• Dean Li and Rebecca Gordon in front of WMU seal

    Dean Li with FCS student, Rebecca Gordon, at 2018 CEHD Emeriti Luncheon.

  • Students at a service table

    Dietetics students prepare monthly family table dinner in Kalamazoo's West Douglas neighborhood

  • Dr. Sango Otieno, Dr. Richard Zinser, Tina Koepf, and Dr. Louann Bierlein-Palmer in front of orange wall

    Dr. Sango Otieno, Dr. Richard Zinser, Tina Koepf and Dr. Louann Bierlein-Palmer (left to right) of the dissertation committee after a student successfully defended for the PhD in Educational Leadership - Workforce Education concentration.

  • avery green by graffiti wall art

    FCS student aims to clean up the fashion industry.
  • Still image of interior design studioInter

    Interior design students showcase their work in the studio.

Mission statement

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.

Academic programs

Bachelor's degrees

Minors

Graduate Certificates

Master's Degrees

Doctoral Degrees

Faculty

FCS faculty in the kohrman stairwell

FCS faculty, fall 2018

News

WMU to expand offerings in youth and community development - Aug. 10

WMU student aims to clean up the fashion industry - July 23

Students honored for entrepreneurial innovation - May 8

2017 FCS Newsletter - Dec. 7

Three members of CEHD community shine in 2018 excellence in diversity awards - Nov. 30

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