Minors in Family and Consumer Sciences

Add to your career potential!

Adding one of our Family and Consumer Science minors is an easy way for non‑majors to elevate their degree with practical skills that employers value across every industry. Whether you want to strengthen your understanding of human behavior, improve your design and communication abilities, or gain insight into wellness, families, and community systems, our minors offer flexible, high‑impact coursework that complements any major. You’ll broaden your perspective, enhance your résumé, and graduate with a more versatile, well‑rounded academic profile that sets you apart in whatever career path you pursue.

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APPAREL DESIGN MINOR

A minor in Apparel Design enables students to gain competency in areas expected of apparel designers, combining technical and creative skills with industry knowledge for the design and creation of fashionable and functional clothing.

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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY SCIENCES

The Human Development and Family Sciences minor provides students with a foundation in the basic principles and knowledge of human development and family sciences across the lifespan that can enrich and complement their primary area of study.

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HUMAN NUTRITION & FOOD

A minor in Human Nutrition and Food enhances degrees in kinesiology and health, food science, nursing, and related fields by teaching students how food choices influence health.

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INTERIOR DESIGN

A minor in Interior Design enables students with career interests in this field to gain experience in the competency areas expected of interior designers.