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The University of Alabama
Department of Consumer Sciences
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Overview
The University of Alabama / Department of Consumer Sciences is located in Tuscaloosa, AL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 0 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 0 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE or GMAT Thesis Required for some Alternate accepted requirement - capstone |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
29
Applied
25
Accepted
25
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 1st | July 1st | Yes |
| Winter deadline | January 1st | January 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE or GMAT | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
66
Total Graduate Students
1%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.52% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12.12% |
| White or Caucasian | 74% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1.52% |
| Two or more races | 3.03% |
| Unknown | 6.06% |
Gender
Male (56%)
Female (43%)
Faculty
12
Total faculty
Full-time - 10
Part-time - 2
Male (4)
Female (8)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Consumer economics, financial planning, policy evaluation, retirement preparedness, financial wellness |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 870158
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0158
United States
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0158
United States
Contact
Dr. Robert Bryan Nielsen
Professor and Department Head
Email: rbnielsen@ches.ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-6059
Fax: 205-348-3789
Professor and Department Head
Email: rbnielsen@ches.ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-6059
Fax: 205-348-3789
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