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

The graduate degree in family and consumer sciences comes from the department covering family, interiors, nutrition and apparel. Its stated aim is to deepen understanding of how people and households meet needs for food, housing, clothing and relationships, while stressing critical thinking, equity and professional practice. Some students finishing bachelor's programs in the same department may be eligible for pathways into graduate study, provided they keep a 3.0 grade point average. Students are advised to meet with an advisor early to organize courses in a sensible order and match them to university requirements. The bulletin entry lists every requirement, the course catalog and the stated outcomes. Prospective students can use it to compare this degree with related programs and to map out coursework with department faculty, which may be especially useful for those considering the pathway from an undergraduate major.