UTM Family and Consumer Sciences

UTM Family and Consumer Sciences Welcome to Family and Consumer Sciences at University of Tennessee at Martin Graduate assistantships are available. degree.

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The didactic program in dietetics is approved by the American Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The undergraduate curriculum prepares students for the bachelor of science in family and consumer sciences sciences. The majo

r is called family and consumer sciences and offers three concentrations and options within the concentrations:

Child and Family Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Gerontology
Fashion Merchandising
Food and Nutrition
Dietetics

UT Martin family and consumer sciences students are active in the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, the Fashion Merchandising Association, Interior Design Group and the Student Dietetic Association. These organizations provide opportunities for students to interact socially and professionally. Facilities:
Facilities for teaching and other activities of the academic program include modern classrooms, laboratories and demonstration areas, most located in Gooch Hall. Laboratories are equipped with modern equipment, large work centers, and portable demonstration units to facilitate effective learning.

•The UT Martin Children's Center provides services for the enrichment of children, allows for the observation of young children and provides practical experience for students working with children.
•The Child and Family Resource Center provides services to developmentally delayed preschool children and their families, providing unique opportunities for observation by students.
•The Healthy Start and Healthy Beginnings Grant Programs provide education to first time and young mothers in the region. Graduate Programs of Study
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a master of science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with two options: general family and consumer sciences and dietetics. The first option is generalist in nature based on a selected range of comprehensive courses. Students under this option may choose an emphasis in child and family studies or remain generalist. The dietetics option incorporates a Dietetic Internship Program in Dietetics (DI). The DI offers graduates of didactic programs in dietetics a post-baccalaureate, clinically based practicum. Students completing the DI portion of option two are eligible to take the examination that leads to becoming a registered dietitian (R.D). This option incorporates the DI practicum into an advanced degree program which will lead to a M.S.

Dean Winters ran into FCS at UTM *Star* Alum Elizabeth Sanders, who is pursuing her Ph.D. at Virginia Tech University. G...
06/24/2026

Dean Winters ran into FCS at UTM *Star* Alum Elizabeth Sanders, who is pursuing her Ph.D. at Virginia Tech University. Great to see you and good luck, Elizabeth!

Kristy Long, UTM FCS-Education Senior, had the great privilege of meeting Dr. Jan Bowers this week at the AAFCS Annual C...
06/22/2026

Kristy Long, UTM FCS-Education Senior, had the great privilege of meeting Dr. Jan Bowers this week at the AAFCS Annual Conference. Dr. Bowers made a huge contribution in shaping the future of FCS by designing the original FCCLA STAR competitions. Kristy is a huge advocate of FCCLA and will be attending and competing at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in July.

Kristy, President of UTM's FCCLA Chapter, along with her officer team, established the first collegiate Chapter in Tennessee this past year. It was an honor for her to meet Dr. Bowers.

Dr. Melissa Wood presented, "Empowering FCS Educators: Using Research to Shape Future Professional Development" at the 2...
06/22/2026

Dr. Melissa Wood presented, "Empowering FCS Educators: Using Research to Shape Future Professional Development" at the 2026 AAFCS Annual Conference in Louisville, KY this past week.

Kristy Long, UTM FCSE Senior, was awarded the Betsy Norum Award this year at the AAFCS Annual Conference in Louisville, ...
06/22/2026

Kristy Long, UTM FCSE Senior, was awarded the Betsy Norum Award this year at the AAFCS Annual Conference in Louisville, TN. This award is a financial award to help students have opportunities to gain knowledge from contacts, content, and stimulation derived from the wide variety of programs and activities offered and to provide important experiences for pre-professionals majoring in one of the varied areas encompassed by Family and Consumer Sciences.

It is with great sorrow we let you know of the passing of Dr. Jeff Plant, former Assoc. Professor of Interior Design. Ma...
06/17/2026

It is with great sorrow we let you know of the passing of Dr. Jeff Plant, former Assoc. Professor of Interior Design. Many of our alumni will remember how he loved teaching and inspiring others to do their best.

View Dr. Jeffrey Plant's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/13/2026

Recently, UTM Family and Consumer Sciences alumna (M.S.F.C.S. '19), Lisa Haley, graduated with her Ph.D. from Liberty University. Her dissertation was titled, "The Interactions of Faith Development, Attachment with Relational Authenticity, and Theory of Mind in Children with Adverse Childhood Experiences." Soaring!

06/09/2026
06/09/2026

Yesterday (L-R), Dr. Amy Richards, Dr. Melissa Wood, Ms. Lori Littleton & Heidi Busch presented at the 2026 annual conference of the Tennessee Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. These UTM Family and Consumer Sciences Faculty with Paul Meek Library faculty member, Ms. Busch, presented their pilot project, "One Step at a Time for a Healthy Future" to improve student nutrition, exercise, health, and wellness.

06/09/2026

It’s National Child’s Day! Child & Family Studies is one of the rewarding career paths in the UTM Family and Consumer Sciences major! www.utm.edu. Let your Dream’s take Flight at UT Martin!

06/09/2026

Three generations of UT Martin students—all in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. Wyatt Poole, second from left, graduated from Haywood High School and is headed to UTM this fall to study Agricultural Engineering Technology. His Aunt Katie Dees, (far left), Grandfather Bill Wyatt, and mother Sarah Poole (far right) are all UT Martin CAAS alumni. Prepare for Takeoff, Wyatt!

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