The Family and Consumer Sciences option is intended for students interested in broader study of family and consumer science subjects combined with communication skills to be applied to careers such as consumer affairs, education, extension, or positions requiring cross-cultural or international expertise. The Family Finance option offers undergraduate study in family and consumer economics, financial planning and counseling. This program is not accepting new students. The Gerontology option prepares students for work as a gerontologist in human services and agencies, and for graduate studies related to aging. Graduate degrees in Human Development and Family Studies emphasize lifespan human development, adult development and aging, child and adolescent development, family studies, or early childhood education.
Emphasis is on preparation for professional careers in research, teaching, and human services.
The M.S. and Ph.D. in Family Resource Management is offered as an interdepartmental program. See Family Resource Management in the Graduate Catalog. These two programs are not accepting new students. Directed Experience in Early Childhood Ed HDFS 401. Comments regarding content delivery.