The department’s variety of organizations provide students with connections and growth opportunities within their majors.
The Family and Consumer Sciences Student Association prepares new professionals by providing opportunities to serve individuals, families, communities, and one another in association-sponsored programs and service projects.
The Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics facilitates trips to local and state professional meetings, guest speakers in the area of dietetics and nutrition, and service projects aimed to have a positive impact on the campus and community.
Harding’s Nu Delta chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu, a national honor society for family and consumer sciences, provides recognition and honor for distinguished academic achievements and professional growth through education and service.
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at Harding University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Address: 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, Phone: 800-877-1600, ext. 5400, E-mail: ACEND@eatright.org, Website: www.eatrightpro.org/acend). Effective Fall 2021, the Harding University Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)) will no longer be available to new students. Learn more about the Didactic Program in Dietetics Transitional Plans in the catalog.
The Master of Science in Applied Dietetics Practice Program at Harding University is a candidacy program seeking accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Address: 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, Phone: 800-877-1600, ext. 5400, E-mail: ACEND@eatright.org, Website: www.eatrightpro.org/acend).
The Child Life Major is endorsed by the Association of Child Life Professionals through April 2024. This recognition assures that the program meets the requirements set forth in the ACLP’s Standards for Academic and Clinical Preparation Programs, confirming that the program’s structure, curriculum, resources, support system and sustainability are of the highest quality.
Dale & Joan Coleman Endowed Scholarship Fund for Family & Consumer Sciences: Dale and Joan Coleman established this fund to provide scholarships for students majoring in family and consumer sciences at Harding University.
Lisa & Rachel Miller Scholarship: The Lisa & Rachel Miller Scholarship is for FCS Education majors.
Mildred L. Bell Family & Consumer Sciences Scholarship: Faculty, friends and family members established this scholarship as a tribute to Dr. Mildred L. Bell, Chairman of the Harding University Home Economics Department from 1959-1984.
Sharen Crockett Scholarship: Preference is given to Child Development and Child Life majors.
Ellis Endowed Development Scholarship: All FCS majors are eligible to apply.
Cheryl Helms Endowed Scholarship: Must be a Nutrition & Dietetics, Child Development, or Child Life major.
Corporate food industry managers manage personnel of corporate establishments. This includes hiring, training, scheduling and supervising staff, maintaining budgets and inventory, and developing marketing and advertising strategies.
Dietary managers serve in hospitals, assisted living spaces and other medical facilities providing balanced nutrition to patients. You will be making a daily difference as you ensure the highest standards of food quality and safety are met.
As a supervisor in food service, you'll manage the day-to-day operations of various establishments including restaurants, cafeterias, catering services or food trucks. In addition to supervising employees, this includes providing leadership in customer service, quality control and food safety.
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