Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
Overview
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, formerly the Department of Home Economics, offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with two comprehensive tracks; Fashion Merchandising and General Family and Consumer Studies. The department's curriculum encompasses the study of relationships among people in their personal spaces, focusing on the impact of the physical, biological, social and economic environments, and their effects on human behavior and development.
Mission
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences prepares students with competencies and skills required for public service to address ongoing changes and new developments in goods and services. The department conducts research to implement progress that will improve family life in urban populations. Through collaborative relationships, the department enhances the viability and quality of family life in the communities served by the University.
Contact Information
Dr. Jacqueline M. Holland
Associate Professor and Department Chair
1700 E Cold Spring Lane
Jenkins Building (Quad), Rm. 403
Baltimore, MD 21251
P: 443-885-3360