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 management fields.
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Association of Latinx American Students offers welcoming community
When Ximena Sanchez-Ramirez arrived at Illinois State, she felt homesick until coming across the Association of Latinx American Students (ALAS). Just one year later, she is thriving as the secretary of the registered student organization.
CAST new faculty profile series: Dr. Erol Sozen, Family and Consumer Sciences
Some of CAST’s newest faculty members took the time to answer a series of questions designed to help students and colleagues get to know them better. In this series of new faculty profiles, members of different departments share their background, research interests, hobbies, and more.
CAST new faculty profile series: Dr. Gabriela Fonseca Pereira, family and consumer sciences
A group of CAST’s newest faculty members took the time to answer a series of questions designed to help students and colleagues get to know them better. In this series of new faculty profiles, members of different departments share their background, research interests, hobbies, and more.Quick Links
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