Family and Consumer Science General
Associate in Science Fashion Merchandising · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science
The associate degree program in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), general option, prepares students to transfer to teacher education or career pathway programs at four-year schools and for productive family living and wise consumer decisions. Employment opportunities are as high school family and consumer sciences teachers or to work in businesses and agencies serving families. Students synthesize scientific and artistic information with regards to sociological and cultural perspective to make lifestyle changes that improve their quality of life.
The graduate of the Associate in Science in Family and Consumer Science General will:
- Synthesize and apply nutrition science information and culinary techniques and make lifestyle changes that improve health and promote longevity.
- Will analyze and direct their financial affairs with regards to short and long term plans.
- Will design and implement life management strategies and goals to improve their quality of life.
- Will integrate fashion principles, textile characteristics and personal style with marketing strategies to create and present projects and portfolios tailored to their chosen career.
- Will compare and contrast family and relationships dynamics from a sociological and cultural perspective.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 24 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (18 units): | 24 | |
| BUS 130 | Consumer & Family Finance | 3 |
| ECON 130 | Consumer and Family Finance | 3 |
| FCS 130 | Consumer and Family Finance | 3 |
| CA 120 | Principles of Foods 1 | 4 |
| CA 123 | Principles of Foods 2 | 2 |
| FASH 103 | Textiles | 3 |
| FASH 110 | Apparel Construction 1 | 3 |
| FSN 110 | Nutrition Science | 3 |
| 3 units selected from the following based on the university you are transferring to: | 3 | |
| PSY 118 | Human Development - Lifespan | 3 |
| FASH 102 | Fashion Design Analysis | 3 |
| 3 units selected from the following based on the university you are transferring to: | 3 | |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECS 101 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 30 | |