Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
THE FOUNDATION: heartbeat of our purpose
Family and Consumer Sciences at Morgan State University (FACS) is all about mastering the art of living your best life—it's the science behind thriving. This field embraces the core of who we are, blending knowledge, creativity, and compassion to empower individuals, families, and communities. It's not just about one stage of life, but about shaping well-being across all ages and environments.
Imagine peeling apart what we know and then putting it back together in fresh ways. That’s how we dive into our Body of Knowledge.
Our Body of Knowledge branches into three major zones: Core Concepts, Integrative Elements, and Cross-Cutting Themes—all of which give shape to what makes FACS dynamic and relevant.
| CORE CONCEPTS | INTEGRATIVE ELEMENTS | CROSS CUTTING THEMES |
|---|---|---|
| CORE CONCEPTS Basic Human Needs | INTEGRATIVE ELEMENTS Life Course Development | CROSS CUTTING THEMES Building Capacity |
| CORE CONCEPTS Individual Well Bieng | INTEGRATIVE ELEMENTS Human Ecosystems | CROSS CUTTING THEMES Global Connections |
| CORE CONCEPTS Family Strengths | INTEGRATIVE ELEMENTS N/A | CROSS CUTTING THEMES Sustainable Resources |
| CORE CONCEPTS Community Vitality | INTEGRATIVE ELEMENTS N/A | CROSS CUTTING THEMES Appropriate Use of Techology |
| CORE CONCEPTS N/A | INTEGRATIVE ELEMENTS N/A | CROSS CUTTING THEMES Wellness |
Contact Information
Dr. Jacqueline M. Holland
Associate Professor and Department Chair
1700 E Cold Spring Lane
Jenkins Building (Quad), Rm. 403
Baltimore, MD 21251
P: 443-885-3360
Contact Information
Dr. Jacqueline M. Holland
Associate Professor and Department Chair
1700 E Cold Spring Lane
Jenkins Building (Quad), Rm. 403
Baltimore, MD 21251
P: 443-885-3360