Graduate Programs in FCS

Our Master of Science degree programs strike a balance between students' academic and professional commitments. The Master of Science degree programs in Family & Consumer Sciences provide a specialized focus to each area of academic emphasis - in short, mastery.

The links below will take you to information about our areas of study for undergraduates. Scroll down this page to find specific information on graduate programs in Family & Consumer Sciences.

  • Apparel Design and Merchandising

  • Consumer Affairs

  • Family and Consumer Sciences Education

  • Family Studies

  • Interior Design

  • Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science

    • GPA and Course Requirements for Entry

    A minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5 is required for admission to the department as a "conditionally classified" graduate student. If you earned your bachelor's in a different area of study, it is likely that you will need to take some background courses and/or complete essential prerequisites. It is possible to do this as a conditionally classified graduate student, as the university will allow students to earn up to twelve units toward the masters' degree before becoming fully classified.

    Your letter of acceptance to the program will include instructions about meeting prerequisite requirements or setting up an appointment with an advisor for further information.

    The Elements Required for "Fully Classified" status:

  • A grade point average of 2.5 plus adequate performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or a GPA minimum of 3.0.

  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with selected approved upper division courses in Family & Consumer Sciences or the equivalent.

  • The satisfaction of any other University requirements for classified status.

  • Formal approval by the department based upon the total record of the student.

    • Requirements for degree completion:

    Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 30 units of approved graduate work composed of the following:

    Required courses:
    FCS 681 Research Methods (3)
    FCS 682 Research Applications (3)
    and
    At least 24 additional units of approved graduate courses. (12 units of these may be at the 400 level)

    Also required:

    Thesis: FCS 698 (1-3)
    or
    Project: FCS 698 (1-3)
    or
    Comprehensive Examination: FCS 697 Directed Comprehensive Studies (No Credit)
    (Grade of "B" or better required on examination)
    Latest Information on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

    Prometric Testing Center, (Thompson Learning) has become the official testing centers for the GRE.  According to the company, the two testing sites in our area are located in Camarillo (805-389-6595) and Glendale (818-246-8023).

    Students must make appointments 2 weeks prior to the date they want to take the test.  Cost for the general test (through 2006) is $115.00  The rescheduling fee is $40.00.

    Other contact numbers: 
      Prometric Testing Centers:   800-473-2255  or  800-853-6769
      website: www.2test.com

      Education Testing Services: 609-771-7670
       website: www.gre.org   
                    www.ets.org
     

                                      

    For more information, please contact us!
    California State University, Northridge
    Family &Consumer Sciences
    18111 Nordhoff Street
    Northridge, CA 91330-8308

    818.677.3051

    email: fcs@csun.edu



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