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Master of Family and Consumer Sciences

Online

Delivered off-campus since 1994, the non-thesis Master of Family and Consumer Sciences is designed for working professionals. The degree can enhance your skills in your current position and increase your chances for promotion.

The comprehensive degree requires a minimum of 18-21 credits in two or more programs

  • Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies
  • Food Science and Human Nutrition
  • Foodservice and Lodging Management
  • Human Development and Family Studies
  • Textiles and Clothing

At least six credits must be earned in each of the selected programs. In addition, credits are required in research methods and statistics. With electives, the degree program totals 36 credits.

Two specializations are online---Family Financial Planning and Gerontology.

Specialization tracks are offered in other departments with a wide variety of courses; however, not all courses for those specializations are available online.

Brochure about the program in pdf format, 469 KB
Files in pdf format can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat, which is available here for free.
Currently, this program is not accepting new students

For more information contact

Karen Smidt, Instructional Support Specialist
Human Sciences Administration
E116 Lagomarcino Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-3191
(515) 294-5397
email: ksmidt@iastate.edu

ww2.hs.iastate.edu/rge/education/programs/mfcs.asp

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