Bachelor in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (Bachelor's)

Central Washington University's main campus is in historic Ellensburg, Washington, where a 380-acre residential setting brings together modern learning facilities, residence halls, and athletic facilities. The university also operates six satellite locations across the state, giving students additional options in Des Moines, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Pierce County, Wenatchee, and Yakima. Ellensburg is the central campus for students seeking a residential university experience.

Academic choices include more than 135 accredited undergraduate majors and 32 accredited master's degree programs, along with minor and certificate options. Small class sizes, a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and real-world learning opportunities shape the academic experience. Programs are presented as preparation for careers of today and tomorrow, allowing students to build an academic path around their interests and goals.

Students can take part in more than 125 student organizations, movie nights, and intramural sports. Central Washington provides admissions and aid support throughout the application process, while its campus community is designed to support individual journeys to success. International students should note the distinction between the residential Ellensburg campus and the university's satellite locations, which offer programs, certificates, and learning environments closer to communities across Washington. The university's locations include facilities and programs suited to different academic and career needs.

This programme prepares students for roles in family and consumer sciences fields such as nutrition, housing, and fashion. It offers a broad foundation in family and consumer sciences with flexibility to pair with a minor. Most courses are delivered online, allowing students to complete the degree at their own pace. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills in real-world applications of consumer science.

Focus areas include Nutrition, Housing, Fashion, Family and Consumer Sciences.

The degree requires a total of 180 credits, including major coursework and a required minor. Students must complete a minimum of 45 credits in upper-division courses.

Graduates pursue careers in nutrition services, housing management, fashion merchandising, and consumer education.

Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.3 to be admitted to the major. A Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) is recommended before admission. Students must meet catalog requirements in place at the time of admission.

The programme totals about 180 credit hours. Online delivery with on-campus options; full-time or part-time study; typical duration is four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.