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Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) prepares students for careers that focus on improving the quality of life of individuals and families. Our graduates are employed in educational and other service institutions, agencies, companies and industries involved in apparel merchandising and design, food and nutrition, and child development and family education.
During their studies, students are given a broad understanding of nutritious diets, family and parent education, family financial planning, human resources, and appropriate living environments. The department also teaches technology for product development in the apparel design industry and commercial food industry.
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences prepares students to think critically, to communicate ideas effectively and to develop leadership potential for the profession. This preparation occurs in excellent facilities that include a Computer Aided Design (CAD) Lab for students studying fashion design, a 5-Star Child Development Laboratory for students in child development, and a state-of-the-art Food Sensory Laboratory for students majoring in nutrition and food sciences. Internships and field experiences are a requirement for graduation. Leadership skills are developed through student involvement in department-based student organizations and participation in professional conferences.
Degrees
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at N.C. A&T offers the following undergraduate and graduate degrees in four program areas:
- Child Development & Family Studies
Undergraduate:
B.S. Child Development and Family Studies (Non-Licensure)
B.S Child Development Early Education & Family Studies (B-K Teacher Licensure)
Graduate:
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Child Development Early Education and Family Studies – B-K
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Undergraduate:
B.S. Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Graduate:
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T) in Family and Consumer Sciences
- Fashion Merchandising and Design
Undergraduate:
B.S. Family and Consumer Sciences (Fashion Merchandising and Design)
- Food and Nutritional Sciences
Undergraduate:
B.S. Food and Nutritional Sciences - (Food Science)
B.S. Food and Nutritional Sciences - (Dietetics)
Graduate
M.S. Food and Nutritional Sciences
Certificate:
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers an online certificate program:
Family Financial Planning
For additional information contact:
Dr. Valerie L. Giddings, Chairperson
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
102 Benbow Hall
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC 27411
Phone: 336-334-7850
Fax: 336-334-7265
Email: vlgiddin@ncat.edu
ACCREDITATION
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The Dietetics Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE). The teacher licensure programs in both the Child Development Early Education and Family Studies (Birth-Kindergarten) and Family and Consumer Sciences Education programs are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The Child Development Laboratory (CDL) is licensed by the North Carolina Division of Child Development. The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at N.C. A&T is the only unit of its kind located on the campus of a land grant university in North Carolina.
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