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University of Central Arkansas
Undergraduate Bulletin 2006 - 2008

Undergraduate Bulletin
Document Number 3.04.02

Family and Consumer Sciences

Chair and Professor: Dr. Harlan, 450-5950
Associate Professor: Dr. Shock
Instructors: Dr. Bennett, Ms. Coffman, Ms. Crook, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Poole, Ms. Ryburn, Ms. Whitehead

[1] Purposes

The family and consumer sciences programs at the baccalaureate and master's levels are designed to prepare professionals for employment in broad career options. Graduates are employed in business, education, healthcare facilities, industry, government, community agencies, and other organizations.

The focus of family and consumer sciences is on the individual, the family, and the interaction between families and their changing social and physical environments. The curriculum provides professional preparation built upon an interdisciplinary knowledge base drawn from research in family and consumer sciences; the arts; and the biological, physical, and social sciences.

The Bachelor of Science degree in family and consumer sciences has three options. The student may select a specialization in interior design, dietetics, or general family and consumer sciences. Licensure for teaching family and consumer sciences in secondary schools is earned with the BSE degree.

The Master of Science degree in family and consumer sciences has three specialization tracks including nutrition and foods; clothing, textiles, and fashion; and family and consumer sciences. The graduate student may select the thesis or non-thesis option. The undergraduate dietetic program and the graduate dietetic internship program are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dietetic Association.

[2] The Honors Program in Family and Consumer Sciences

Junior and senior students majoring in family and consumer sciences who demonstrate exceptional interest and ability may be invited to enter the honors program. This program is designed to introduce the student to research methods in one of the specialization areas of family and consumer sciences. In addition to the planned curriculum, the student will enroll in FACS 4301 Research in Family and Consumer Sciences and will conduct an investigation of a topic approved by the instructor. The resulting research paper will be evaluated by at least three members of the FACS faculty.

[3] Baccalaureate Degree Programs

[3.1] Bachelor of Science

The degree of Bachelor of Science, with a major in family and consumer sciences, requires successful completion of a minimum of 124 hours, including (1) the general education component, (2) degree requirements, (3) family and consumer sciences requirements, and (4) supporting requirements. No minor is required.

[3.1.1] Dietetics Specialization (53 hours)

The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at the University of Central Arkansas is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dietetic Association.

Major requirements: FACS 1300, 2310, 2311, 2341, 2351, 3250, 3311, 3370, 3372, 3380, 3390, 4301, 4315, 4321, 4325, 4351, 4374, 4395.

Supporting requirements to meet the academic requirements of the American Dietetic Association: PSYC 1300 and 2330; CSCI 1300 or substitute computer course; FACS 3456; CHEM 1402, 2450, and 3350; SOC 1300; BIOL 2405 and 2411 or substitutes with the approval of the department chair. A minor is not required for the dietetics emphasis.

Eligibility to take the registration exam of the American Dietetic Association requires the BS degree plus completion of an approved internship. Contact the department chair for further information.

[3.1.2] Interior Design Specialization (51 hours)

The Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Major requirements: IDSN 2360, 2390, 2391, 2392, 3300, 3305, 3315, 3325, 3335, 3340, 3341, 3365, 3375, 4305, 4320 and 4600.

Supporting requirements: (Select 2 courses from the following): 1370, 3361, or 1300 or 2351 or 3372. Select one of the following: FACS 4330 Workshop: Kitchen and Bath Design or FACS 4330 Workshop: Historic Preservation.

The following ART courses are required: ART 1310, ART 2312 and 3 hours art history (ART 2300 Art Appreciation may be counted as the Art History requirement). A minor is not required for the interior design specialization.

[3.1.3] General Family and Consumer Sciences (43 hours)

Major requirements: FACS 1300, 1370, 2310, 2311, 2341, 2351, 2360, 2390, 3300, 3311, 3318, 3360, 3361, 3370, 3372, 3380, 3456, 4301, 4315, 4355, 4395, 4600, or substitute courses with approval of the department chair. No minor is required.

[3.2] Bachelor of Science in Education

The degree of Bachelor of Science in Education, with a major in family and consumer sciences, requires successful completion of (1) the general education component, (2) degree requirements, (3) family and consumer sciences requirements, and (4) supporting professional education requirements. No minor is required.

[3.2.1] Major in Family and Consumer Sciences (43 hours)

Major requirements: FACS 1300, 1370, 2310, 2311, 2341, 2351, 2360, 2390, 3300, 3311, 3318, 3360 or 3361, 3372, and FACS 3456.

Supporting requirements (Professional Education, 33/35 hours): EDUC 1300, Computer Competency Test or EDUC 1220; EDUC 3309 and 3321; MSIT 3310 and 4305; FACS 4350, 4355, 4680 and 4681.

[3.3] Minor in Family and Consumer Sciences (18 hours)

Eighteen hours of family and consumer sciences, 3 hours of which must be upper-division, may be selected from various areas of family and consumer sciences and approved by the department chair. The minor is offered for students who desire family and consumer sciences for cultural and personal value or for supporting work for a related major.

[4] Dietetic Internship

The dietetic internship is a supervised dietetic practice and study program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation by the American Dietetics Association. The dietetic internship meets performance requirements for eligibility to write the ADA registration exam to become a registered dietitian. The internship is to be completed in two summers. The first year includes 11 weeks of instruction in community nutrition and administrative dietetics. Summer school during the second year includes 12 weeks in therapeutic nutrition. Practice sites include various health care facilities in the central Arkansas area.

Dietetic Internship Entrance Requirements:

[5] Master's Degree

See Graduate Bulletin.

[6] Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS)

[6.1] Nutrition and Food Sciences Courses

Follow this link for NUTR - Nutrition and Food Sciences course descriptions: course link.

[6.2] Textiles and Clothing Courses

Follow this link for FACS - Textiles and Clothing course descriptions: course link.

[6.3] Child and Family Life Courses

Follow this link for FACS - Child and Family Life course descriptions: course link.

[6.4] Consumer Education and Resource Management Courses

Follow this link for FACS - Consumer Education and Resource Management course descriptions: course link.

[6.5] Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Follow this link for FACS - Family and Consumer Sciences Education course descriptions: course link.

[6.6] Interior Design Courses

Follow this link for IDSN - Interior Design course descriptions: course link.

[6.7] General Courses

Follow this link for FACS - General course descriptions: course link.