About Family, Interiors, Nutrition and Apparel
Mission
The mission of the Family, Interiors, Nutrition and Apparel (FINA) Department is to provide a transformative student experience which advances understanding of contemporary issues that impact the food, shelter, clothing, and relationship needs of individuals, families, and communities and which leads to career pathways.
The core of each FINA program is to encourage critical thought, diverse ways of understanding, inclusive and equitable pedagogy, and the development of professional practices which will enhance the quality of life for those whom our students will serve.
History of the Department
The FINA Department is one of the oldest departments on campus. Many departments that are now part of the College of Health & Social Sciences have a long history at SFSU. For example, Household Arts (now Family, Interiors, Nutrition and Apparel) was first offered in 1901, Nursing in 1953, Social Welfare (now Social Work) in 1958, Urban Studies in 1967, and both Criminal Justice and Gerontology in 1978. Physical Education (now Kinesiology) courses were first offered in 1917, and the Health and Physical Education Department was established in 1932.
Accreditation
The Family, Interiors, Nutrition and Apparel undergraduate programs are all accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The Apparel Design and Merchandising and Interior Design programs are also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The Didactic Program in Dietetics is also accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Apparel Design and Merchandising Advisory Committee
The ADM Advisory Committee brings together accomplished industry leaders who provide strategic guidance, industry insight, and professional mentorship to support curriculum relevance, student success, and industry engagement.