Family and Consumer Sciences

    Family and Consumer Sciences

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 8,271 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 19, 2026
    Family and Consumer Sciences

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    About Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Sciences Education Family, Child and Community Services Concentration Faculty & Staff Dietetics The Didactic Program in Dietetics Overview Application and Admission Requirements Program Costs Graduation and Program Completion Requirements Accreditation Becoming a Registered Dietitian Careers in Dietetics Frequently Asked Questions Dietetics Internship VSU Dietetic Internship Program Overview VSU & DI Program History Program Requirements Program Costs Rotation Information Program Calendar Application Process FNS Graduate Certificate Program Current Dietetic Interns FAQs TAMM Textiles, Apparel & Merchandising Management Overview Program Concentration Curriculum TAMM Minor Requirements and Course Descriptions Careers in Fashion

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • 3 units of mathematics that must include the full Algebra I curriculum and two additional courses at or above the level of Algebra I. It is strongly recommended that students complete Geometry, Algebra II, and a fourth higher level math course

    • 4 units of English

    • 2 units of Science (must include a laboratory science, i.e. Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

    • 2 units of Social Studies (History, Government, Civics, Geography)

    • 2 Units of Foreign Language recommended


    • a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 (grades 9-11).

    • evidence of strong performance in a challenging academic curriculum as demonstrated by a grade of B or better in core course.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 5.5
    • TOEFLMin 71

    English Program Requirements

    All applicants for whom English is a foreign language must demonstrate proficiency in the English language through the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or international English Language Testing System (IELTS) if English is not the primary language spoken in the household. A minimum score of 61 preferred 71 (internet based), 173 preferred (197) (computer based), or 500 preferred (527) is required on the TOEFL. A minimum score of 5.5 on the IELTS for admission.

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    How to Apply

    • An application (Do this by applying online.)

    • Official high school or GED transcript (Mail this in a sealed envelope or your high school may send electronically through a secure site.)

    • SAT or ACT scores (Send through College Board or ACT.)

    • 2 Letters of recommendation (This is part of your online application. You will need the name, title and email address of your recommenders.)

    • Personal Statement (You will upload this in your online application).

    Family and Consumer Sciences
    Virginia State University
    Virginia State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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