School of Family and Consumer Sciences

The School of Family and Consumer Sciences is the academic home to a diverse population of over 400 undergraduate and graduate students. With successful programs in human development and family sciences, fashion merchandising and gerontology/leadership in aging services, our faculty play an important role in preparing students to support individuals and families throughout the lifespan.

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About NIU

Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university, with expertise that benefits its region and spans the globe in a wide variety of fields, including the sciences, humanities, arts, business, engineering, education, health and law. The Wall Street Journal and CollegeNET recognize NIU as a leading institution for social mobility, or helping its students climb the socioeconomic ladder. Through its main campus in DeKalb, Illinois, and education centers for students and working professionals in Chicago, Naperville and Rockford, NIU offers more than 100 areas of study while serving a diverse and international student body.