DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Home Economics Program

[Course Descriptions]

The graduate program in Home Economics is designed to provide advanced specialized leadership in various professions, and to further professional competencies for students in extension, business, industry and education.

The graduate program in Home Economics is designed to accomplish the following basic purposes:

1. to develop leadership for family and consumer sciences professions;
2. to extend competencies for family and consumer sciences specialists in extension, business, industry and education; and
3. to prepare promising students for doctoral study.

The curriculum is organized to permit advanced study and research in the following areas:

Clothing
Family Economics, Equipment and Management
Foods and Nutrition
Home Economics Education
Housing and Furnishings
Textiles

Authorized degree program: Master of Arts degree with a major in Home Economics.

Master of Arts, Plan I. Designed primarily for prospective college or secondary school teachers, study may be chosen in one area of Family and Consumer Sciences by selecting a majority of credit hours and a thesis topic in that area. The comprehensive examination must be taken in two areas of study in the major field and one primary area in the minor. Thesis required.

Master of Arts, Plan II. Designed for prospective college or secondary school teachers who wish to take thirty-six semester hours in Family and Consumer Sciences, this plan provides for twelve semester hours of Family and Consumer Sciences. The comprehensive examination must be taken in two areas of study in the major field. A thesis is not required.

GRADUATE COURSES

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

FCS 530 SEMINAR IN HOME ECONOMICS RESEARCH. A course designed to acquaint graduate students with the need for and contribution of research. Criteria are developed for designing and completing research.

FCS 567 THE CONSUMER AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY. Investigations of recent developments in food production and marketing; consideration of physical and chemical factors influencing the quality of food; implications and guidelines for the consumer.

FCS 575 SEMINAR IN RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN HOME ECONOMICS. A critical analysis of current trends, issues and problems in Home Economics. Course may be repeated for credit.

FCS 577 WORKSHOP IN HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION. Principles and procedures in planning, organizing, and developing occupational programs using knowledge and skills within the discipline of Home Economics are stressed. Emphasis is on curriculum, space, equipment, methods, and teaching materials particular to these programs.

FCS 579 LABORATORY AND FIELD EXPERIENCE IN HOME ECONOMICS. This course is composed of a supervised internship in an area of specialization. Course may be repeated for credit.

FCS 698 THESIS. The selection of a suitable problem, a review of related literature, the formulation of a plan of investigation and report. Preparation and approval of a prospectus.

FCS 699 THESIS. The completion and defense of the thesis.