Chair: Janis H. White jwhite@shsu.edu
Faculty: Eileen Boaz, Shelby Brock, Valencia Browning-Keen, Laura Burleson, Ryan Fenley, Heather Frazier, Harriet Griggs, James Landa, Daphne Lott, Paula Tripp
Information: familyandconsumersciences@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1242; Box 2177 SHSU, 1700 Sam Houston Ave., Huntsville, TX 77341-2177
Website: www.shsu.edu/~hec_www/
Mission
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is dedicated to providing students with intellectual and professional skills relating to family and individual needs. The curriculum aims to provide students with the breadth and depth of competencies needed within the various professional fields associated with the department as they enter a global marketplace.
Academic Programs
- BA in Family and Consumer Sciences
- BA in Family and Consumer Sciences — Interior Design
- BA in Family and Consumer Sciences — Fashion Merchandising
- BA in Family and Consumer Sciences — Food Service Management
- BS in Family and Consumer Sciences (Teacher Certification option available)
- BS in Family and Consumer Sciences — Interior Design
- BS in Family and Consumer Sciences — Fashion Merchandising
- BS in Family and Consumer Sciences — Food Science and Nutrition
- BS in Family and Consumer Sciences — Food Service Management
Highlights
- 100% pass rate for Teacher Certification students taking the content area exam
- Food Science and Nutrition program accredited by the American Dietetic Association
- Dietetic Internship Program available for qualified FSN graduates (leads to R.D. credential)
- Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society for Family and Consumer Sciences (Kappa Alpha Phi Chapter)
Suggested Minors
- Programs in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences do NOT require a minor; however, a minor may be elected for any program, in keeping with student career goals.
Career Opportunities
For the following program areas, employment opportunities for graduates include but are not limited to:
- Family and Consumer Sciences (general)
- sales representative for consumer products
- county extension agent
- consumer specialist
- event planner
- retail merchandiser for interior furnishings
- Family and Consumer Sciences with certification
- fcs secondary teacher
- Fashion Merchandising
- retail store manager
- retail apparel buyer
- visual display specialist
- merchandiser for a line
- sales representative for a line
- Food Science and Nutrition
- clinical dietitian (with required post-graduate internship)
- food service/nutrition director for hospitals, schools
- nutritional consultant
- food scientist
- wellness dietitian
- community nutritionist
- sports nutritionist
- Food Service Management
- restaurant manager
- food service director for hospitals, schools
- food production developer
- Interior Design
- work in residential design
- work in commercial design
- model home designer
- space planner
- set stylist
- product representative to the interior design industry
Upon completion of a bachelor’s degree, qualified students may choose to apply for admission into the Graduate Program in Family and Consumer Sciences. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more details.
Student Organizations and Activities
- American Society of Interior Designers: student chapter
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Association of Texas: student section
- Fashion Merchandising Club
- Kappa Omicron Nu, Kappa Alpha Phi Chapter (honor society for Family and Consumer Sciences)
- Sam Houston Association for Family and Consumer Sciences
- Sam Houston Student Dietetic Association
Internships and Study Abroad
All students who complete programs in Fashion Merchandising, Food Service Management, General Family and Consumer Sciences (without teacher certification), and Interior Design must complete a supervised internship (FCS 469 [FACS 4369]) of at least 300 supervised clock hours as a requirement for graduation. Students are given leads for securing internship opportunities, but part of the internship experience is the securing of a suitable position.
Students have the opportunity to travel to Europe to study the works and lives of chemists and their influence on our world, especially in the area of textiles. This program is offered in coordination with the Department of Chemistry.
Scholarships
Competitive scholarships and awards are given annually to full-time students of at least junior standing majoring in one of the program areas in Family and Consumer Sciences. (Award recipients must be enrolled at Sam Houston State University for a minimum of one semester as a full-time student, must have completed 12 hours in FCS, and must be following the curriculum of a program major within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences with full-time student status.)
