Family and Consumer Studies: Students specializing in this area must complete FNES 140, 153, 163 (or 263 and 264), 248, 252, 349, 350, 351, and 376. Family and Consumer Studies Specialization Brochure.

Food and Nutrition:In addition to the core courses listed above, students specializing in this area must complete FNES 101, 104, 203, 275, 378. In this specialization, students must complete Chemistry 19 and 159 and FNES 263 and 264. Students in this program will not satisfy requirements for admission to a Dietetic Internship.

Dietetics: The department offers a specialization for students who wish to go beyond the required coursework in Food and Nutrition in order to satisfy the professional registration requirements of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). As the Didactic Program in Dietetics (ADA DPD) requires numerous courses in the FNES Department and in other departments beyond those outlined below for the general Food and Nutrition area, students should consult an adviser at the earliest possible point in their academic career to plan their programs sequentially. In addition to the core courses above, dietetics students must take: FNES 101, 104, 203, 263, 264, 275, 307W, 337, 365, 366, 368, 378; Chemistry 19, 159, 179; Biology 11, 43, 44; Psychology 101, 107.   For more information, go to the ADA DPD page.

Textiles and Apparel: Students specializing in this area must complete FNES 121, 126, 157 or 158, 226, 227, 228W, 325 and 327; and Economics 100.

(click here to view the Textiles and Apparel site)

Secondary School Teacher Education:

Students seeking to qualify for a New York State Initial teaching certificate can do so by completing a competency-based program which, in addition to the core, includes FNES 101, 104, 121, 126, 140, 153, 156, 163(or 263 and 264), 203, 226 or 228W, 336, 338, and 339, and Secondary Education (SEYS) 201, 221, 340, and 350. All education courses require 20-25 hours of field experience. (click here for Opportunities in Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education)

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The Minor Program in Family and Consumer Sciences

A minor in FNES is available in two areas: Food and Nutrition and Textiles and Apparel. Students who want the minor noted on their transcript must register with the department.

The minor in Food and Nutrition: Studenst must complete CHEM 19 and 159; BIO 11; FNES 101, 263, and 264; and at least six credits selected from among FNES 104, 203, 275, 307W, and 378.

The minor in Textiles and Apparel: Students must complete FNES 121, 126, 157 or 158, and at least seven credits selected from among FNES 226, 227, 228W, 325, 327, 358, and 373.

FIT Visiting Student Program

Family and Consumer Sciences majors who are interested in supplementing their specialization in textiles and apparel from QC have the opportunity, if eligible, to study at New York City's renowned Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) for two semesters, thereby earning an associate's degree from FIT and a bachelor's from Queens College. Queens College cannot guarantee that all who apply will be accepted. Interested students should consult the department visiting student liason for information as soon as possible in the semester prior to the term(s) in which FIT study is desired. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 to qualify. Applications for the spring semester are due October 1 and for the fall semester January 1.

One Year Programs

Accessories Design (Fall only)
Advertising & Marketing Communications (Fall/Spring)
Advertising Design (Fall only)
Fashion Mechandising Management (Fall/Spring)
Fashion Design (Fall/Spring)
Jewelry Design (Fall only)
Textile/Surface Design (Fall only)
Textile Development & Marketing (Fall only)

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FNES offers an academic program that leads to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences. We are one of eight departments in the Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and the major in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences is designed for students with genuine interest and strong aptitude in the sciences. Employment in this field will require self-motivation and creativity as new career opportunities continue to arise. A general description of this degree program and the required curriculum can be found below.

