MA/MS in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

A master's degree, awarded as either an M.S. or an M.A., is offered by the family and consumer sciences department for professionals who want advanced study in a specialty area. It suits students whose undergraduate degree was in that same field better than those with narrowly focused degrees. Students planning a career in the profession should weigh that fit before applying. Related graduate options in the department include child life, fashion, human development, and interior design sequences, plus a nutrition degree and a dietetic internship certificate. Admission to this graduate offering rests on a completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, together with transcripts from every other college attended. The Graduate School at Illinois State oversees applications, and prospective students can arrange a campus visit. The page also links to catalog course requirements, faculty profiles, and a description of the graduate community.