Family and Consumer Sciences: General Family and Consumer Sciences Concentration (1252), M.S.F.C.S.

A minimum of 70 percent of the degree requirements must be taken at the 700 level.

For non-thesis option, student will write a narrative, comprehensive exam covering major areas studied. Questions will be submitted by all members of student’s graduate committee. A final oral examination may be required by the graduate committee.

Concentration Requirements (30 Hours)

Family and Consumer Sciences Courses (12 Hours)

Family and Consumer Sciences electives Credit(s): 6
FCS 765 - Strategies for Leadership and Teambuilding in Family and Consumer Sciences Credit(s): 3
OR
FCS 705 - Strategic Planning and Communication in the Workplace Credit(s): 3
CFS 744 - Theories in Child and Family Studies Credit(s): 3
OR
GERO 744 - Theories of Adulthood and Aging Credit(s): 3

Research Related Courses (6 Hours)

FCS 791 - Research Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences Credit(s): 3
EDEV 710 - Educational Statistics Credit(s): 3 (or equivalent course)

Supporting Courses (6 Hours)

Courses selected according to student’s objective and with approval of student’s graduate committee.

Thesis Research/Family and Consumer Sciences Electives for Non-Thesis (6 Hours)

Thesis topic chosen must relate to an area in Family and Consumer Sciences.

FCS 701 - Master’s Thesis Credit(s): 3
FCS 702 - Master’s Thesis Credit(s): 3
OR
Electives must be chosen from any of the disciplines in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Credit(s): 6