{"id":332,"date":"2022-03-21T12:58:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T17:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/?post_type=program&#038;p=22236"},"modified":"2026-05-27T15:37:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:37:31","slug":"family-and-consumer-sciences","status":"publish","type":"uwsp_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/family-and-consumer-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Family and Consumer Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Help youth and families Flourish in their communities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The family and consumer sciences (FCS) major at UW-Stevens Point, offered on campus and 100% online, is one of the largest FCS programs in the country. Our program, which is approved by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) and provides coursework that meets the standards required for graduates to obtain the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation, offers two options:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Child Life and Family Studies: Be nationally certified to work with families in a variety of   environments, agencies and programs. Child life and family studies graduates are often employed in community-based education, childcare settings, adoption agencies, family crisis centers and eldercare programs. Completion of 10 specific courses fulfills the academic requirements on the path to becoming a \u202fchild life specialist.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified Teacher Education: Be certified to teach family and consumer sciences in elementary and secondary schools and technical institutions or community colleges.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17794735896537\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Why study Family and Consumer Sciences at UW-Stevens Point?<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>As part of your training you have the opportunity to put your skills to use working side-by-side with professionals such as student teaching in an FCS classroom or interning at foster care agencies, YMCAs or Boys and Girls Clubs in positions that often lead to jobs after graduation. In preparation for a diverse and global world, students are also encouraged to participate in one of our diversity immersion service learning programs. Past programs included projects in Romania, China, Puerto Rico and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation in South Dakota.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/Grad-Plan-Family-Consumer-Sciences.pdf\" target=\"_self\">Sample Graduation Plan <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-health-sciences-and-wellness\/school-of-health-sciences-and-wellness\/student-resources\/advising\/\" target=\"_self\">Academic and Career Advising <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/admissions-aid\/\" target=\"_self\">Scholarships and Aid <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/programs\/FDQyaiiNw3D1w2f7C84D\" target=\"_self\">Course Catalog: Child Life and Family Studies Option <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/programs\/FCS-T-BS\" target=\"_self\">Course Catalog: Education Option <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/03\/CPS-Health-Family-Consumer-Sciences-Child-Life-06.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17794737880546504\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Option: Child Life and Family Studies<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Child life and family studies students at UW-Stevens Point are nationally certified to work with families in a variety of settings, agencies and programs. Graduates take positions working in childcare, youth centers, adoption agencies, family crisis and elder care programs. Additionally, the Child Life Specialist Preparation Certificate leads to an occupation in which child life specialists provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation and education that reduce fear, anxiety, and pain for children and youth.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/programs\/FDQyaiiNw3D1w2f7C84D\" target=\"_self\">Course Catalog <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/child-life-specialist-preparation\/\" target=\"_self\">Child Life Specialist Preparation Certificate <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/03\/CPS-Health-Family-Consumer-Sciences-Child-Life-02.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17794737880546504\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Option: FCS Teacher Education<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Become certified to teach family and consumer sciences in elementary and secondary schools and technical institutions or community colleges through the family and consumer sciences-teacher education program at UW-Stevens Point.<\/p>\n<p>As part of your training you have the opportunity to put your skills to use working side-by-side with professionals such as student teaching in an FCS classroom.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/programs\/FCS-T-BS\" target=\"_self\">Course Catalog <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/03\/CPS-Health-Family-Consumer-Sciences-Education-18.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17794740885733716\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\">Family and Consumer Sciences &#8211; Teacher Education<\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Hired Before Graduation<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\">Macey Newby<\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\" dir=\"auto\">Macey Newby<\/span> was hired before graduation at <span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\" dir=\"auto\">D.C. Everest Senior High School <\/span>as a family and consumer sciences teacher.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/uwsphealthhired\" target=\"_self\">Hired Before Graduation <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/03\/cps-health-hired-Macey-Newby.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17794740885733716\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\">Family and Consumer Sciences &#8211; Child Life and Family Studies<\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Insights of Interns<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\">Jessica Lange<\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Jessica Lange interned with the UWSP Academic and Career Advising Center as an academic peer adviser where she led group meetings for first-year students on topics including campus resources, the registration process, and major and career exploration.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uwspcps\/photos\/a.812328402128362\/4764118853615944\/\" target=\"_self\">Insights of Interns <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/03\/CPS-Health-FCS-Intern-Jessica-Lange.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17794742511709568\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\">Family and Consumer Sciences<\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Alumni Map<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\">Where are they now?<\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>UW-Stevens Point alumni live and work all over the world\u2014so if you&#8217;re looking for networking opportunities close to a new home or contact info for fellow Pointer in another city, you&#8217;re in luck. Looking for a fellow Pointer near you or want to add your pin? Start with our map.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-health-sciences-and-wellness\/school-of-health-sciences-and-wellness\/alumni\" target=\"_self\">Alumni Map <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/alumni-map.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">What to Expect?