In conjunction with a faculty mentor, the student will develop and conduct a research or creative project exploring topics and problems in Family and Consumer Sciences.  The research experience will culminate in a paper and presentation.  Open to junior and senior majors and others by permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit for a total of six credit hours.  A research proposal form completed by the student and faculty mentor is required for registration. Instructor's consent required. Prerequisite: FCS-355.