The belief that family life is important to all people is the basis of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. It is believed that family life may be improved through education. Our program provides the kind of learning that fosters citizenship and intelligent consumer practices thus fortifying the home and enhancing the individual. The program includes techniques and skills the student may utilize to successfully confront situations of personal and family life. The Family and Consumer Science Program realizes the need for students to evaluate situations and make rational decisions regarding their present and future life experiences.