Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) prepare majors to manage professional responsibilities while balancing family and career. Students are challenged with quality courses and programs in education (elementary and secondary); nutrition and wellness; child development and family life; interior design; and fashion merchandising. Internships and practicums are available to all majors to provide additional important practical application. An FCS minor complements almost any major at Bridgewater and adds to a student’s career choices.

FCS is housed in Moomaw Hall, completed in 1970, which includes a play-school room (renovated in 2004 by interior design students), an eight-kitchen foods laboratory, a clothing/textiles/design lab and classrooms equipped with computer projection systems. A student computer/study room is available for FCS students.

A major in Family and Consumer Sciences consists of a minimum of 30-41 credit hours depending upon the area of specialization. A Family and Consumer Sciences major may be earned in either Family and Consumer Sciences Secondary Education or General Family and Consumer Sciences. General Family and Consumer Sciences majors may also be certified in Elementary Education, grades PreK-6. A major in Nutrition and Wellness is also offered.

Between 75 and 90 majors are currently enrolled in Family and Consumer Sciences, with 15-20 students graduating each year.