Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

The Master of Science in family and consumer sciences graduate program prepares students through teaching and experiential learning, research, and theoretical application to improve the diverse global society. The program?s integrative approach is designed to prepare graduates for leadership positions by advancing critical thinking, reflective practice, knowledge, and communication skills. The online Master?s in FCS graduate program allows current FCS high school teachers the flexibility they need to continue working full-time while attending graduate school. All of the courses except for one are offered completely online. The program requires 36 graduate course hours, comprehensive exams at the end of the program, and a two week residency on EIU?s campus in the summer when students begin the program. The program will be completed within 7 semesters (a little over two years). The residency requirement will allow students in the cohort to meet with one another and the FCS faculty, participate in an orientation session, and take the Pattern development and design (FCS 4838) and the Nutrition and the Addicted Person (FCS 4753) courses.