Family, Consumer and Nutritional Sciences (FCSN) Vision and Mission
Vision - To be an innovative department renowned for rigorous, diverse programs of study steeped in the Catholic liberal arts tradition and distinguished by exemplary graduates responsibly engaged in the world.
Mission - Founded first on Catholic liberal arts tradition and offering rigorous programs of study, the Family, Consumer and Nutritional Sciences (FCNS) department educates women to be professional, ethical leaders. Grounded in science, the students become content experts with an innovative mindset and professional voice. The curriculum empowers students to understand and reflect upon the multi-faceted issues facing individuals and families today, challenging graduates to advocate for the dear neighbor without distinction in a socially responsible manner. Strong inter-professional and community collaborations prepare women for transformational leadership, life-long learning and a commitment to sustainability in the global context.
Foods and Nutrition: Science
The foods and nutrition: science major is designed to prepare you for graduate school, medical or dental school or physician assistant programs, combining courses in nutrition and food science with an extremely strong science and mathematics base, including calculus, chemistry, biochemistry and physics.
The major also can be modified to focus on the sociological and psychological aspects of nutrition, preparing you for graduate school in the social sciences to study eating habits, public health, food assistance programs and serving underrepresented groups.
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