Marshall University


Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Program
Postgraduate Survey


All answers will be anonymous


GENERAL INFORMATION

Please answer the following questions:

Date of graduation (mm/dd/yyyy):
Sex: Female Male
Area of emphasis in the B.A in FCS degree:  
Current Position/Occupation:
Duties and responsibilities:

SECTION 1

Please rate the following on a scale of 1 to 5 (1= strongly disagree 2= disagree, 3= neutral, 4= agree, 5= strongly agree and N/A = cannot answer). Check the correct answer.

  1. I feel that I was adequately prepared to enter a career in Family and Consumer Sciences.

    1       2       3       4       5       N/A      


  2. I feel that the program kept current with trends in FCS.

    1       2       3       4       5       N/A      


  3. I feel that my area of emphasis in the FCS program helped me decide what aspect of FCS I wanted to practice or work.

    1       2       3       4       5       N/A      


  4. I feel that my learning experiences at Marshall were diverse, covering many areas.

    1       2       3       4       5       N/A      


  5. I feel that the academic instructors kept current with family and consumer sciences trends.

    1       2       3       4       5       N/A      


  6. I feel that the FCS internship experiences kept current with FCS program trends.

    1       2       3       4       5       N/A      


  7. I would recommend the FCS program to other people.

    1       2       3       4       5       N/A      


  8. The FCS program at Marshall helped improve my decision making and problem solving skills.

    1       2       3       4       5       N/A      


  9. My FCS program experience at Marshall helped me become a guiding force in projects that enhance the well-being of individuals and families.

    1       2       3       4       5       N/A      


  10. My FCS program experience at Marshall helped me gain a better understanding of myself and relationships with others.

    1       2       3       4       5       N/A      


SECTION 2

Write your answers in the space provided under each item.

  1. Check courses in your course of study that you found most helpful for your job search.

    Family and Consumer Science Common CoreSupportive Business courses
     FCS 201   Family & Consumer Sciences: The Profession
     FCS 210   Nutrition
     FCS 215   Family Relationships (formerly FCS 415)
     FCS 259   Aesthetics for Living
     FCS 306   Foundations of Professional Practice
     FCS 358   Family Resource Management
     FCS 444   Consumer Education
     FCS 471   Internship (Junior level)
     FCS 472   Internship (Senior level)
     FCS 209   Chemistry in the Home
    		  ACC 310   Accounting for Entrepreneurs
     ECN 200   Survey of Economics
     LE 207   Legal Environment of Business
     MGT 320   Principles of Management
     MGT 424   Personnel Management
     MKT 340   Principles of Marketing
    Particularized courses 
     ART 214   Introduction to Design
     EDF 417   Statistical Methods
     FCS 102   Early Childhood Programs
     FCS 112   Clothing Construction
     FCS 160   Overview of the Fashion Industry
     FCS 202   Food and Nutrition Concepts
     FCS 203   Mealtime in the USA
     FCS 212   Textiles
     FCS 303   Child Development
     FCS 314   Interrelationships of New Environment
     FCS 330   Infant/Toddler Relationships and Environments
    		  FCS 349   Evaluation of Ready to Wear
     FCS 351   Housing & Household Equipment
     FCS 354   Home Furnishings
     FCS 359   Merchandising Process and Procedures
     FCS 402   Foods ant the World
     FCS 414   Problems in Fashion Merchandising
     FCS 417   Evolution of Fashion
     FCS 432   Parenting
     FCS 440   Nutrition in Home and School
     FCS 459   Fashion Buying
     MKT 344   Retail Management


  2. What other courses/content would you have liked to explore in your course of study?
     Computer Aided Design
     Apperal design
     Interior Design
     Hospitality Management
     Family and Child Services
     Housing
     Consumer Education
     Family Resource Management
    Other:  
  3. Add any other comments about ways to strengthen the FCS programs.