Why Human Sciences at Iowa State University?
• Is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. • Is where digital technology, integrating textile surface designing with apparel design, created the state-of-the-art 2003 inaugural ball gown of Iowa State’s first lady, Christie Vilsack. • Is consistently ranked in the top five human sciences insitutions for the number of advanced degrees awarded annually. • Demand for graduates in Family and Consumer Science Education is high. Our graduates receive multiple job offers for teaching positions. • Rapid career advancement. • Diverse student body • Addresses the critical societal issues present today and projected for the future through resident instruction, research and extension programs. These issues include areas such as child care, parenting, clothing, adequate and affordable housing, family and interpersonal concerns, economic stability, quality of life, services and care for the elderly, adequate and safe food supply, nut