The Major Program in Nutrition & Exercise Sciences

The B.S. degree program in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences provides for intensive study in the combined disciplines of nutrition and exercise sciences. It is designed for students specializing in the maintenance of cardiovascular health and wellness through healthy diets and regular physical activity. Students are prepared for positions in corporate and hospital based programs in health, cardiovascular fitness, wellness, and cardiac rehabilitation; community based programs in nutrition and fitness for adults and senior citizens; and adult health and fitness programs in health clubs, adult education centers, sports medicine, physical rehabilitation centers, and preventive health agencies.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the major is comprised of 36 credits in nutrition and exercise sciences. It also includes courses in biology and chemistry, which are the underpinnings of both nutrition and exercise sciences. A course in statistics is required to enable students to better understand and interpret scientific literature. In addition, students will need to take college-wide English and Mathematics skills placement exams which place them in appropriate courses and to meet the Queens College General Education and Liberal Arts and Sciences Area Requirements (LASAR). A grade of "C" or higher is required in order for these courses to count toward the major. A student may not repeat a major course more than once beyond the initial enrollment in the course.

 

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Required Courses in Nutrition & Exercise Sciences

FNES 230: Exercise, Energy Balance, & Weight Control (3 cr.);

FNES 263: Nutrition I (3 cr.; prereq. CHEM 19 and 159);

FNES 264: Nutrition II (3 cr.; prereq. FNES 263);

FNES 340: Kinesiology (3 cr.);

FNES 341: Biomechanics (3 cr.; prereq. FNES 340);

FNES 342: Physiology of Muscular Activity (3 cr.; prereq. BIO 43 and CHEM 19);

FNES 352: Physiological Principles of Exercise Testing (3 cr.; prereq. FNES 342);

FNES 353: Fitness Assessment & Prescription of Exercise Programs (3 cr.; prereq. FNES 342);

FNES 365: Nutrition Counseling & Assessment (3 cr.; prereq. FNES 263 and CHEM 179);

FNES 366: Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 cr.; prereq. FNES 264 and 365);

FNES 368: Life Cycle and Community Nutrition(3 cr.; prereq. FNES 264 and 1310 43); and

FNES 377: Internship in Exercise Sciences (prereq. FNES 353 or permission).

TOTAL = 36 cr.

Required Courses in Biology & Chemistry

BIO 11: Introduction to College Biology (4 cr.);

BIO 43: Anatomy & Physiology (4 cr.; prereq. BIO 11);

CHEM 19: General Chemistry I (4 cr.);

CHEM 159: Survey of Organic Chemistry (4 cr.; prereq. CHEM 19); and

CHEM 179: Biochemistry in Nutrition (prereq. CHEM 159).

TOTAL = 20 cr.

Required Course in Statistics

FNES 165: (3 cr.; or PSY 107 or SOC 205).

TOTAL = 3 cr.

To Become a Major in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences

All students will need to file a white Declaration of Major card with the registrar in Jefferson Hall 100. The code for this program is 117. Students will need to fill out 2 green and one yellow Major cards which must be signed by the undergraduate advisor. Students must have green and yellow cards on file in the FNES Department -Fitzgerald Gym 203- in order to pre-register. Students coming from two-year feeder programs will need to have transfer credits evaluated and a proposed course sequence drawn up with the assistance of the undergraduate advisor, Dr. Paul Fardy.

NOTE: Students interested in this program should consult with the undergraduate advisor, Dr. Paul Fardy, at (718) 997-2714.
NOTE: All students in the program must follow the pre-requisite sequences. There will be no exceptions.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:

 

YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3
FALL CHEM 19 STAT FNES 230 SPRING CHEM 159 BIO 11	FALL CHEM 179 BIO 43 FNES 263 FNES 340 SPRING FNES 264 FNES 341 FNES 342	FALL FNES 352 FNES 365 SPRING FNES 353 FNES 366 FNES 368 FNES 373

NOTE: The B.S. degree in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences does not meet the requirements for teacher certification or for verification for membership in the American Dietetic Association. Students interested in teaching Home Economics/Family and Consumer Sciences or Physical Education and those students who are interested in verification in Dietetics should consult with the appropriate advisors for those programs. (see Family and Consumer Sciences above). Students interested in a graduate (M.S.) degree in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences should consult with the graduate advisor, Dr. Michael Toner, at (718) 997-2710.

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PE program accredited by NASPE

The Physical Education program was just nationally recognized by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education as an accredited program. Hats off to Dr. Ariela Herman and Dr. Michael Toner for doing the lion's share of work preparing the documents needed for this approval.

