Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
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Fashion Design and Merchandising
The Fashion Design and Merchandising program prepares students for employment in the global textile and apparel industries.
Human Development and Family Science
The Human Development and Family Science program provides students the skills needed to provide educational, preventative and intervention services to individuals and families.
Interior Design
The Interior Design program develops students’ skills and knowledge in color, design, drafting, space planning, building and interior systems.
Teacher Education
The FCS Teacher Education certifies students to teach all areas of Family and Consumer Sciences at middle school and high school levels.
Food Nutrition and Dietetics
The Food Nutrition and Dietetics program prepares students for dietetic internships and successful careers in Dietetics and Food and Beverage Management fields.
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Fall 2024 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER Grant Winners Announced
The Office of Student Research (OSR) at Illinois State University announces the winners of the fall 2024 FIREBird and BirdFEEDER research grants. These small grants provide funding to support student research, scholarly inquiry, and innovation at Illinois State.
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