Family and Consumer Sciences

Degree Programs

Students are required to observe and/or interact with children in a number of couses offered by the Department. Therefore, students enrolled in CDF 235, 236, 246, 299, 327, 343, 344, 346, 351, 443, 450, 499, 541 and 544 must have a criminal record check and child abuse and neglect (CAN) check performed. Students with a criminal or CAN record may be required to drop the course and select another major.

Associate Degrees

This Associate Degree prepares graduates for entry-level positions. raduates may apply credits from courses completed in an associate degree program toward the requirements in the corresponding baccalaureate level major.

Early Childhood Development

Academic Advisor: Dana Bush

Bachelor Degrees

These programs lead to either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Graduates qualify for a variety of positions in education, government, business, industry, and the military.

Apparel Design & Merchandising

Academic Advisor A-K:Susan Kipp

Academic Advisor L-Z: Diane Leggett

Child and Family Studies

Academic Advisor for Child Development Option (A-L): Dana Bush

Academic Advisor for Child Development Option (M-Z) Carol Patrick

Academic Advisor for Family Studies Option: Mixon Ware

Academic Advisor for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education-IECE Option (A-L): Dana Bush

Academic Advisor for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education-IECE Option (M-Z)): Carol Patrick

Family & Consumer Sciences Education

Academic Advisor: Jacquelyn Jensen

General Dietetics

Academic Advisor: Erin Eliassen (A-L)

Academic Advisor: Mary Wilson (M-Z)

Masters Degrees

This degree is designed to prepare professionals for nutrition positions in a variety of community health agencies.

Community Nutrition

Academic Advisor: Claire Schmelzer

The following Master's degrees are offered in the College of Education in cooperation with the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Master's Of Education-Family and Consumer Sciences Option

FCS Teaching Certification (Grades 5-12)

This program is designed to help individuals holding non-teaching baccalaureate degrees in nutrition and foods, family relationships and human development, apparel and textiles, housing and design, or family resource management acquire teacher certification for middle and high school. For information go to http://www.education.eku.edu/Curric/Mat/Matsec.htm.

Secondary Education-FCS Option

This program is designed to help family and consumer sciences teachers achieve goals and develop advanced competencies in professional education, subject matter, and interpersonal relationships. Students take professional education core courses, electives and course work in Family and Consumer Sciences. For information go to: http://www.education.eku.edu/curric/Graduate%20Program/ese.htm

Academic Advisor: Jacquelyn Jensen

Minors

Child and Family Studies

Apparel Design and Merchandising

Family and Consumer Sciences

Foodservice Administration

Nutrition

Additional Offerings

Kentucky Early Childhood Director's Credential

Education and development in the skill areas needed to manage early childhood programs.

Academic Advisor: Dana Bush

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