CHS Fast Facts

Departments

• Family and Child Sciences (FCS)
• Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences (NFES)
• Textiles and Consumer Sciences (TCS)

Degrees Offered

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
• Master’s of Science (M.S.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Enrollment (as of Fall 2007)

• Undergraduate: 2,971
• Graduate: 199
• Faculty: 51

College of Human Sciences

• Established in 1905 as part of the Florida State College for Women
• The flagship program in Human Sciences in Florida
• Ranks third nationally in the number of minority students at the undergraduate level and ninth at the graduate level
• Accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
• Has award winning faculty who are leaders in their respective disciplines and are recognized for their teaching and research
• Has endowment of over $10.5M
• Over $1.49M in current contracts and grants
• Average incoming freshman SAT score increased to 1122

Department of Family and Child Sciences

• Programs emphasize the health and development of children and families through education, research and service to the community.
• Professional opportunities in this field have increased due to new opportunities that have arisen as a result of the national focus on the welfare of families and children.
• The doctoral program in Marriage and Family Therapy is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education.
• Students may complete requirements to become a certified Family Life Educator, sponsored by the National Council on Family Relations (NFCR).

Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences

• Programs contribute to the prevention of chronic disease through the conduct of applied and basic research and through strong teaching programs.
• Professional opportunities in nutrition, food and exercise sciences have increased due to the national interest in healthy living.
• The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and the Dietetic Internship are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE).
• The undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) has a 76% internship placement rate and a 93% pass rate on the Registered Dietitian (R.D.) exam.
• Graduates of the post-baccalaureate Dietetic Internship Program have a 97% pass rate on the R.D. exam.
• The Florida State University Athletic Training Education Program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Department of Textiles and Consumer Sciences:

• Programs address physical, behavioral and economic factors influencing apparel/textile product development and retail merchandising.
• The Merchandising program consistently places 90% or more of its graduates in executive level positions with retail firms.
• The Apparel Design and Technology and Merchandising programs area among the largest in student enrollment in the country.
• The Center for Retail Merchandising and Product Development provides communication and exchange with industry partners.