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    DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER SCIENCES

    Overview of the department

    The mission of the Department of Consumer Sciences is to provide strong undergraduate and graduate programs in the industry. Further, the department strives to contribute to the generation of new knowledge in the area of consumer sciences and to apply this knowledge to improving the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities in the State of Alabama and the region. 
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    Academics

    Undergraduate Programs

    The Department of Consumer Sciences prepares students for leadership roles in business, government, and non-profit settings through two concentrations: Consumer Affairs and Family Financial Planning and Counseling. Consumer sciences students have interests in personal finance, consumer behavior, marketing, public policy, and related fields that require the expertise of professionals who understand the role consumers play in today’s markets. Students who successfully complete required coursework may be eligible to sit for two professional certifications: The Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC) exam offered by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education®, and the CFP® certification exam that leads to the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.

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    Graduate Programs

    The Department of Consumer Sciences offers a M.S. in Consumer Sciences with two concentration areas: Consumer Economics and Family Financial Planning and Counseling. Each can be completed with 30 credits. Students who successfully complete required coursework may be eligible to sit for two professional certifications: The Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC) exam offered by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education®, and the CFP® certification exam that leads to the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. The department also offers a Consumer Quality Management area of study and a 15-credit hour graduate certificate in Conflict Resolution.

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    Distance Education

    To learn more about courses offered through distance education, contact Bama By Distance (bamabydistance.ua.edu) at (205) 348-0089 or 1-800-467-0227 or email at uadistance@ua.edu.

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    Advising

    Advising is an important part of your progress toward a degree. Please make an appointment with your advisor and be prepared for advising.

    Student Organizations

    Participation in student organizations is an important part of professional development.

    Professional Links

    National and international associations help students stay abreast of current information.

    Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, classes at The University of Alabama have been canceled until March 30 to allow faculty time to move coursework to alternative and online learning.  Teaching will resume March 30 using these new methods.  Students will not be returning to classes on campus for the Spring semester but will instead transition to remote or alternative learning (depending on the course).  Students will need to check their Blackboard courses for specific information about each class they are enrolled in.
     
    During this challenging time, The College of Human Environmental Sciences is committed to supporting our students, faculty, and staff.  We are working with various stakeholders, such as the Office of Disability Services, Testing Services, and others, to make this transition as quickly and efficiently as possible.
     
    Academic advising will resume by distance once courses resume.  If a student has not already met with an advisor, or if they have any questions, they should contact their academic advisor by e-mail to set up a time to speak with them about their academic schedule prior to registration.  No face-to-face advising appointments will be scheduled in an effort to adhere to the University’s efforts towards social distancing.  If a student is unsure as to who their advisor is, this information can be found by looking in their Degreeworks. The Consumer Sciences Undergraduate Academic Advisor is Lauren Creel.  Any Current and Prospective Consumer Sciences Graduate students May Contact KT KIM for any Admissions and Advising questions. 
    FOr additional assistance, You may contact the HES Student Services office at 
    hesstudentservices@ches.ua.edu

    For General Consumer SCiences Inquiries , email us.
    To reach a Specific Consumer Sciences Faculty Member, please email them directly. THeir contact information can be found on the CSM FAculty/Staff page.

    For questions involving housing, please call 205-348-6676 (Housing).
    For questions involving the academic calendar, please call 205-348-2020 (Registrar).
    For questions involving tuition and financial aid, please call 205-348-5350 (Student Account Services).
    Students, parents, faculty, and staff can stay updated on The University of Alabama’s responses to the COVID-19 outbreak by visiting The University’s Health Information page.

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    • 316 Adams Hall, Box 870158, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
    • (205) 348-6178
    • (205) 348-8721
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