Scholarships Available:
- Lynch Family Endowed Scholarship
- Fray Stallings Wells Endowed Scholarship
- Family and Consumer Sciences Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Elmadel Driscoll Robinson Home Economics Endowed Scholarship
- Drs. Robert (Bob) and Mary Barnes Harris Endowed Scholarship (Teacher Certification Majors Only)
- Mattie Bea Prather Medford Family and Consumer Sciences Endowed Scholarship
Wiley G. and Marian Boyd McDonald Endowed Scholarship
- J. E. “Bo” Crews Retailing Award (Fashion Merchandising Majors Only)
- Rachel Mary Prather Allen Family and Consumer Sciences Endowed Scholarship
Brochures and information concerning the department and scholarships may be obtained by writing: Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Box 2177, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2177 or e-mail your request to familyandconsumersciences@shsu.edu. Website: www.shsu.edu/~hec_www/.
Program Specific Requirements
All degree programs within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences require completion of two core courses, FCS 268 [FACS 2368] Consumer Education and FCS 462 [FACS 4362] Presentation Techniques.
Curriculum
Minor In Family and Consumer Sciences
A minor in Family and Consumer Sciences (18 hours) is available. The minor requires the completion of one core course (FCS 268 [FACS 2368] or FCS 462 [FACS 3462]) and can be tailored so that the remainder of courses come from a specific program area (fashion merchandising, food science and nutrition, food service management, general family and consumer sciences, or interior design). Six (6) of the 18 hours must be advanced.
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Science |
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Major in Family and Consumer Sciences (Teacher Certification) |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
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Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
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Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
4 hrs. CHM, 4 hrs. BIO |
| Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 |
3 3 3 |
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Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
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Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
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Degree Specific Requirements |
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MTH <MATH> |
3 |
Freshman |
Natural Sciences |
8 |
Freshman or Sophomore |
Major Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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Major |
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3 |
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4 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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4 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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SED Requirements |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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Electives |
2 |
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Total Hours: 120 Hours |
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Notes:
RDG 392 is to be taken with FCS 464 and SED 394 (methods block); SED 480, 496, and 497 are taken together (student teaching). Certification in a second teaching field may be obtained by meeting certification requirements for the particular area of specialization.
A specialty certificate in Hospitality, Food Science and Nutrition is available through this program. For further information, please see Dr. Paula Tripp, Teacher Educator for FCS.
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Arts |
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Major in Family and Consumer Sciences (General) |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
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Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
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Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
4 hrs. CHM |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
3 |
FCS 160 <FACS 1360> PHL 261 <PHIL 2361> or PHL 263 <PHIL 2306> Foreign Language 263 or 264 |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
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Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
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Degree Specific Requirements |
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Foreign Language first two courses |
8 |
Freshman |
Foreign Language second two courses |
6 |
Sophomore |
Fine Arts |
3 |
Junior or Senior level |
Major Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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Major |
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3 |
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4 |
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3-4 |
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3 |
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3 |
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4 |
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3 |
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FCS Advanced |
15 |
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Electives |
20 |
11 of these hours must be Junior or Senior level. |
Total Hours: 120 Hours |
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Notes: PHL 261 or 263 satisfies both Component Area IV-Part 2, and the degree specific requirement for PHL. Foreign Language 263 or 264 satisfies the requirement for Component Area IV-Part 3 and the degree specific requirement. Students who plan to become teacher certified in FCS post-graduation should closely follow the FCS courses as outlined in the teacher certification program for this department.
To fulfill the FCS hours required of the major, the following courses are recommended for specific career paths as follows:
FCS in Business/Event Planning: FCS 376, FCS 377, FCS 378, FCS 470, FCS 472 (FCS 264 also is recommended for this career path.)
FCS in Extension: FCS 330, FCS 339, FCS 376, FCS 433, FCS 472 (FCS 167 or FCS 262 is a prerequisite for FCS 339; FCS 264 is also recommended for this career path.)
