Program Description

The graduate program in Family and Consumer Sciences provides an advanced program of study with tracks in child life, family sciences and services, youth and community development, or textile and apparel studies. The student will work closely with graduate faculty to develop a plan of study and individual research agenda that fits with personal career and academic goals.

The tracks in child life, family sciences and services, and youth and community development include a minimum of 32 credit hours (or 34 credit hours if a Child Life practicum was not completed prior to entrance). The track in textile and apparel studies is a minimum of 30 credit hours. Half of the credits completed for the MA in FCS must be in courses at the 6000 level or higher, including at least two hours of FCS 7100 Independent Research. A minimum of 15 credit hours in Family and Consumer Sciences must be completed in Family and Consumer Sciences graduate level courses, planned in consultation with a program Graduate Advisor. The program is appropriate for students interested in pursuing professional positions or as a foundation for continued graduate work leading to a doctoral degree.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with GPA of 3.0 or higher in last two years of undergraduate work.
• Resume detailing previous education and experience over the past ten years.
• 500-750 word personal statement explaining applicant’s interest and experience.
• Three professional letters of reference.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

Remarks:

• Yearly tuition fee is given.
• 32 credit program(per credit cost USD $1,096).
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $30,760.
• Score reporting required.