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2006-2007 Graduate Catalog 
    
2006-2007 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Family and Consumer Sciences, M.S.


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Master of Science Family and Consumer Sciences

Program Coordinator
Jan Bowers
Michaelsen 100

Purpose. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to concentrate at the master’s level in one or more of the subject areas related to family and consumer sciences. The goal of the program is to prepare persons for further graduate study; for public school or college teaching; as specialists in nutrition, welfare, or other service agencies; or as professionals in, or consultants to, business, industry, and government.

Program. In consultation with a faculty advisor, and with the approval of the department chair, students may develop a program of courses in one of three specializations. Each student will complete a set of core courses plus coursework specific for each specialization. The three specializations include  family studies, nutrition, and family and consumer sciences education. All candidates shall complete at least 45 credits as outlined in an approved course of study filed with the Office of Graduate Studies, Research and Continuing Education. The student’s advisor and graduate committee, comprised of at least three faculty, will assist in the development of the program. With approval by the department chair and the committee chair, faculty can be selected from another department.

It is expected that six thesis credits, based upon an independent research project, or thesis option, will be included in the student’s program.

Admission Requirements. Students applying to the Nutrition Specialization are required to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results with their application.

Core Courses. The following core of courses will be included in all programs:

Required Courses


Department-Approved Statistics courses - 3 to 4 Credits


  • Recommended statistics courses include:

Department-Approved Research Design - 3 to 4 Credits


  • Recommended research Design courses include:

Total Core Credits: 12 to 14


Family Studies Specialization


Required Courses


  • Approved Electives Credits: (10 to 12)
  • Core Credits: (13 to 14)
  • FCSF 433 - Family Life Education Credits: (4)
  • FCSF 431 - Principles of Sexuality Education Credits: (3)

Total Credits: 45 to 48


Family and Consumer Sciences Education Specialization


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