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As one of thirteen schools and colleges at the University of Georgia, the College of Family and Consumer Sciences supports the University's three missions of teaching, research, and service.

The mission of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences is to advance the well-being of individuals and families over their life span and strengthen communities through the generation and dissemination of knowledge, education of professionals, and provision of research-based programs.   

mission statement

Over 50 faculty members are currently teaching and conducting research in the College's four academic departments:

• Child and Family Development
• Foods and Nutrition
• Housing and Consumer Economics
• Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors

In addition to working with world renown faculty, undergraduate and graduate students in the College have access to numerous resources designed to increase the impact of their educational experiences. These resources include computer facilities, leadership development programs, educational technology, and student organizations.

Please contact the Office of Student Services for more information.
The College of Family and Consumer Sciences
112 Dawson Hall
The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia 30602
(706) 542-4847

Human Development and Family Science Lifespan Development, Family Studies

Foods & Nutrition

Consumer Foods, Dietetics, Nutrition Science    
food and nutrition    

Housing & Consumer Economics

Consumer Journalism, Consumer Econ., Family Financial Planning, Housing    
housing and consumer economics    

Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors

Fashion Merch., Furnishings and Interiors    
textiles, merchandising and interiors    

Family and Consumer Sciences Education Become a middle school or high school teacher. FACS Education

Human Development & Disability Earn a Disability Studies Certificate. human development and disabilities

Cooperative Extension Consumer information. developmental therapy

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