FCS in Family Service: FCS 339, FCS 472, FCS 433, COM 486, SOC 365 (FCS 167 or FCS 262 is a prerequisite for FCS 339.)
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Science |
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Major in Family and Consumer Sciences (General) |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
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Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
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Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
4 hrs. CHM |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
3 |
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Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
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Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
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Degree Specific Requirements |
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MTH <MATH> |
3 |
Freshman |
Natural Sciences |
8 |
Freshman or Sophomore |
Major Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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Major |
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3 |
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4 |
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3-4 |
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3 |
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3 |
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4 |
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3 |
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FCS <FACS> Advanced |
15 |
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Electives |
23 |
14 of these hours must be Junior or Senior level. |
Total Hours: 120 Hours |
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Notes: Students who plan to become teacher certified in FCS post-graduation should closely follow the FCS courses as outlined in the teacher certification program for this department.
To help fulfill the advanced FCS hours required of the major, the following courses are recommended for specific career paths as follows:
FCS in Business/Event Planning: FCS 376, FCS 377, FCS 378, FCS 470, FCS 472 (FCS 264 also is recommended for this career path.)
FCS in Extension: FCS 330, FCS 339, FCS 376, FCS 433, FCS 472 (FCS 167 or 262 is a prerequisite for FCS 339; FCS 264 is also recommended for this career path.)
FCS in Family Service: FCS 339, FCS 472, FCS 433, COM 486, SOC 365 (FCS 167 or 262 is a prerequisite for FCS 339.)
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Arts |
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Major in Fashion Merchandising |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
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Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
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Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
4 hrs. CHM |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
3 |
FCS 160 <FACS 1360> PHL 261 <PHIL 2361> or PHL 263 <PHIL 2306> Foreign Language 263 or 2364 |
| Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) | 15 |
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Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
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Degree Specific Requirements |
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Foreign Language first two courses |
8 |
Freshman |
Foreign Language second two courses |
6 |
Sophomore |
Fine Arts |
3 |
Junior or Senior level |
Major Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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Major |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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Business Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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Electives |
16 |
9 of these hours must be Junior or Senior level. |
Total Hours: 120 Hours |
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Notes: PHL 261 or 263 satisfies both Component Area IV-Part 2 and the degree specific requirement for PHL. Foreign Language 263 or 264 satisfies the requirement for Component Area IV-Part 3 and the degree specific requirement. A minor in General Business Administration or Marketing is strongly recommended.
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Science |
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Major in Fashion Merchandising |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
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Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
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Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
4 hrs. CHM |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
3 |
FCS 160 <FACS 1360> SOC 168 <SOCI 2319> |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
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Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
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Degree Specific Requirements |
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MTH <MATH> |
3 |
Freshman |
Natural Sciences |
8 |
Freshman or Sophomore |
Major Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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Major |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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Business Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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Electives |
22 |
12 of these hours must be Junior or Senior level. |
Total Hours: 120 Hours |
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Notes: A minor in General Business Administration or Marketing is strongly recommended.
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Science |
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Major in Food Science and Nutrition |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
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Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
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Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
CHM 138 <CHEM 1311> and CHM 118 <CHEM 1111>, BIO 245 <BIOL 2401> |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
9 |
SOC 168 <SOCI 2319> |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
ECO 230 <ECON 2300> |
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
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Degree Specific Requirements |
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3 |
Freshman |
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CHM 139 <CHEM 1312> and CHM 119 <CHEM 1112> |
8 |
Freshman, Sophomore |
Major Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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Major |
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4 |
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3 |
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4 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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Additional Requirements |
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4 |
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4 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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Electives |
3 |
2 of these hours must be Junior or Senior level. |
Total Hours: 120 Hours |
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Notes:
The estimated cost of completing the DPD Program, including tuition and fees, books, lab coat and SHSDA dues is $28,550. (Cost of tuition, fees and textbooks is subject to change without notice). Students are expected to provide themselves with medical insurance coverage and insurance that includes medical coverage on their vehicles as they travel to required work experience or job shadowing sites. The program requires students to have a minimum GPA of 2.75 prior to declaring an FSN major and submitting a degree plan.
