Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences - Human Development and Family Science

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a Master of Science or Master of Arts degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with a sequence in Human Development and Family Science. This sequence is most appropriate for individuals interested in careers in human development andor family science who have a humanchild development and family science degree or related undergraduate degrees such as psychology, sociology, and social work. Career opportunities for graduates are in the areas of parent and family education agencies, non-profit organizations, community outreach services, residential- and child-care facilities, and other related areas. Positions could include working as case managers, program coordinators, familyparent educators, and administrators. This program provides students with opportunities for professional development through mentoring and participating in converences at the state, regional, and national levels. Students can work on faculty-led research, serving as co-author on peer-reviewed journal articles and conference presentations.

Must have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic yearpresent unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a graduate program