The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) prepares students for careers that focus on improving the quality of life of individuals and families. Our graduates are employed in educational and other service institutions, agencies, companies and industries involved in apparel merchandising and design, food and nutrition, and child development and family education.

Our programs prepare students to think critically, to communicate ideas effectively and to develop leadership potential. This preparation occurs in excellent facilities and well-equipped laboratories, including a Computer Aided Design (CAD) Lab for students studying fashion design, a 5-Star Child Development Laboratory for students of child development and family studies, and a state-of-the-art Food Sensory Laboratory for students majoring in food and nutritional sciences.

Internships and field experiences are a requirement for graduation. Leadership skills are developed through student organizations and participation in professional conferences.

Degrees

FCS offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in four programs:

  • Food and Nutritional Sciences

Certificate: The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences also offers an online certificate in Family Financial Planning

For additional information contact:

Dr. Valerie L. Giddings, Chairperson
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
102 Benbow Hall
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC  27411
Phone: 336-334-7850
Fax: 336-334-7265
Email: vlgiddin@ncat.edu

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Accreditation

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The Dietetics Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE). The teacher licensure programs in both the Child Development Early Education and Family Studies (Birth-Kindergarten) and Family and Consumer Sciences Education programs are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The Child Development Laboratory (CDL) is licensed by the North Carolina Division of Child Development.


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