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Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Human Sciences Education

Department of Applied Human Sciences

College of Education & Applied Human Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Human Sciences Education

Department of Applied Human Sciences

College of Education & Applied Human Sciences

On-Campus

Program

126 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Full-Time, In-State Tuition

$5,010 Per Semester

Low-Cost Textbooks

For All Students

Provide Students with a Foundation for Lifelong Health and Success

EKU’s interdisciplinary human sciences education program can prepare you for a variety of careers including teaching and working with youth in schools or through community extension services. The program teaches students to confidently make decisions about taking care of themselves and others, now and in the future. Interdisciplinary human sciences educators integrate multiple subject areas related to the human experience, such as biology, social sciences, and health, to provide a broad, holistic understanding.

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Career Outlook

Employment of high school and middle grades teachers is projected to remain steady through 2033.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A degree in family and consumer sciences education can open the door to a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities.

Job Titles Include:

  • Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (Middle Grades)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (High School)
  • USDA Cooperative Extension Service, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
  • USDA Cooperative Extension Service, 4-H Agent
  • Child and Family Services Advocate

EKU Family and Consumer Sciences Education graduates are prepared for employment in a variety of roles.

Employers Include:

  • Kentucky Middle Schools
  • Kentucky High Schools
  • Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
  • Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
  • Various Social Service Agencies (government, private and nonprofit)

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Low-cost textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Generous credit transfer policy
  • Free tutoring and career services assistance
  • EPSB accredited
  • CAEP accredited

Program Options

Choose between two concentrations that offer the opportunity to tailor the degree to specific career goals and give you a competitive edge in the job market. Options include:

The Family and Consumer Sciences Education concentration leads graduates to Kentucky public school certification for teaching FCS in middle school and high school, advise local FCCLA chapters, and possess excellent qualifications for working with 4-H youth or in FCS educator positions with the USDA Cooperative Extension Service.

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Kentucky educator certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s), please check the Education Professional Standards Board website at www.epsb.ky.gov for current test requirements and current cut scores. You may also contact the Division of Professional Learning and Assessment at (502) 564-5778.

The Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education concentration leads graduates to Kentucky public school certification for teaching children birth through age five. Graduates learn to prepare individual education plans for children who experience developmental delays and support plans to assist families of those children. IECE graduates will be able to teach in private agencies serving infants to two-year-olds and public school settings (Pre-K, three and four-year-olds, and kindergarten not connected with primary programs for first through third grade). 

PRAXIS Disclaimer
Kentucky educator certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s), please check the Education Professional Standards Board website at www.epsb.ky.gov for current test requirements and current cut scores. You may also contact the Division of Professional Learning and Assessment at (502) 564-5778.

Minors & Certificates

Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:

  • Apparel Design and Merchandising
  • Child and Family Studies
  • Special Education
  • Food and Nutrition

View the full list of minors available.

You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested certificates for this program include:

  • Gastronomic Tourism
  • Learning and Behavior Disorders

View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.

Curriculum & Admission

EKU’s Interdisciplinary Human Sciences Education curriculum offers a dynamic and interactive program that enhances student learning. Graduates of the program are well prepared to teach in middle or high school, work with 4-H youth or in FCS educator positions with the USDA Cooperative Extension Service.

The Interdisciplinary Human Sciences Education program provides a balanced degree that blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as food preparation and composition, lifecycle nutrition, introductory apparel production, introduction to the family, identity and sexuality, and hospitality and tourism essentials.

A minimum of 126 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

EKU Academic Catalog

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 90 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 30 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

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All applicants must provide an application and evidence of appropriate scholastic achievement through prior educational experience.

Please note that certain degree programs have special admission requirements. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to all degree programs.

The completed application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the University no later than:

• August 1 for fall enrollment
• December 1 for spring enrollment
• May 1 for summer enrollment

To apply for undergraduate admission to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), submit an application at apply.eku.edu and submit your materials noted below electronically or by mail to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Kentucky University
Whitlock Bldg. 112, CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3154.

The Family and Consumer Sciences Education degree is accredited by Kentucky’s Educational Professionals Standards Board (EPSB) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Education and Applied Human Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to your enrollment advisor.

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Jeff Durham

College Enrollment Counselor

Call: 859-622-2638
Text: 859-511-7891
ceahs.recruitment@eku.edu

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John Hepner

Enrollment Counselor

859-622-8610
John.Hepner@eku.edu

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Additional Contact Info

Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345

Student Stories & Features

  • Emma Moffett

    EKU Family and Consumer Sciences Education Student
    The faculty at EKU has played a large role in my experience at EKU. I have learned so much from the professors teaching my classes. The labs that EKU has on campus allowing students to sew, cook, teach preschoolers, and observe students in the classroom is a great plus to EKU. The professors are so knowledgeable about what they are teaching their students; and with the smaller class sizes building relationships within the classroom with my peers as well as professors is something I cherish.

  • Alex Bowman

    EKU Family and Consumer Sciences Education Graduate
    What I found surprising about the FCS education program at EKU was the variety of course work you get to take. As a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher you are required to be knowledgeable in many topics including child development, foods and nutrition, hospitality and tourism, and fashion and interior design. I was worried that I would not have a solid understanding of each area. However, through the program at EKU I became very well rounded. Earning a bachelors degree in family and consumer sciences has allowed me to work at my dream job. I love getting to do what…

  • Timothy Knight

    EKU Global Hospitality & Tourism Student
    The individualized caring attention and focus provided is something I never thought you could get at a University this size. My Advisor, Mrs. Seaman, answered all of my questions and went through all of my scenarios to figure out the best schedule for me. I never felt rushed or like she had more people to get to even though I imagine she did.

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Room 102

2388 Crabbe Street
Richmond, KY 40475

859-622-3445
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