Family and Consumer Sciences program | Family and Consumer Sciences

Why study Family and Consumer Sciences at Harding?

Connections

The department’s variety of organizations provide students with connections and growth opportunities within their majors.

The Family and Consumer Sciences Student Association

The Family and Consumer Sciences Student Association prepares new professionals by providing opportunities to serve individuals, families, communities and one another in association-sponsored programs and service projects.

Faith-based Perspective

Harding integrates Christian principles into every course, preparing you to lead and serve with compassion and integrity.

More Information

Harding’s Nu Delta chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu, a national honor society for family and consumer sciences, provides recognition and honor for distinguished academic achievements and professional growth through education and service.

Dale and Joan Coleman Endowed Scholarship Fund for Family and Consumer Sciences: Dale and Joan Coleman established this fund to provide scholarships for students majoring in family and consumer sciences at Harding.

Lisa and Rachel Miller Scholarship: The Lisa and Rachel Miller Scholarship is for family and consumer science ducation majors.

Mildred L. Bell Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship: Faculty, friends and family members established this scholarship as a tribute to Dr. Mildred L. Bell, chair of Harding's Deparment of Home Economics from 1959-1984.

Sharen Crockett Scholarship: Preference is given to child development and child life majors.

Ellis Endowed Development Scholarship: All family and consumer science majors are eligible to apply.

Cheryl Helms Endowed Scholarship: Must be a nutrition and dietetics, child development, or child life major.

What can you do with a degree in family and consumer sciences?

Fashion Merchandiser or Retail Manager

Work in the textile and apparel industry, retail businesses or marketing firms to market and sell clothing, manage retail operations or assist with product development.

Child and/or family advocates

Family advocates assist parents, find foster homes for children, advise teachers in schools and serve families in a variety of other roles. As a child or family advocate, you will make a lifelong difference every day by helping strengthen family relationships and support your community.

Health educator

Work for a public health organization, school or nonprofit organization to promote wellness and educate communities on health, nutrition and family relationships by developing and implementing health education programs.

Family and Consumer Sciences