Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) – Professional and Creative Industries
Create Memorable Events with a Family and Consumer Sciences – Professional and Creative Industries Degree
Are you passionate about making life events special? Weddings, graduation parties, birthdays, family reunions, workplace functions—these are all important and valuable ways to show people you care. With Liberty’s degree in professional and creative industries, you’ll learn the skills you need to make connections with people and help create life-long memories. You can make their dreams a reality as you take a front seat in planning so they can fully enjoy these events without stress.
At Liberty, we’ve created our family and consumer sciences degree with a specialization in professional and creative industries to give you the education, resources, and experience you need to excel in the event planning field.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- The required internship provides hands-on experience and potential job offers.
- Our on-campus clubs allow you to connect with other students and professionals in the field.
- We have many FACS clubs, including the Family and Child Development Association, Interior Design Association, Fashion Design and Merchandising Association, Event Planning Society, FACS Honor Society
What Will You Learn?
- Strategies for success in the hospitality industry including essentials in negotiating contracts, planning multi-media components, and coordinating and staffing events such as conferences and weddings
- The historical and philosophical development of the field of family and consumer sciences with a focus on career opportunities
- The management of resources in balancing the multiple roles and responsibilities of family members, including the application of critical thinking to resolve issues, prioritize needs, and set goals
- The theory and application of financial management principles related to the family throughout the life cycle with a focus on an analysis of the relationship between family values and use of resources
Career Opportunities for Family and Consumer Sciences in Professional and Creative Industries Graduates
- Adult or child care administrator
- Event planner
- Extension agent
- Wedding planner
Benefits Available to Family and Consumer Sciences Students
- Participate in the annual student-designer fashion show to showcase your design with Liberty’s best based on a student-chosen and organized design theme.
- Get hands-on experience and networking opportunities in event planning by joining the Event Planning Society.
- Get hands-on experience in your field while making important professional connections in an internship.
- Join over 200 members in the Interior Design Association to gain access to resources, programs, and services to build toward your future career in interior design.
- Cultivate new skills and grow your professional network in the Family and Child Development Association.
- Develop your professional skills in the fashion design industry by joining fellow students in the Fashion Design and Merchandising Association.
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 19, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