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a family and consumer sciences major, you\u2019ll learn about issues that influence individuals, families, and communities. Your learning experiences will cover topics&nbsp;related to basic human needs such&nbsp;as food, shelter, and clothing,&nbsp;and&nbsp;complex matters like child development, consumer economics, and family relationships, equipping you for a variety of\u202fcareer options, such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FCS teacher in middle and high schools&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>community agency director&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/child-life-specialist-preparation\/\" data-type=\"uwsp_programs\" data-id=\"184\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">child life specialist<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sexual assault victims advocate&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>family life and parenting coach&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An undergraduate degree in family and consumer sciences also prepares you to complete a\u202f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/family-and-consumer-sciences-add-on-certification\/\" data-type=\"uwsp_programs\" data-id=\"233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">graduate-level teaching licensure program<\/a>\u202f or pursue a master\u2019s degree in fields such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>community and organizational leadership&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>guidance and counseling&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>marriage and family therapy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>social work&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>student affairs&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Get Involved on Campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognized nationwide, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-health-sciences-and-wellness\/school-of-health-sciences-and-wellness\/student-resources\/advising\/#orgs\">student organizations<\/a> present at conferences from Wisconsin Dells to San Diego. Students network with professionals and stay up-to-date on contemporary issues in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/organization\/clasp\">Child Life Association of Stevens Point (CLASP)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/organization\/fccla\">Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/organization\/phiu\">Phi Upsilon Omicron<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/organization\/SPAFCS\">Stevens Point Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (SPAFCS)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/organization\/ucfrsp\">University Council on Family Relations Stevens Point (UCFR)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards light-gray-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17791221715821338\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split3366 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\">Family and Consumer Sciences<\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Navigate Your Major<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Major Maps help students map their first day to the first job in their chosen field. While a four-year plan outlines classes to get a degree, Major Maps help students learn how to build career-ready skills and experiences outside the classroom. Each Major Map shows how students can get the most of their UW-Stevens Point journey from enrollment to graduation and beyond. It\u2019s a roadmap to discovering your purpose!<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/Major-Map-Family-and-Consumer-Sciences.pdf\" target=\"_self\">Major Map <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/06\/major-map-icon.png)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-square blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard1779476660599958\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\">United Kingdom<\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Study Abroad<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\">International Perspectives on Family and Consumer Sciences<\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Through excursions in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Norway, readings, and discussions, students will explore research, practice, and education related to the field of FCS. Some of the trip highlights include a day trip to Stonehenge, Bath, and Windsor Castle, tour of Lochcarron tartan manufacturer, tea at Edinburgh Castle, visit to Atlantic Technological University St. Angelas in Sligo, day trip to Blarney Castle, and Norwegian fjords.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.uwsp.edu\/_portal\/tds-program-brochure?programid=29794\" target=\"_self\">Study Abroad Info: June 10-27, 2026 <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uwsp.edu\/cps\/2024\/06\/13\/study-abroad-family-and-consumer-sciences-in-uk-and-ireland\/\" target=\"_self\">2024 Trip Blog <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/03\/CPS-Health-family-consumer-sciences-study-abroad-01-Stonehenge.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Your Faculty and Staff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u202ffaculty and staff members\u202f of the School of Health Sciences and Wellness are committed to developing professionals who study, promote and model lifelong wellness for individuals, families and communities, building a stronger, healthier community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profiles\/?department_ids%5B%5D=47&amp;search=&amp;page_size=12\" target=\"_self\">View all our faculty\/staff <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-list wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-3 align-center\"\n     style=\"--profile-container-width-desktop: 100%; --profile-item-width: 33%;\">\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-19\"\n     data-profile=\"19\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Cuiting Li\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Li-Cuiting.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Cuiting Li\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Cuiting Li<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Program Director &#8211; Family and Consumer Sciences<\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Professor &#8211; Family and Consumer Sciences<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>238C College of Professional Studies<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-4082\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Cuiting Li\">715-346-4082<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:cuiting.li@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Cuiting Li\">cuiting.li@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/cuiting-li\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Cuiting Li\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-546\"\n     data-profile=\"546\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Sterling Wall\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Wall-Sterling.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Sterling Wall\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Sterling Wall<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Professor &#8211; Family and Consumer Sciences<\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Coordinator &#8211; Child Life Specialist Program<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>207 College of Professional Studies<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-4653\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Sterling Wall\">715-346-4653<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:sterling.wall@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Sterling Wall\">sterling.wall@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/sterling-wall\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Sterling Wall\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-535\"\n     data-profile=\"535\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Susan Turgeson\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Turgeson-Susan.