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Ball State University

Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
CFLE approved

About the Program

Last Updated: 
September 23, 2011

The mission of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is to prepare students who will be uniquely qualified to improving the quality of life for individuals, families, communities, and the environment in which they function. Further, the mission is to empower individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society. This is accomplished through the integration and application of knowledge and skills from family and consumer sciences as well as a variety of other disciplines. The department values the scholarly and creative contributions of its faculty and students, as well as professional and community service.

Program Overview

Program Administrator: 
Dr. Scott Hall (adviser)
Department Emphasis: 
Area Percentage
  Family Studies65%
  Child/Human Development20%
  Social Work15%
Campus Enrollment: 
18,000
Programs Options: 
Undergraduate

Address & Contact Information

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2000 West University Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306
United States
40° 11' 50.0352" N, 85° 24' 31.8276" W
p: 765-285-5934
f: 765-285-2314
http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/FCS.aspx

Undergraduate Program

Program Options: 
  • Family & Child
Courses Offered: 
  • Infant/Toddler Development
  • Child Development
  • Life & Workplace Management
  • Family Relations
  • Parenting
  • Presentations, Practices, & Techniques for Family Life Education
  • Marriage
  • Family Stressors & Crises
  • Family Policy
  • Grant Writing and Research Methods
Comments: 

We have knowledgeable and friendly faculty who keep updated on the latest family scholarship through conducting and reading research, making state and national presentations, belonging to professional organizations, and networking with professional colleagues. Our curriculum fulfills the academic requirements for becoming a Certified Family Life Educator. Internships are available across the state and many have lead to employment following graduation. Currently most family courses have an enrollment of 45 students or less.

CFLE Information

NCFR recognizes schools offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with course work that follows the Standards and Criteria required for approval as a Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). NCFR approval allows the school to offer their graduates the opportunity to apply for Provisional Certification using the Abbreviated Application process. The CFLE Checklist represents the courses that meet the CFLE criteria at that school. Students must complete all the courses on a checklist in order to qualify to apply for the CFLE designation through the Abbreviated Application process.

Download the CFLE Checklist
CFLE Checklist for Ball State University UG Family and Consumer Sciences (pdf, 143.91 KB)