CSUN Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Our Mission To enhance the quality of life for individuals, families and communities through education, research, creative endeavors and public service. Our Vision The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is inspired by the belief that a supportive, challenging learning environment is a foundation for the personal, intellectual and professional development of our students, faculty and staff. Our Purpose Family and Consumer Sciences encompasses the study of relationships among people and their personal environments, focusing on the impact of physical, biological and social environments on human behavior and development. We prepare students to become informed citizens and professionals through the study of our programs.