Family and consumer sciences
Master of Science
Conserving today's families
Families in today’s complex global society face many challenges when it comes to relationships, work-life balance, raising children, finances and housing. In this program, you will make a difference in the lives of these families with a sophisticated understanding of child development, family sciences, nutrition, resource management, clothing and more.
You will learn research techniques to make advancements in the field and gain leadership skills to manage programs and services that address the diverse issues of individuals and families in our communities.
Studies include child development, family sciences, nutrition, resource management, clothing and more.
Overview
Related Topics
Help families manage the complexities of work, life and relationships
Application information
Ready to earn your family and consumer sciences master’s degree? To ensure you meet the degree-specific requirements for admission, review the following criteria:
- Education level: Bachelor's degree
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: Recommended to secure a faculty commitment before applying
Program availability
Concentration: Thesis
Semester intake: Fall
Deadlines: General application deadlines
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Family and Consumer Sciences contact: Annie Roe; aroe@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Costs, funding and research
To learn how you can fund your graduate degree, check out the Graduate Funding page.
Visit Financial Aid to find detailed information about the cost of attendance.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Hold an undergraduate degree in family and consumer sciences or a related field.
- Enjoy conducting research in the field.
- Want to contribute positively to the family environment.
- Enjoy working with people.
- Have strong leadership, communication and critical-thinking skills.
Learn more about the curriculum for a master’s in family and consumer sciences.
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences offers many hands-on learning opportunities, such as:
- Research and teaching assistantships
- Volunteer opportunities
- International research in Brazil, England, Japan and India
- Child Development Laboratory
- Leila Old Historic Costume Collection
Clubs
Advance your future career and network with other students through the following clubs:
- Graduate and Professional Student Association
- Family and Consumer Sciences Club
- Food and Nutrition Club
- American Association of Food and Consumer Sciences
- Palouse Area Association for the Education of Young Children and the Council for Exceptional Children
Career outcomes
Current job openings
604 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Education Administrators for Preschool and Childcare Programs
$56,658 - Financial Examiners
$91,302 - Social and Community Service Managers
$84,050
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