BS Family and Consumer Sciences at University of Idaho

Programme overview

In this program you’ll develop skills to assist families and consumers in making decisions that improve their lives. You’ll receive a broad education that covers diverse topics including consumer and family finance, human development, nutrition, apparel and textiles, child development and family life.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | Department: Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include HDFS 1050 Individual and Family Development; ATD 1190 Introduction to Fashion and the Apparel Industry; ATD 1230 Textiles; FN 2050 Concepts in Human Nutrition; ECDE 2100 Introduction to Early Childhood Education; ATD 2240 Apparel Construction and Assembly Processes Studio.

Career pathways

Prepare for a career addressing the complex issues facing individuals, families and communities. Related occupations listed for this programme include Social and Community Service Managers; Social and Human Service Assistants; Marriage and Family Therapists; Child, Family, and School Social Workers; Social Science Research Assistants.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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