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| Graduate Programs of Study |
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a master of science degree in family and consumer sciences. This degree is open to a person holding a baccalaureate degree from a four-year college or university, regardless of the degree. The student must have satisfactorily completed prerequisites to advanced courses in the selected areas in family and consumer sciences. Graduates of curricula other than family and consumer sciences may have acquired sufficient backgrounds in related courses and may be accepted. Each applicant's request for admission will be evaluated for the need for undergraduate prerequisites.
The master's degree in family and consumer sciences offers two option: general family and consumer sciences and dietetics. The first option is generalist in nature and based on a selected range of comprehensive courses. Students under this option may choose an emphasis in child and family studies or food science/nutrition or remain generalist. The dietetics option incorporates a Dietetic Internship (DI) which offers graduates of didactic programs in dietetics a post baccalaureate , clinically based practicum. For either option, students may select the thesis or non-thesis route.
| The objectives of the Master's Program in Family and Consumer Sciences are to: |
- Serve the needs of students within the region and within the state who desire advanced subject matter for personal and professional reasons.
- Provide an alternative program to highly specialized curricula available at other institutions in the state.
- Provide courses which permit students to form integrated concepts from distinct subject matter areas available in the department.
- Meet needs of students who require considerable non-traditional scheduling and flexible time frames to complete their degrees.
- Maintain high standards of expectation for quality and service to the students, the institutions, and the region.
Approximately 12 graduate assistantships are available in the area of child and family studies to qualified students. Inquiries about these should be directed to the graduate coordinator. Assistantships carry a fixed stipend for 12 months, and provide a waiver of all tuition charges, including out-of-state fees.
For further information contact:
Dr. Lisa LeBleu, Interim Chair and Graduate Coordinator
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
The University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN 38238
(731) 881-7116
llebleu@utm.edu |
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Admission to the master's program is determined primarily on the basis of the applicant's undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) and score attained on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Applicants for unconditional or conditional admission must meet the university requirements listed university catalog and one of the following requirements:
- A minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA
- A minimum of GRE score of 650
- And at least one of the following:
- A minimum of 1,850 points from: 400 X applicant's cumulative GPA + GRE (verbal & quantitative)
- A minimum of 1,950 points from: 400 X applicant's upper division GPA + GRE (verbal & quantitative)
- Either a minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA or a minimum upper div. GPA of 3.00
- A minimum GRE score of 650
- And at least one of the following:
- A minimum of 1,650 points from: 400 X applicant's cumulative GPA + GRE (verbal and quantitative)
OR
- A minimum of 1,750 points from: 400 X applicant's upper division GPA + GRE (verbal & quantitative)
Applicants who have not taken the required qualifying examination should consult the section on non-degree admission in the university catalog.
To apply for admission, submit or forward the following documentation to the of Office of Graduate Studies.
Completed application and fee (applications The Department of Human Environmental may be obtained from the address below).
Official GRE Scores (General Test).
Two official transcripts from all colleges attended.
If applicable, your of official TOEFL score.
For further information contact:
Office of Graduate Studies
UT Martin
Martin, TN 38238
731-881-7012
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Degree Requirements for Master of Science in
Family and Consumer Sciences
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Option 1: General Family and Consumer Sciences
(30 semester hours)
Family and Consumer Sciences Courses
(selected in one or two areas of FCS)
Research-related
courses
- FCS
791, research methods
- Ed
Eval 710, Educational Statistics or equivalent
Supporting
courses
- Courses
selected according to student's objective and approval of student's
graduate committee.
Thesis Research/Family and Consumer Sciences
Electives
- Topic
chosen must relate to an area in family and consumer sciences
A minimum of 70% of the degree requirements must be taken
at 700 level.
Option 2: Dietetics (36 semester hours)
Family and Consumer Sciences Courses
- Food
Systems Management/Food Science
- Nutrition
Research related courses
- FCS
791, Research Methods
- Ed
Eval 710, educational statistics or equivalent
Supporting
courses
- Supervised
Practice Component (admission to DI is required):
- Food Systems Management 714
- Nutrition
724, 734
- Food Systems Management 744 and/or Nutrition 754
Thesis Research or
Electives
- must
be related to dietetics
A minimum of 70 % of the degree
requirements must be taken at the 700 level. |
Hours
12
3
3
6
6
6
6
3
3
12
6
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Student choosing the non-thesis route must write and pass a narrative comprehensive exam covering major areas studied. Questions will be submitted by members of student's graduate commitee. A final oral examination may be required by graduate committee.
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