The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences provides integrative educational programs and conducts research focused on reciprocal relationships; relationships among individuals, families and their near environments with the goal of improving the quality of life within a dynamic global community.

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Students holding FCCLA sign at Western Michigan University

Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter

FCCLA at WMU, an organization aimed at enhancing family and consumer sciences, offers students the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life in an advanced setting. 

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Marcell

Major: youth and community development

Lulu

Major: fashion design and development
Antonia

Antonia

Major: nutrition and dietetics
Jamiese

Jamiese

Major: child development and services

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