Upon completion of the B.S. degree in Food Science and Nutrition (Didactic Program in Dietetics), according to the catalog under which the student’s degree plan is filed, the student will be issued a verification statement of eligibility to apply for a Dietetic Internship. A grade point minimum of 2.75 is required in order for a graduate of this program to be issued a Letter of Verification of completion of the program. The DPD director, Dr. Valencia B. Keen, PhD, RD, will gladly assist students with the Dietetic Internship application process. Sam Houston State University does not guarantee Dietetic Internship placement or selection.
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is currently granted Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 317-899-0040, ext. 5400. Website: www.eatright.org.
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Arts |
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Major in Food Service Management |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
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Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
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Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
4 hrs. CHM |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
3 |
PHL 261 <PHIL 2361> or PHL 263 <PHIL 2306> Foreign Language 263 or 264 |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
ECO 230 <ECON 2300> |
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
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Degree Specific Requirements |
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Foreign Language first two courses |
8 |
Freshman |
Foreign Language second two courses |
6 |
Sophomore |
Fine Arts |
3 |
Junior or Senior level |
Major Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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Major |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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Business Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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Electives |
22 |
17 of these hours must by Junior or Senior level. |
Total Hours: 120 Hours |
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Notes: PHL 261 or 263 satisfies both Component Area IV-Part 2 and the degree specific requirement for PHL. Foreign Language 263 or 264 satisfies the requirement for Component Area IV, Part 3 and the degree specific requirement. A minor in General Business Administration or Management is strongly recommended.
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Science |
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Major in Food Service Management |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
|
Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
|
Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
4 hrs. CHM |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
3 |
SOC 168 <SOCI 2319> |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
ECO 230 <ECON 2300> |
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
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Degree Specific Requirements |
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MTH |
3 |
Freshman |
Natural Sciences |
8 |
Freshman or Sophomore |
Major Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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Major |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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Business Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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Electives |
25 |
20 of these hours must be Junior or Senior level. |
Total Hours: 120 Hours |
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Notes: A minor in General Business Administration or Management is strongly recommended.
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Arts |
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Major in Interior Design |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
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Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
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Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
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Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
3 |
ART 163 <ARTS 1316> PHL 261 <PHIL 2361> or PHL 263 <PHIL 2306> Foreign Language 263 or 264 |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
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Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
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Degree Specific Requirements |
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Foreign Language first two courses |
8 |
Freshman |
Foreign Language second two courses |
6 |
Sophomore |
3 |
Junior level |
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Major Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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Major |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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IT Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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Electives |
9 |
All of these hours must be Junior or Senior level |
Total Hours: 122 Hours |
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Notes: ART 163 satisfies the requirement for Component Area IV-Part 1 and the degree specific requirement, and ART 370 satisfies the three additional fine arts course of the degree specific requirement. PHL 261 or 263 satisfies both Component Area IV-Part 2 and the degree specific requirement for PHL. Foreign Language 263 or 264 satisfies the requirement for Component Area IV, Part 3 and the degree specific requirement.
A minimum grade of C is required of Interior Design majors in all FCS, ART, and IT courses.
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Science |
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Major in Interior Design |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
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Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
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Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
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Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
3 |
ART 163 <ARTS 1316>SOC 168 <SOCI 2319> |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
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Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
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Degree Specific Requirements |
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MTH <MATH> |
3 |
Freshman |
Natural Sciences |
8 |
Freshman or Sophomore |
Major Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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Major |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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IT and ART Core |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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Electives |
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Advanced Electives |
13 |
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Total Hours: 122 Hours |
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Notes: A minimum grade of C is required for Interior Design majors in all FCS, ART, and IT courses.