THE COLLEGE OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

224 Dawson Hall, (706) 542-4860 (information);
(706) 542-4847 (Office of Student Services)

FAX: (706) 542-4862
Homepage URL: http://www.fcs.uga.edu/

Administrative Officers
Laura Dunn Jolly, Dean
Jan Hathcote, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research
Jorge Atiles, Associate Dean for Outreach and Extension
Leslie Gordon Simons, Interim Department Head, Child and Family Development
Rebecca Mullis, Department Head, Foods and Nutrition
Anne Sweaney, Department Head, Housing and Consumer Economics
Patricia Hunt-Hurst, Department Head, Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors

General Information

PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION
The College of Family and Consumer Sciences is focused on "Knowledge for Real Life." Our graduates find employment in educational settings, business or industry, communications, consumer education and health-related professions. Family and Consumer Sciences graduates' "Knowledge for Real Life" allows them to competitively pursue advanced degrees in law, medicine and research.

Upon completing core curriculum requirements, students take specialized professional courses specific to their majors and professional goals. Applied learning experiences and internships are emphasized in all programs of study in order to prepare students for their future work settings. Leadership and communication skills are also emphasized through various college programs and activities as are experiences that promote knowledge of and sensitivity to issues of multicultural diversity.

FACILITIES

Dawson Hall, Speirs Hall, and Barrow Hall located on South Campus, house the college's modern and fully equipped teaching laboratories and classrooms as well as research and computer laboratories. Animal laboratories are located in Boyd Graduate Studies Building.

The Child Development Lab at the Mcphaul Center houses laboratories for instructional, clinical, and research activities, providing opportunities for observations of and work with infants, children under six, parents, and families. In addition, early intervention programs operate as integral parts of the McPhaul Center.

The Housing and Demographics Research Center (HDRC) provides housing research, promotes a more rational regulatory environment for the building community and disseminates research findings to policy makers, interested parties, and the general public.

Academic Information

ADVISING
New students and students transferring into the college receive initial advising in the Office of Student Services.

DEGREES OFFERED
The College of Family and Consumer Sciences offers the degree of Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences (B.S.F.C.S.), with majors in Child and Family Development; Child and Family Development/Early Childhood Education: Prekindergarten-Grade 2; Consumer Economics; Consumer Foods; Consumer Journalism; Dietetics; Family and Consumer Sciences Education; Family Financial Planning; Fashion Merchandising; Furnishings and Interiors; Honors Interdisciplinary Studies; Housing; and Nutrition Science. The majors are described under Programs of Study in this Bulletin. The College also offers the Master of Science (M.S.) Degree and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in all departments. A non-thesis option (M.F.C.S.) is available in the Foods and Nutrition Department. For further information, refer to the Graduate School Bulletin.

CORE CURRICULUM
See the University of Georgia Core Curriculum.

COLLEGE-WIDE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
CHFD/FDNS/HACE/TXMI 2000 and either CHFD 2100 or HACE 2100 are required of all students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences.

ACCREDITATION
The College of Family and Consumer Sciences is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The Dietetics major is accredited by the American Dietetics Association. The Furnishings and Interiors major is accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association.

SCHOLARSHIPS
There are numerous scholarships available in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Additional information can be obtained in the Office of Student Services or at www.fcs.uga.edu/students/ugrad/scholarships.html or www.fcs.uga.edu/students/grad/scholarships.html.

Courses of Instruction
Courses in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences are listed under the following prefixes: