 2.0 cumulative GPA on 14+ transferable credits (2.8 for College of Engineering transfers from out of state)
- Proof of funds (Certificate of Financial Responsibility with bank statement) for the I-20
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Completed secondary school with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (Admissions Office converts grades) and eligibility for university study in the home country, Transfer applicants 2.0 cumulative GPA on 14+ transferable credits (2.8 for College of Engineering transfers from out of state), Proof of funds (Certificate of Financial Responsibility with bank statement) for the I-20
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 70 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.0 (test on/after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo 100
- PTE Academic 48
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the GPA and English proficiency requirements and last dates: Fall
- Spring
- Summer. Apply about three months ahead. Apply on the university website and pay the 50 USD fee by card. Upload transcripts and English proof (the applicable IELTS score
- Duolingo 100
- TOEFL or PTE 48). Receive the admission decision. Submit the Certificate of Financial Responsibility
- Bank statement and passport copy to get the I-20
- Then apply for the F-1 visa. Allow time for travel and orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,225 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Moscow campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Agricultural and Life Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible first-year international students who attended secondary school outside the United States may apply for the competitive #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship. Applicants must submit a 500–1,000-word essay or a two-to-five-minute video about intercultural learning; admission and a separate scholarship application are required. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,225 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,428 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 70 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.0 (test on/after 2026-01-21), Duolingo 100, PTE Academic 48.