M.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences
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| The Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences (MS FCS) programs are not accepting applications for Fall 2027, for both of its options: Apparel Design & Merchandising and Consumer Affairs & Family Studies. Applications for Spring 2027 will remain open until Sunday, November 1, 2026. For any questions, please email the Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Yoko Mimura, or call the FCS Department Office at 818-677-3051. |
Master of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences
The Master of Sciences (MS) in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) degree program provides a structured, comprehensive, and focused curriculum for students and professionals interested in serving, individuals, families, and communities in an interdependent and increasingly global world.
The 33-unit graduate degree program includes 18-units of core curriculum about research, leadership, and salient aspects of the overarching field of FCS. Students in either option complete 12-units of option-specific curriculum focusing on professional and research competencies in respective fields, through courses that span across theory, practice, and application. A 3-unit culminating experience can be completed in the form of a comprehensive exam, research thesis, or creative project.