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Each sequence has a thesis and non-thesis option. For students choosing the non-thesis option, a scholarly project will be required that will be determined by the graduate coordinator in conjunction with the graduate faculty. Required core courses include: , and .Ìý

A career option leading to general administrative endorsement with emphasis in vocational education is offered in cooperation with the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations through Agriculture, Business Education and Administrative Services, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Technology departments. Students interested in the vocational emphasis should (a) see the Department chairperson and (b) submit an Intent to File for Licensure form in the Office of Clinical Experiences and Certification Processes. All students who plan to receive certification for the State of Illinois via an approved Illinois State program must file official forms and follow specific procedures. Licensure is not given automatically at the completion of specific coursework or degree program.

Family and Consumer Sciences Sequence

Accelerated Master’s Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences: High achieving students who graduated with a degree in ISU’s Accelerated FCS undergraduate program are allowed to apply up to 12 hours of approved graduate courses to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.

This sequence has a thesis and non-thesis option.

Option 1—Thesis

• 9 hour core: , , and
• 4 hours:
• 17 hours of electives with at least 10 hours in Family and Consumer Sciences

Option 2—Non-Thesis

• 9 hour core: , , and
• 3 hours of or
• 18 hours of electives, at least 10 hours in Family and Consumer Sciences

Fashion Design and Merchandising Sequence

The Fashion Design and Merchandising sequence provides advanced study in the global apparel and textile industry.

This 30-hour sequence requires:

• 6 hours from required courses: and
• 12 hours from FCS electives: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
• 6 hours from additional electives
• Plus Option 1 or 2

Option 1- Thesis

• 6 hours Master’s Thesis

Option 2- Non-thesis

• 3 hour independent study or
• 3 hours of electives

Human Development and Family Science Sequence

The Human Development and Family Science sequence provides advanced study in human development across the life span and family systems.

This 30-hour sequence requires:

• 9 hours of core coursework: , , and
• 6 hours of electives
• Plus Option 1 or 2

Option 1 – Thesis

• 9 hours of coursework from the following: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
• 6 hours:

Option 2 – Non-Thesis

• 12 hours of coursework from the following: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
• 3 hours of or

Child Life Sequence

The Family and Consumer Sciences graduate program is registered with the Association for Child Life Professionals. The program prepares students to enter the child life profession by providing ample opportunities to increase their capacity for inquiry, logical thinking, critical analysis, and synthesis.

This 30-hour sequence requires:

• 6 hours of core coursework: and
• 18 hours of Child Life content coursework: , , , , ,
• Plus Option 1 or 2

Option 1 – Thesis

• 6 hours:

Option 2 – Non-Thesis

• 3 hours of electives
• 3 hours: Independent Study: Capstone Project in Child Life

Interior Design Sequence

Interior Design prepares students to design innovative, functional, supportive, and responsible interior environments.

This 30-hour sequence requires:

• 11 hours from required core courses: , and
• Plus Option 1 or 2

Option 1- Thesis

• 4-6 hours Master’s Thesis
• 13-15 hours of electives: , , , , , , , , ,Ìý, , , , ,

Option 2- Non-thesis

• 3 hours of or
• 16 hours of electives: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Teacher Education Sequence (online)Ìý

The Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education sequence provides advanced study in pedagogy for FCS education. This degree can be completed completely online.

This sequence only has a non-thesis option.

This 30-Hour sequence requires:

• 12 hour core: , , , and
• 12 hours from FCS content electives: , , , , , , , , ,
• 6 hours of additional electives

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This online 18-credit hour certificate is designed for current educators who hold a professional educator license in another subject matter and want to deepen their understanding of education and practice in teaching family and consumer sciences. Providing completion would fulfill the coursework needed for the family and consumer sciences endorsement for the Illinois State Board of Education.

This 18-hour certificate requires:

• 6 hours:Ìý ,Ìý
• Select 12 hours from:Ìý ,Ìý ,Ìý ,Ìý ,Ìý ,Ìý

Each sequence within the Master of Science in Nutrition has a thesis and a non-thesis option. For students choosing the non-thesis option, a scholarly project will be required that will be determined by the graduate coordinator in conjunction with the graduate faculty. Required courses include FCS 445 and FCS 497.

Nutrition Sequence

This 30-hr. sequence requires:

• 6 hrs. of required coursesÌý andÌý
• 9 hrs. from nutrition electives:Ìý , FCS 412, , , , , , , , , , ,

Plus Option 1 or 2

Option 1—Thesis

• 4-6 hours Masters ThesisÌý
• 9-11 hours from additional electives

Option 2—Non-Thesis

• 1 hour independent study (,ÌýÌýor )
• 14 hours of electives

Dietetic Internship Sequence

Â鶹´«Ã½¼¯ÍÅ offers an accredited Dietetic Internship program (16-months). Upon successful completion of the supervised practice experience and the graduate degree, students earn the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Verification Statement necessary for applying to take the national registration examination.

This 30-hour sequence requires:

• 6 hrs. from required coursesÌý andÌý
• 12 hrs.: , , ,
  

  Plus, Option 1 or 2
  
  Option 1—Internship and Thesis

  6 hrs. of internship rotations:
  6 hours Masters Thesis
  
  Option 2—Internship and Non-Thesis

  6 hrs. of internship rotations:
  6 hours of electives

(Non-degree seeking, supervised practice only)

The Dietetic Internship offers a 12-credit hour Certificate Program. Students will need to successfully complete the supervised practice experience and provide proof of an earned graduate degree in order to earn the ACEND VS necessary for applying to take the national registration exam.

Certificate Requirements

- 12 hours: Seminar in Dietetics 1 (3 credits), Seminar in Dietetics 2 (3 credits), and (3 credits; repeated for a total of 6).