Requests were sent to representatives of 147 universities and colleges with family and consumer science programs in April 2016 to collect the titles and authors of theses and dissertations completed in 2015. Representatives from 35 universities responded, reporting a total of 484 theses and dissertations. Of those, 310 were theses and 174 were dissertations. The greatest number of titles reported was in Nutrition and Dietetics for both theses and dissertations. An additional 444 master's students completed nonthesis options reported by 21 of the participating universities. The adviser's name (if provided by the school) is included with the entry for each graduate degree. Emerging topics for research included sustainability, sports nutrition, global studies, and parenting.

Requests were sent in May 2013 to representatives of 147 universities and colleges with family and consumer science programs to collect the titles and authors of theses and dissertations completed in 2012. Twenty‐seven universities participated, and they reported a total of 425 theses and dissertations. Of those, 279 were theses and 146 were dissertations. The largest number of titles reported for both theses and dissertations was in nutrition and dietetics. An additional 266 master's students completed nonthesis options in 2012 as reported by 19 of the 27 reporting universities.

Requests to collect the titles of theses and dissertations completed in 2014 were sent to representatives of 140 universities and colleges with family and consumer science programs in April 2015. Representatives from 44 universities responded, reporting a total of 533 theses and dissertations. Of those titles, 356 were for theses and 177 were for dissertations. The greatest number of titles reported for theses was in Nutrition and Dietetics and for dissertations was in Marriage and Family Therapy. An additional 842 master's students completed nonthesis options reported by 22 of the participating universities.Each year, graduate students in family and consumer sciences (FCS) programs at universities and colleges around the country generate a significant amount of research on topics and issues important to individuals and families. An annual listing of theses and dissertations completed the previous year has been published in Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal since 1992, along with a separate report on the findings (Appendix). This information is compiled with the expectation of providing a profile of and resources for research within FCS programs, particularly for graduate students.Family and consumer sciences, according to the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS, 2015), encompasses "skills, research, and knowledge that helps people make informed decisions about their wellbeing, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life." Family and consumer sciences is comprised of several disciplines including child development, nutrition and food sciences, health and wellness, consumer issues, human development, textiles, art and design, family relations, and FCS education. Although there are specific areas of interest, FCS is also recognized as a multidisciplinary field synthesizing knowledge in the social and behavioral sciences. As such, interdisciplinary research by FCS graduate students is also reported.

Requests were sent in April 2014 to representatives of 151 universities and colleges with family and consumer science programs. The purpose was to collect the titles and authors of theses and dissertations completed in 2013. Thirty‐nine universities responded and they reported a total of 480 theses and dissertations. Of the 480 titles, 307 titles were for theses and 173 titles were for dissertations. The largest number of titles reported for master's theses was in Nutrition and Dietetics. The largest number of titles reported for dissertations was in Family Relations. In addition, 21 of the 39 universities stated that 282 master's students completed nonthesis options in 2013.

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