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

1. to develop leadership for home economics professions;

2. to extend competencies for home economists 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:

Master of Arts, Plan I. Designed primarily for prospective college or secondary school teachers, study may be chosen in one area of Home Economics 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 Home Economics, this plan provides for twelve semester hours of Home Economics. The comprehensive examination must be taken in two areas of study in the major field. A thesis is not required.