Introduction:

This is the beginning of a compilation of important institutions for Home Economics Education in the Region of the Americas:

| Barbados | Canada | Colombia | Jamaica | The Bahamas | USA |

Universities & Colleges	Contact person
Samuel Jackman Prescod Polythechnic	Audrey JONES-DRAYTON

1. Inter-University Doctoral Program	Contact person
Inter-University Doctoral Program in Educational Studies	Dr. Sue L. T. McGregor, Chair Inter-University Doctoral Administrative Committee (IDAC), Mount Saint Vincent University (2010-2013)

2. Universities & Colleges in the Province or Territory
Universities & Colleges in Alberta	Contact person
University of Alberta - Department of Human Ecology - Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environment Sciences	Dr. Deanna Williamson, Chair
University of Alberta - Faculty of Education - Secondary Education	Dr. Maryanne Doherty, Associate Dean

Universities & Colleges in British Columbia	Contact person
University of British Columbia - Faculty of Land and Food System	Dr. Christine Scaman - Food, Nutrition and Health Advisor
University of British Columbia - Faculty of Arts, Department of Sociology	Dr. Neil Guppy - Department Head
University of British Columbia - Faculty of Education - Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy	Dr. Mary Gale Smith & Dr. Mary Leah deZwart - Program Coordinators
Kwantlen University College - Fashion Design and Technology	Mary Boni, Fashion Program Coordinator

Universities & Colleges in Manitoba	Contact person
University of Manitoba - Faculty of Human Ecology	Dr. Gustaaf Sevenhuysen, Dean
University of Manitoba - Faculty of Education	Dr. Marlene Atleo, Education Administration, Foundations & Psychology

Universities & Colleges in New Brunswick	Contact person
Université de Moncton -Faculté des sciences de la santé et des services communautaires -  École des sciences des aliments, de nutrition et d'études familiales	Régina Robichaud, Directrice

Universities & Colleges in New Foundland and Labrador	Contact person
Memorial University of Newfoundland - Faculty of Science - Department of Biochemistry - Dietetics Programme	Dr. Barbara V. Roebothan, Dietetics Programme Coordinator

Universities & Colleges in Nova Scotia	Contact person
Mount St. Vincent University - Department of Family Studies & Gerontology	Dr. Deborah Norris, Chair
Mount St. Vincent University - Faculty of Education	Dr. Sue L.T. McGregor

Universities & Colleges in Ontario	Contact person
University of Western Ontario - Brescia University College - Department of Human Ecology	Dr. Elizabeth Bright-See, Chair
University of Western Ontario - Brescia University College - Division of Food and Nutritional Sciences	Dr. Shari Hekmat - Chair of the Division and Dr. June Matthews - Professional Home Economist will respond enquires about Home Economics
University of Western Ontario - Family Studies, Faculty of Education	Dr. Annabelle Dryden
University of Guelph - College of Social and Applied Human Sciences - Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition	Dr. Kerry Daly, Chair
University of Guelph - College of Social and Applied Human Sciences - Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies	Dr. Paulette Padanyi, Chair
University of Guelph - Ontario Agricultural College - Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics	Alfons Weersink, Acting Dept. Chair
Ryerson University - School of Nutrition - Faculty of Community Services	Dr. Janet Chappell, Director
OISE/University of Toronto - Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning - Secondary Education	Jane Witte, Family Studies Instructor

Universities & Colleges on Prince Edward Island	Contact person
University of Prince Edward Island - Department of Family and Nutritional Sciences	Debbie MacLellan, Chair

Universities & Colleges in Québec	Contact person
Université du Québec à Montréal - Faculté des Sciences de l'Éducation	Louise Gaudreau, Directrice - Département d’éducation et de pédagogie
Université Laval - Faculté des sciences de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation - Département d’économie agroalimentaire et des sciences de la consommation	Gale West, Directrice
Concordia University - Department of Applied Human Sciences	Dr. Varda Mann-Feder, Chairperson

Universities & Colleges of Saskatchewan	Contact person
University of Saskatchewan - College of Education - Department of Curriculum Studies - Home Economics Education	Dr. Bev Pain

3. Online Courses
The University of British Columbia - Faculty of Education	Master of Education in Home Economics - Focus on Human Ecology and Everyday Life
Master of Education in Home Economics Flyer. Please click here for download the Flyer
Master of Education in Home Economics Broshure. Please click here for download the Broshure

Universities and Colleges	Contact person
ICSEF - Instituto Tecnológica de Educación Superior, Cundinamarca	Clara Elisa Gómez and/or Constanza Mateus

Universities & Courses	Contact person
University of Technology, Jamaica	Geraldene HODELIN

Universities & Colleges	Contact person
The College of The Bahamas - School of Education	Raquel Edgecombe - Lecturer and Programme Advisor, Family & Consumer Studies

1. Colleges, Universities, and Research Programs

Accreditation of University Programs within the US:

Professional development within the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) encompasses: the Certification Program; the Accreditation Program; and numerous opportunities to assume leadership roles, publish in the Association's professional journals, and enhance personal knowledge and skills through participation in meetings, seminars, and workshops at district, state, and national levels.

Please click here for download more information regarding the Accreditation of University Programs within the US.

 

AAFCS itself offers two fellowships eligible for international students pursuing an Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) degree at a US university.
For more information regarding the 2011 AAFCS Fellowships Program please click here

 

Education Resources within the US:

The link below leads to a page which is a source of information on colleges, universities, and research programs offered in the many diverse area of family and consumer sciences within the US.
Please click here

Please click here for information regarding a Volunteer Student Program - also for eligible to foreign students - of the US Department of Agriculture - Food Safety and Inspection Service

 

2. Online Courses

For getting information about Online Courses in the field of Home Economics/Family and Consumer Scienes within the US please have a look under the respective selected university website.

Universities & Colleges	Contact person
Cornell University - College of Human Ecology - Ithaca, NY	Kay Obendorf - Professor of Fiber Science, Senior Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education
University of Georgia - College of Family and Consumer Sciences - Athens, GA	Jan Hathcote - Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Kentucky - College of Agriculture - School of Human Environmental Sciences, Lexington, KY	Kim Henken - Assistant to the Director
Seattle Pacific University - Department of Family and Consumer Sciences - Seattle, Washington	Professor Dr. Sharleen L. Kato, Director, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in the Region of the Americas, please submit at office@ifhe.org

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