The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Baylor University prepares sthudents to become professionals in business, education, and service careers that use the family and consumer sciences knowledge base and to assume individual, family and community roles in an increasingly complex global society.

The Child and Family Studies program at Baylor University focuses on a contextual understanding of families and individuals in a diverse and ever-changing world. Students acquire broad knowledge in the study of individuals, families, and relationships. Child and Family Studies students go beyond the classroom to get hands-on experience. They practice application of knowledge, developing skills that will maximize their efforts in their work with individuals and families. Students have opportunities to work with children at Baylor's Piper Center for Family Studies and Child Development, shadow professionals in the field, complete Child and Family related service in a variety of agencies/organizations, and are required to successfully complete a practicum experience in an agency/organization in their area of interest. Baylor Child and Family Studies students select a specific area (Child Development, Child Life, or Family Studies) as the focus of their studies, while also taking a wide range of courses to better prepare them as professionals who will work with individuals and families. Completion of a Family and Consumer Sciences degree in the Child and Family Studies program leads to careers involving children, adults, and families in communities, government, and business.