Family & Consumer Sciences

Pride and Promise

Family and Consumer Sciences, a multidimensional area of professional study, has been an integral part of the Harding University academic curriculum since its beginning in 1924. The strategic planning process has resulted in ongoing curriculum and facility changes to give the graduates a competitive edge in the workplace.

Careers serving families and consumers provide the most exciting, diverse, interesting and abundant professional opportunities today. These careers are available in every country, in every state, and in big and small cities throughout the world. In addition, the modern job market is continually creating new opportunities and new job titles. Obviously, the family-and consumer-oriented professions are diverse, but they also have much in common. They all have strong orientation toward service to families and consumers (Sproles & Sproles, 1996)

Vision

Christian professionals dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening families and enabling communities.

Mission

Prepare Christian professionals to assume leadership roles that support quality of life of individuals and families in contemporary society.

Goals

In congruence with the mission of the University and the standards of The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, the Department seeks to:

1. Provide opportunities for students to develop their God-given talents for service to individuals, families, communities and the church.
2. Enhance students' growth in the fruit of the Spirit through daily interaction and classroom strategies.
3. Prepare students for diverse careers in family and consumer sciences.
4. Provide a solid foundation for students who pursue advanced study.
5. Prepare students for a life-long commitment to learning and professional development.
6. Contribute to the preparation of professionals in other disciplines.