Requirements in Physical Education

A large body of research has led to the conclusion that regular physical activity is very important in promoting and maintaining health throughout the lifespan. As such, all undergraduate students at Queens College are required to satisfactorily complete one course in physical education, selected from the liberal arts electives (FNES 11 through 30, or, for ACE students only, FNES 32). Students with physical and medical problems and whose physician has stated in writing that it would be medically inadvisable to complete a physical activities course may select FNES 30 (Fitness Through Diet, Exercise, and Weight Control), a 3-credit academic (classroom) course that does not require any physical components.

The Major Program in Physical Education

In addition to the physical activities program, FNES offers an academic major in Physical Education. The Physical Education program leads to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and prepares individuals for service as teachers in physical education. It leads to New York State Initial Certification for teaching physical education in pre-kindergarten through grade 12, with a concentration in human movement, sport, and exercise sciences. The program also prepares individuals to assume the following professional roles: movement specialists in the primary grades; coaches and instructors of sport in the middle and upper grades; and health-related fitness specialists.

Students who are interested in specializing in physical education should seek advice about program planning as early as possible in their freshman year. The department will provide detailed information about the curriculum, course schedules, and standards. All students who have met Queens College admissions requirements will be required to file a signed, approved course of study with a department adviser. The program includes a preprofessional component (the freshman and sophomore years) and a professional component (the junior and senior years). The preprofessional component consists of required College-wide baccalaureate courses, courses in liberal arts and sciences (LASAR categories), and major courses in physical education. The academic standards and requirements for successful completion of the preprofessional component are listed below.

Preprofessional Component

During the freshman and sophomore years the following courses are required of FNES majors specializing in the Physical Education program: Physical and Biological Sciences & Quantitative Reasoning (15 credits): Biology 11, Chemistry 19, Biology 43 (Prereq.: Biology 11 and Chemistry 19); and one course from among the following: Psychology 107, Communication Arts & Sciences 283 or other approved courses in statistics.

Preprofessional Component: Academic Standards and Requirements

Students will:

1. Successfully complete Queens College English requirements, with an average grade of B- in English 110 and 120. (If a student has an average less than a B- the student will be required to take additional writing courses);

2. Successfully complete Queens College and CUNY mathematics entrance requirements, including Math 6, if required;

3. Successful complete FNES 11, Physical Conditioning, with a minimum grade of B- (course meets the Queens College Physical Education requirement);

4. Earn at least 26 credits in the LASAR area achieving a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.0;

5. Earn a minimum grade of C in all physical education courses, with an average grade of B- in the human movement studies area (FNES 160, 340, 341, 342, 343), and an average grade of B in at least 7 of the 9 credits required in the movement performance area (FNES 12, 13, 14); and

6. Earn a minimum total of 63 credits with an overall cumulative grade-point average of 2.5, including the preprofessional component of the program, Queens College baccalaureate requirements, LASAR, and physical education major course requirements.

Human Movement Studies (15 credits)

FNES 160, 340, 341, 342, 343.
Movement Performance: Level I = Beginning; Level II = Intermediate/Advanced
FNES 11, 12 (Basketball, Levels I & II; Volleyball, Levels I & II), 13, 14 (Tennis, Levels I & II)

Professional Component

In order to begin study in the professional component of the major program, students must satisfy all requirements and standards of the preprofessional component.

Honors Study

The department of Family, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences offers honors work within the Interdisciplinary and Special Studies Program. The purpose of the program is to identify students of exceptional ability and potential and to provide the kinds of academic experiences that will enable them to pursue, in greater depth, a specific area in which they demonstrate both aptitude and interest. This work may take the form of specific honors courses or research tutorials for 1, 2, or 3 credits. Within the framework of the tutorials, guided research may be undertaken in conjunction with a specific major course, or a project may be supervised by a faculty member with an interest in a specialized area. In this manner, students are not limited by the scope of the coursework for a particular semester but are free to work independently with members of the faculty. Honors work in physical education is not limited to majors in this department. All interested students should see the department honors coordinator.

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