BS in Family and Consumer Sciences – Event Planning
Turn Your Passion for Creating Memories into a Career with Liberty’s Event Planning Degree
Do you want to use your management and planning skills to help make someone’s dream event come true? Imagine helping brides plan for their perfect day or helping businesses in your community put together events that can drive industries forward. Liberty’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) – Event Planning can help you develop the skills to help make these events happen.
In the event planning program, you can discover how to design, plan, and carry out diverse events from corporate meetings and conferences to social functions like weddings and community fundraisers. Organizations in every industry need experts to help manage events for community outreach. This program can help you immerse yourself in all aspects of the event industry, including marketing, technology, and entrepreneurship. Your courses focus on developing your design and event operations skills to help prepare you to pursue many types of event planning.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our BS in Family and Consumer Sciences – Event Planning Degree
Internship Opportunity
The required internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your field.
You may have the chance to assist with real events, work alongside industry professionals, and develop practical skills in planning, coordination, and client communication.
Clubs on Campus
On-campus clubs allow you to connect with other students and professionals in the field.
These clubs often host networking events, guest speakers, and hands-on projects that could give you experience in planning and executing events while building relationships that can support your future.
Event Planning Society
Join our Event Planning Society (EPS), which exists to provide hands-on experience and networking opportunities to those who are interested in the events planning and coordination.
EPS strives to be a place for all students to enhance their creativity, professional skills, and peer relationships.
Skill Development
Through the hands-on experience in the internship and the knowledge you can gain in courses, you can develop valuable skills that may be applied in a variety of fields.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a BS in FACS – Event Planning?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences with a specialization in event planning can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Catering services manager
- Donor or sponsorship coordinator
- Event and meeting planner
- Event coordinator and consultant
- Event space or venue manager
- Health services event planner
- Marketing or communications manager
- Party planner
- Program coordinator
- Program manager
- Staff or volunteer coordinator
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Event Planning Degree?
With a degree in family and consumer sciences, you can develop a foundation of knowledge and training that can help prepare you for a field focused on enriching the lives of others. You have the opportunity to explore ways to positively impact families and communities through effective management skills and by exploring how to plan important life events.
The curriculum covers topics such as the needs of contemporary families, interior and apparel design, human nutrition, parenting, and career planning – each designed to help you understand what may support others in living more fulfilling lives. Additionally, you can study event management and participate in a FACS internship, providing you with hands-on experience in event planning.
Featured BS in Event Planning Courses
EMGT 320 – Special Events Management
EMGT 420 – Conference and Meeting Management
FACS 351 – Event Management
STCO 289 – Digital Promotion Technologies and Applications
Degree Information
- This program falls under the College of Arts and Sciences
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- View our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s BS in FACS – Event Planning Degree?
Turn Your Passion Into Reality
Our FACS degree with a specialization in event planning gives you the chance to explore education, resources, and experiences that may support your journey in event planning.
Study Under Industry Experts
You have the chance to study under professors who bring real-life experience to the classroom, offering guidance and mentorship throughout your academic journey.
Gain Hands-On Experience
In addition to time in the classroom, you can gain hands-on experience through internships, providing practical insights into the industry.
Build a Strong Foundation
With access to quality studies, experienced faculty, and real-world opportunities, you can build a foundation to explore a career in event planning.
Admissions
How Do You Become a BS in FACS – Event Planning Student?
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)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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