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Master of Science
Family & Consumer Sciences Graduate Coordinator's invitation and information about the MS Family & Consumer Sciences is available.
Family and Consumer Sciences Requirements *30 semester hours with thesis or 32 semester hours without thesis *FCS Core Courses (9 semester hours) Suggested Electives (courses listed are in Family and Consumer Sciences; see listed above courses also) Traditional and non-traditional student schedules are accommodated through a variety of formats. Scheduling of classes includes many evening, intensive summer, weekend, off-campus and Internet-delivered courses. http://www.eiu.edu/~adulted/schedule/ Graduate assistantships are offered each year in teaching; CAD, foods and child development laboratories; Nutrition Education Resource and Referral; student organization management; Child Care Resource and Referral; and general support for the School of Family and Consumer Sciences. The weekly work obligation is 16-17 hours. Applications for graduate assistantships are due to the graduate coordinator by February 15 or the following business day. Contact the Graduate Coordinator in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences to receive an informational packet for completing the graduate assistantship application process. cfflm@eiu.edu Frequently asked questions: How do I apply to Graduate School? For admission applications, contact the Graduate School, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL 61920; (217) 581-2220; Room 1113 Blair Hall on the EIU campus; or http://www.eiu.edu/~graduate/ Is the GRE or MAT required? No Is a thesis required? No, but encouraged if it matches your professional goals. How long will it take to complete the degree requirements? The timing depends on the student's flexibility and availability. Program planning is in consultation with and approval of the assigned academic advisor and committee. The program may potentially be completed in one calendar year consisting of fall, spring and summer. Where are M.S. in FCS graduates employed? Our graduates are employed in not-for-profit and private organizations, government agencies, businesses, and educational institutions in direct services, education, research, and administration. http://www.eiu.edu/~famsci/advisement/fcscareers.html Are there networking opportunities? Student organizations include Kappa Omicron Nu, which has won several awards and SAFCS (Student Association of Family and Consumer Sciences), which is the largest student section in the nation. There are opportunities to attend professional conferences such as IAFCS (Illinois Association of Family and Consumer Sciences) http://www.cast.ilstu.edu/iafcs ICFR (Illinois Council on Family Relations) http://www.il-cfr.org and WIM. The WIM conference with participation from FCS university programs from seven Midwestern states is held in Chicago each February and provides leadership opportunities, professional tours, information about internship sites, networking and job opportunities. Graduate students have been recruited in the past to make presentations and judge entries at the Illinois Association of FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) http://www.fcclainc.org Region 6 Leadership Conferences. How can I obtain secondary teacher certification for family and consumer sciences? If you have completed a bachelor's degree contact the College of Education and Professional Studies at (217) 581-2524 to arrange a transcript evaluation for Illinois state teacher certification requirements. Are FCS graduate courses appropriate for my teacher re-certification plan? Yes, if the selected courses fit into the content area identified by the certifying body. Verify specific FCS courses with your credentialing entity. Are scholarships available? All FCS scholarships are available to currently enrolled FCS majors and are listed at the following web site: http://www.eiu.edu/~famsci/advisement/fcsscholarships.htm Information and application forms for Graduate School and graduate assistantships are available on our web site at http://www.eiu.edu/~famsci/
Approximately 10,000 students from nearly all Illinois counties, most of the continental states, and about 25 foreign countries enjoy an attractive, compact 320-acre campus with a full range of extracurricular activities. The University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs and develops broadly educated, responsible, productive citizens prepared to serve and lead in a free society. Faculty and staff consider students their prime responsibility and treat them as individuals in a caring environment. Come and visit us in Charleston, Illinois. For more information or an appointment to discuss your interests in our program, contact:
Graduate Coordinator Teacher Certification with an emphasis in Family and Consumer Sciences is provided through the School of Technology, Career and Technical Education. http://www.eiu.edu/~tech/DegCTE.html School of Family and Consumer Sciences: http://www.eiu.edu/~famsci/ Admissions: http://www.eiu.edu/~graduate/admissionform.html Financial Aid: http://www.eiu.edu/~finaid/index.htm The Graduate School: http://www.eiu.edu/~graduate
MS in FCS Dietetics Option: http://www.eiu.edu/~dietetic
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