The mission of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is to prepare men and women for critical thinking and problem solving in professional careers influencing the psychosocial, physical and economic well-being of individuals and families in a changing global community.
All undergraduate programs in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences are accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).
The Coordinated Program in Dietetics is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
The Family and Consumer Sciences Education program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
The Interior Design program is accredited by the Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and endorsed by the National Kitchen and Bath Association.