Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel

San Francisco State University

United States of America, San Francisco

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San Francisco State University

United States of America , San Francisco

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 70

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines16-Aug-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 31,823 / 7 unit

Next Intake 16-Aug-2023

Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel

About

The Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel (FINA) Department is comprised of four programs, uniquely woven together to provide an integrative student experience, advancing understanding of contemporary issues that impact the food, shelter, clothing, and relationship needs of individuals, families, and communities. At the heart of the FINA programs is the goal of providing an enriched student educational experience that builds on the tenets of the family & consumer sciences (FCS) body of knowledge through research-based practices that address quality of life issues.

Program Scope

FINA offers four undergraduate degrees and one graduate degree:

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (Concentrations in Dietetics & Nutrition Science and also Foods & Community Nutrition)
Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design & Merchandising (Concentrations in Design and also Merchandising)
Bachelor of Arts in Family & Consumer Sciences
Master of Arts in Family & Consumer Sciences

Students earning a Bachelor of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Apparel Design and Merchandising, or Interior Design, with a GPA of 3.0 or better, may qualify for admission to the Master of Arts in Family & Consumer Sciences.

Advising

The department faculty offers advising to assist students with their program and graduation needs as well as understanding the relevancy of the courses they take and their career outlook.

Disciplines

College of Health and Social Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Shehaadat al-thaanawiya al-'aama | General Certificate of Secondary Education

Career

The diversity of career options for students within our programs is great as each program offers particular paths to employment.

Child & Family Studies – Business, Consumer, & Family Resource Specialist; Youth Development Coordinator; Family Life or Early Childhood Educator; Child & Family Advocate and Policy Analyst

Interior Design – Residential and/or Commercial Interior Designer

Dietetics – Food Specialist; Clinical Dietician; Food Service Systems Management; Nutrition Education in Hospitals, Industry, or Government Agencies

Apparel Design & Merchandising – Apparel designer; Fashion Merchandiser; Visual Merchandiser; Brand Manager; Textile Specialist; Product Development; Textile & Apparel ReUse or Extended Life Specialist

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 31,823

Application Fee

USD 70

How to Apply

1. Explore and Choose a Major

With more than 100 undergraduate majors to choose from, you can discover your unique path in life at SF State. Whatever you choose to study, you will learn from faculty experts who are dedicated to helping you develop your potential.

2. Apply Online

Apply online at www.calstate.edu/apply during the filing period (see Dates & Deadlines).

A $70 (non-refundable) application fee is due at the time of submission and can be paid by credit card or PayPal.

Use this International Student Application Checklist to gather the information you will need to complete your online application.

SF State uses your self-reported information from the application to make an admission decision, so it is extremely important that you answer all questions on the application completely and accurately.