2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
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Chair: Elizabeth K. Wilson, Ed.D., C.F.C.S., C.F.L.E.
Professors:
Elizabeth K. Wilson, Ed.D., C.F.C.S., C.F.L.E.
Associate Professor:
Lisa Ritchie, Ed.D., R.D., L.D.
Director of Didactic Program in Dietetics
Assistant Professors:
Denise Fisher, Ph.D., C.F.C.S., C.F.L.E.
Rebecca Teague, M.S.E., C.F.C.S.
Crystal Whittington, Ph.D., C.F.C.S., C.F.L.E., C.C.L.S., C.I.M.I.
Instructors:
Rebecca Boaz, M.S.E., C.F.C.S.
The mission of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is to prepare Christian professionals to assume leadership roles that support the quality of life of individuals and families in contemporary society. The department’s vision is to empower individuals, strengthen families and enable communities. In congruence with the mission of the University and the standards of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, the department seeks to:
- Provide opportunities for students to develop their God-given talents for service to individuals, families, communities and the church;
- Enhance students’ growth in the fruit of the Spirit through daily interaction and classroom strategies;
- Prepare students for diverse careers in family and consumer sciences;
- Provide a solid foundation for students who pursue advanced study;
- Prepare students for a lifelong commitment to learning and professional development; and
- Contribute to the preparation of professionals in other disciplines.
The Didactic Program in Dietetics is the first step in the process of becoming a registered dietitian. Upon graduation, the student will receive verification that they have completed the foundation knowledge and skills required by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education.
In order to become a registered dietitian, the student will take the next step in the process. This step involves completion of a supervised practice program in order to be eligible to take the national Registration Examination for Dietitians.
Goals of the Didactic Program in Dietetics
Students completing the Didactic Program in Dietetics will:
- Have the foundation knowledge for entry into a CADE (Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education) accredited post-baccalaureate Dietetic Internship.
- Possess the foundation skills for entry into a CADE (Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education) accredited post-baccalaureate Dietetic Internship.
- Have a solid foundation for advanced studies.
- Find employment.
The Didactic Program in Dietetics at Harding University is currently granted accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education, the accrediting agency for the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995, (800)877-1600, ext. 5400.
The Nu Delta Chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu is a national honor society dedicated to recognizing and encouraging excellence in scholarship, research, and leadership in family and consumer sciences. The chapter was chartered at Harding University on October 27, 1995. Membership is by invitation based on the completion of 45 semester hours in family and consumer sciences or one of its specializations with a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and a ranking of the top 25 percent of the class in the unit.
The department offers the Bachelor of Science degree with majors in child development, child life, dietetics, family and consumer sciences (licensure), family and consumer sciences, family life education, fashion merchandising and interiors merchandising. A minor in family and consumer sciences is also offered.
The family life education major is an approved program by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). The child life major meets the academic foundations of the Child Life Council (CLC).
All departmental majors take the FCS Program Core of 6 hours:
Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
Bachelor of Science
Non-Degree
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