Graduate Child and Family Studies Courses
Graduate Food and Nutrition Courses
Graduate Human and Consumer Sciences General Education Courses
Graduate Interior Design Courses
Graduate Retail Management Courses
The School of Human and Consumer Sciences offers master's programs with concentrations in early childhood education, family studies, community and international nutrition, and nutrition science. Graduate courses in retail merchandising and interior design are also available.
To be awarded the Master of Science in Human and Consumer Sciences (M.S.H.C.S.) degree, you must earn a minimum of 45 quarter hours in programs with a thesis requirement or 50 quarter hours in programs with a seminar paper requirement. You are required to have an approved program of study in your file by the end of the first quarter of enrollment. Your graduate program is planned by you and your advisor, taking into consideration your undergraduate preparation and professional goals.
The maximum time allowed between the date that you first initiate graduate study toward the M.S.H.E.C. and the date that you complete the requirements for the degree is six calendar years. You may transfer a maximum of 12 quarter hours of graduate credit from an accredited university, providing the credit to be transferred has been designated graduate credit at the insti-tution where taken, is letter graded B or better, was earned in the past five years, and is approved by the graduate coordinator. Credit for courses taken by correspondence cannot be accepted toward the required minimum hours.
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for unconditional admission to the graduate program in the School of Human and Consumer Sciences:
If you do not meet the above standards, you may be admitted on a conditional basis and informed of the conditions you must meet before being accepted unconditionally. These courses may or may not apply toward your degree. If you are admitted on a conditional basis, you are not eligible for financial assistance.
The following materials must be received before your application can be considered for admission:
Submit your completed application, GRE scores, transcripts, and application fee to the Office of Graduate Student Services, Ohio University, Wilson Hall, Athens OH 45701-2979.
The letter of intent, resume and letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the graduate coordinator, School of Human and Consumer Sciences, Ohio University, 108 Tupper Hall, Athens OH 45701-2979.
While applications for admission are accepted during all quarters, it is recommended that applications for both admission and financial aid for the following year be received by April 1. International students must also present TOEFL scores. Full and partial associateships are available, as well as tuition scholarships. Awards are made to the limit of available funds.
The early childhood education program provides an opportunity for professionals to continue their education with a focus on young children (from birth to eight years). The program also prepares you to work with children and their families in a variety of settings, including public schools, child care, agencies, and crisis management. The program of study is developed with your advisor based upon your goals. You may select either the thesis or seminar paper option.
If you are currently certified in special education, elementary education or family and consumer sciences (home economics) education, you may be able to earn an early childhood validation for your teaching credentials through the early childhood education program. The majority of the coursework for validation will be at the graduate level and be part of the requirements for the M.S.H.C.S. Limited coursework at the undergraduate level may be required in some cases.
The family studies program prepares individuals who are interested in working with families in many settings, including social service agencies and programs for the elderly. You are encouraged to develop a program of study that blends your academic back-ground and work experience to meet your career goals. You may select either the thesis or seminar paper option.
Requirements for early childhood education or family studies with the thesis option are:
Requirements for early childhood education or family studies with the seminar paper option are:
The study of human nutrition continues to evolve as a personal, national, and global interest. Two graduate programs are offered. The master's program in international and community nutrition prepares you to work in community-based programs dealing with hunger and malnutrition in the United States and abroad. The master's program in nutrition science allows you to study the more applied aspects of nutrition and science.
Requirements for international and community nutrition are:
Requirements for nutrition science are:
University Publications and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/~gcat/97-99/areas/huco.htm) June 2, 1998.
Please e-mail comments or suggestions to "gcat@www.ohiou.edu."