Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences
Program Description
The graduate program in Family and Consumer Sciences is designed to provide advanced specialized leadership in various professions, and to further professional competencies for students in dietetics, extension, business, industry and education.
The graduate program in Family and Consumer Sciences is designed to accomplish the following basic purposes:
- To develop leadership for family and consumer sciences professions
- To extend competencies for family and consumer sciences specialists in dietetics, extension, business, industry and education
- To prepare promising students for doctoral study
The curriculum is organized to permit advanced study and research in the following areas:
- Clothing, Textiles, and Merchandising
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education
- Family Economics and Resource Management
- Interior Design/Housing
- Nutrition and Dietetics
Admissions
Students seeking admission to the graduate program in Family and Consumer Sciences must meet the following requirements and submit the documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- Graduate Application
- Application fee
- Official transcripts of all college-level work, including the transcript that shows the date the undergraduate degree was conferred
- GRE scores
- Two letters of recommendation that discuss the applicant's suitability for graduate study
- A personal statement
- A writing sample of scholarly work, including instructor's grade and/or comments
A holistic review of each student's application file will be completed on a competitive basis.
Degree Requirements
Master of Science, Plan I
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thesis Option | ||
| Requirements | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences coursework | 15 | |
| Statistics | 3 | |
| Approved Minor | 12 | |
| Thesis | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Notes
The comprehensive examination must be taken in the major field and in the minor field. Students must be enrolled in the University the semester or summer session in which the comprehensive exam is administered.
All courses require Graduate Standing and admittance in the MS in Family and Consumer Sciences program.
Master of Science, Plan II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Non-thesis Option | ||
| Requirements | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences coursework | 21 | |
| Statistics | 3 | |
| Approved Minor | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
The comprehensive examination must be taken in the major field and in the minor field. Students must be enrolled in the University the semester or summer session in which the comprehensive exam is administered.
Degree Plans
Plan 1 - MS in Family and Consumer Sciences (Thesis Option)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science (Thesis Option) | ||
| Specified Courses | ||
| FACS 5330 | Seminr Fam & Consumer Sci Rsch | 3 |
| SOCI 5314 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| FACS Electives | ||
| Select four graduate FACS courses | 12 | |
| Secondary Field | ||
| Select four graduate courses from an approved field | 12 | |
| Thesis | ||
| FACS 6098 | Thesis | 3 |
| FACS 6099 | Thesis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Notes
All courses require Graduate Standing and admittance in the MS in Family and Consumer Sciences program.
Plan 2 - MS in Family and Consumer Sciences (Non-thesis Option)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science (Non-thesis option) | ||
| Specified Courses | ||
| FACS 5330 | Seminr Fam & Consumer Sci Rsch | 3 |
| SOCI 5314 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| FACS Electives | ||
| Select six graduate FACS courses except thesis courses | 18 | |
| Secondary Field | ||
| Select four graduate courses from an approved field | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
