About FCS

Introduction

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers one degree, a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, with two concentrations – Food and Nutrition and Infant and Child Development.  The Department is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is to prepare graduates for food and nutrition and infant and child development-related professional careers by providing an integrated educational experience garnered on teaching, scholarly activities, and outreach and to deliver effective and quality outreach programming in the area of infant and child development.

Aim of the Food and Nutrition Concentration

The aim of the food and nutrition concentration is to prepare students to pursue professional careers related to food, food science, nutrition, and health.  Graduates will be able to utilize acquired knowledge, experiences, skills, and training

Aim of the Infant and Child Development Concentration

The aim of the infant and child development concentration is to prepare students to pursue professional careers related to providing quality and developmentally appropriate services to young children from birth to age five and their families.

Vision

The vision of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is to be recognized nationally for excellence in family and consumer sciences programs.

The Department aims to enhance its effectiveness by 1) enhancing the academic experience, 2) strengthening core values through innovative programs and research, and 3) enabling community and global partnership collaborations.

Curriculum

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a B.S. degree in family and consumer sciences. For this degree, students can elect one of two concentrations: infant and child development or food and nutrition.

Please see degree maps for the curricular for concentrations:

Food and Nutrition Concentration (see attachment)

Infant and Child Development (see attachment)

Faculty and Staff

Faculty

Francine H. Hollis
Associate Professor, Department Chair, and Executive Director
478-825-6890
francine.hollis@fvsu.edu

Adjunct Professors

Rhea Bentley
Rhea.bentley@fvsu.edu

Terralon Chaney
Chaneyt01@fvsu.edu

Vivian Fluellen
Vivian.Fluellen@fvsu.edu

Pamela Miller
millerp@fvsu.edu

Kena Torbert
tobertk@fvsu.edu

Deborah Walker
tuckerd@fvsu.edu

Contact Us

Academics

P.O. Box 4622
1005 State University Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-6234

Child Development Center

1101 Carver Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-6236

Head Start/Early Head Start

P.O. Box 4395
1005 State University Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-6171