Special Features

• Faculty in Family and Consumer Sciences come from diverse educational backgrounds and expertise. Faculty members promote and integrate a holistic approach to understanding individuals and families while preparing students for professional careers or graduate study.
• The Department is equipped with state of the art laboratories for textiles, food, and teacher credentialing preparation courses.
• The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and the Nutrition and Dietetics Internship (NDI) programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND); the Family Studies program is approved by the National Council on Family Relations; and the Pre-Credential Single Subject Matter program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Through its internship program, the Department provides an opportunity for students to work under the supervision of a professional in business, education, government, or public service settings. Internships (FACS 195C) are planned in advance with an advisor.
• The Department sponsors three student organizations for students to participate in several professional organizations related to their major concentrations.