Calendar of Events

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The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is one of only two programs in Illinois, and 59 programs nationwide, to be accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The Department also is accredited by the American Dietetic Association, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, formerly FIDER.

Family and Consumer Sciences offers bachelor's and master's degrees in several exciting professions, including Apparel Merchandising and Design, Interior and Environmental Design, Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Dietetic Internship - Graduate Level, Human Development and Family Resources, Child Life Program - Graduate Level, and Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education.

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is poised to prepare professionals for the global society. Feel free to contact me personally if you have questions or would like to become part of our learning community.

Special News

Professional Practice meeting for students planning to intern during the summer or fall of '08 will be Monday, February 11 at 4pm in TUR 208. Completed applications are due in to the FCS advising office by April 7, 2008.