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Susan Turgeson\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Susan Turgeson<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Professor &#8211; Family and Consumer Sciences<\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Coordinator &#8211; Family and Consumer Sciences Education Prog&#8230;<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>302 College of Professional Studies<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-2263\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Susan Turgeson\">715-346-2263<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:susan.turgeson@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Susan Turgeson\">susan.turgeson@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/susan-turgeson\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Susan Turgeson\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid noblockspacetop noblockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17791223617898682\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">DPI Accreditation<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>UW-Stevens Point&#8217;s teacher education programs are accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/03\/CPS-Education-DPI.png)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">School of Health Sciences and Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 200px; --carousel-height: 200px; --carousel-visible-cards: 4;\" class=\"program-carousel-container is-height-constrained wp-block-uwsp-programs-program-carousel\" data-visible-cards=\"4\" data-interval=\"8000\">\n\t<div class=\"program-carousel-viewport\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-track\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"195\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/athletic-training\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Athletic-Training-28-field-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Athletic Training<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"184\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/child-life-specialist-preparation\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Family-Consumer-Sciences-Child-Life-03-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Child Life Specialist Preparation<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"182\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/child-youth-and-family-studies\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Child-Youth-Family-Studies-01-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Child, Youth and Family Studies<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"162\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/communication-sciences-and-disorders\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-CSD-Clinic-12-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Communication Sciences and Disorders<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"582\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/communication-sciences-and-disorders-speech-language-pathology-32-dual-degree\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-CSD-Clinic-10-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Communication Sciences and Disorders-Speech-Language Pathology 3+2 Dual Degree<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"199\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/community-and-organizational-leadership\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Community-Organizational-Leadership-01-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Community and Organizational Leadership<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"514\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/community-health\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Dietetics-04-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Community Health<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"197\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/audiology\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Audiology-01-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"205\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/physical-therapy\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-DPT-43-weight-room-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"490\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/employee-and-organizational-wellbeing\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Employee-Wellness-breastfeeding-07-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Employee and Organizational Wellbeing<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"186\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/family-adversity-and-adaptation\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Family-Consumer-Sciences-Education-05-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Family Adversity and Adaptation<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"332\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/family-and-consumer-sciences\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Family-Consumer-Sciences-Education-20-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Family and Consumer Sciences<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"166\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/family-and-consumer-sciences-child-life-and-family-studies\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Family-Consumer-Sciences-Education-19-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Family and Consumer Sciences &#8211; Child Life and Family Studies<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"168\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/family-and-consumer-sciences-teacher-education\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Family-Consumer-Sciences-Education-21-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Family and Consumer Sciences &#8211; Teacher Education<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"415\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/family-and-consumer-sciences-accelerated-teacher-licensure\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Family-Consumer-Sciences-Education-14-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Family and Consumer Sciences Accelerated Teacher Licensure<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"233\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/family-and-consumer-sciences-add-on-certification\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Family-Consumer-Sciences-Education-16-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Family and Consumer Sciences Add-on<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"188\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/financial-literacy\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-SBE-financial-coach-768x512.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Financial Literacy<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"553\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/food-and-nutrition\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Food-Nutrition-04-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Food and Nutrition<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"2365\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/food-and-nutrition-community-nutrition\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/CPS-Health-Dietetics-04-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Food and Nutrition &#8211; Community Nutrition<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"2364\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/food-and-nutrition-dietetics\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/CPS-Health-Dietetics-01-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Food and Nutrition &#8211; Dietetics<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"431\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/food-and-nutrition-for-health-and-wellness\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-CPSCafe-kitchen-01-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Food and Nutrition for Health and Wellness<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"192\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/health-and-wellness-coaching\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Health-Wellness-Coaching-11-scaled-1-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Health and Wellness Coaching<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"526\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/health-coaching-and-wellness-leadership\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Health-Wellness-Coaching-01-768x384.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Health Coaching and Wellness Leadership<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"365\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/health-science-and-wellness\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" 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