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Family and Consumer Sciences

Program Transfer Guide
Morgan State University
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About the Program

Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) is a  field of study  which encompasses a broad range of topics relating to personal and family well-being. It integrates various disciplines such as nutrition, parenting, human development, finance, textiles, and more. FACS aims to empower individuals and families with the skills and knowledge needed to make informed decisions that contribute to a high and positive  quality of life. It is crucial in promoting healthy relationships, managing resources effectively, and enhancing overall well-being

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with tracks in Fashion Merchandising Family Science, and general FAmily and Consumer studies with a concentration in Family and consumer Sciences Education. The Department prepares students with the competencies and skills needed to address changes and new developments in consumer goods and services; conduct research; and work with communities to implement programs that improve family life.  Its mission is to imporve the quality and wellbeing of individual and family life in communities served by the University.

Family and Consumer Sciences embodies three purposes in its commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals and families:

  • Enhancing students’ personal development
  • Preparing each student for family living
  • Educating students for professional specialization
  • Equipping students to address needs which lead to well-being

Requirements for the B.S. Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences


A minimum of 120 credit hours are required to graduate with a B.S. degree in Family and Consumer Sciences.  These credits are distributed as follows:
General Education and University Requirements    43
Supporting Courses    12
Common Core Courses for the Family and Consumer Sciences Major    16
Required Courses for the Family and Consumer Sciences Tracks    49
Total Credits:    120

PTG Requirements

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Morgan State University Requirement
  • General Education Requirement: Information, Technological, and Media Literacy (IM)
    3 - 4 credits
  • General Education Requirement: English Composition (EC) *Students must select two courses from the EC distribution area; ENGL 101 is a pre-requisite for ENGL 102; ENGL 111 is a pre-requisite for ENGL 112. Students must earn a grade of C or better in both courses in the sequence.
    6 - 8 credits
    Take the following
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: * Course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: * Course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Take the following
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: * Course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: * Course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
  • General Education Requirement: Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (MQ)
    3 - 5 credits
  • General Education Requirement: Biological and Physical Sciences (BP) take the following courses, take 7-8 credits
    7 - 8 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    Notes: 3 credits no lab req. BP
  • General Education Requirement: Critical Thinking (CT)
    3 credits
  • General Education Requirement: Health and Healthful Living (HH)
    1 - 3 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: * denotes a department required supporting/major course which may fulfill a general education requirement and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher
  • General Education Requirement: Arts and Humanities (AH) Students must select two courses from different disciplines in the AH distribution area.
    6 - 8 credits
  • General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences (SB) Students must select two courses from different disciplines in the SB distribution area. For the General Track, PSYC 101 (General Psychology), cannot be used as a SB general education requirement.
    6 - 8 credits
  • General Education Requirement: Contemporary and Global Issues, Ideas and Values (CI) Students must complete one of the options in the CI distribution area.
    3 credits
  • University Requirement: Any Physical (PHEC) Activity, et.al. Required for graduation
    1 - 3 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Common Core Requirements * All Supporting, Family and Consumer Sciences Core, and Major Required Courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
    12 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: * denotes a department required supporting/major course which may fulfill a general education requirement and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: * denotes a department required supporting/major course which may fulfill a general education requirement and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: * denotes a department required supporting/major course which may fulfill a general education requirement and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: * denotes a department required supporting/major course which may fulfill a general education requirement and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Grand Total Credits
60
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.