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Family & Consumer Sciences Department
Work to improve the lives of individuals and families by focusing on family relationships, food and nutrition, and health in their communities! We’ll challenge you to solve problems, advocate for positive change, and make an impact on those around you.
All students get hands-on experiences in their respective fields and graduate prepared for their careers. These can include child life specialist, clinical dietetics, corporate wellness, food service management, public health, family and community outreach, nutrition counseling, human services, and many others.
Child Life Sciences
Build skills to join the pediatric healthcare system.
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Public Health Education
Become an advocate for the health of others.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Learn how to impact the science of food, health, and wellness.
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4+1 Nutrition & Dietetics
Achieve both a BS and MS in Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Graduate Program
Nutrition & Dietetics (MS)
Take your passion for health and nutrition to the next level.
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Online Programs
Nonprofit Leadership (MA)
Build skills around your passion for service and change.
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Nonprofit Leadership (Graduate Certificate)
Take your education at your own pace with this online certificate.
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Minors
A complement to any major, a minor in Family and Consumer Sciences will enhance your understanding of individual, family and community wellbeing across the lifespan. Courses covering topics such as family dynamics, nutrition, child development, sustainable health, death and dying, and consumer issues provide personal life skills and equip you to support others in improving their lives.
The minor in leadership studies is designed to provide students the information, experience, and opportunities necessary to gain an in-depth knowledge of leadership theory and practice. Courses in the program integrate students’ leadership experiences on campus and in the community.