Family Consumer Science Education, BS

Program Overview

The Family Consumer Science Education program prepares students to teach family and consumer sciences at the secondary level. The program covers a wide range of topics, including personal and family living, nutrition, clothing and textiles, food science, housing, consumer economics, and family policy and ethics. Students will gain hands-on experience through field experiences and student teaching, and will be prepared to teach in a variety of settings. Graduates of the program are in high demand and have gone on to successful careers in a variety of fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: The Family Consumer Science Education program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach family and consumer sciences at the secondary level.
The program covers a variety of topics, including:
• Personal and family living
• Nutrition
• Clothing and textiles
• Food science
• Housing
• Consumer economics
• FCS education
• Family policy and ethics
• Family finance
• Parenting education
• Program Structure: The program is a four-year, 120-credit program that includes a combination of coursework, field experiences, and student teaching.
Students will take courses in the following areas:
• General education
• FCS core
• FCS education
• Professional education
• Course Schedule: The following is a sample course schedule for the Family Consumer Science Education program:
• First Year
• Fall: Personal and Family Living, Introduction to Nutrition, General Education Course, General Education Course
• Spring: Introduction to Family Consumer Science, Cooking and Culture, HLTH 240: Drug Education, General Education Course, General Elective Course
• Second Year
• Fall: Clothing and People, Consumers in the Economy, General Education Course, General Education Course, General Education Course, General Education Course
• Spring: Family Housing, Foundations of FCS Education, HLTH 311: Family Life & Sex Education, General Education Course, General Education Course
• Third Year
• Fall: KSP 202: Technology Integration in the Classroom, KSP 220W: Human Relations in a Multicultural Society, KSP 222: Introduction to the Learner and Learning, FCS 301: Lifespan Development, FCS 340: Food Science, FCS 400: Culturally Diverse Family Systems
• Spring: KSP 330: Planning and Instruction in the Classroom, FCS 331: Clothing Construction and Textiles, KSP 334: Assessment and Evaulation, FCS 414W: Family Policy and Ethics, General Education Course
• Fourth Year

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Students in the Family Consumer Science Education program will be assessed using a variety of methods, including:
• Exams
• Quizzes
• Projects
• Presentations
• Field experiences
• Student teaching
• Assessment Criteria: Students will be assessed on their knowledge of the subject matter, their ability to apply their knowledge to real-world situations, and their teaching skills.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The Family Consumer Science Education program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Demonstrations
• Hands-on activities
• Field experiences
• Student teaching
• Faculty: The Family Consumer Science Education program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified faculty members.
The faculty members have a variety of backgrounds and expertise, and they are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education.
• Unique Approaches: The Family Consumer Science Education program offers a number of unique approaches to teaching, including:
• A focus on hands-on learning
• A strong emphasis on field experiences
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion
• A personalized approach to teaching

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the Family Consumer Science Education program are qualified to teach family and consumer sciences at the secondary level.
They may also work in other settings, such as:
• Extension services
• Non-profit organizations
• Government agencies
• Career Opportunities: Family and consumer sciences teachers are in high demand.
The job outlook for this occupation is expected to be good over the next few years.
• Career Outcomes: Graduates of the Family Consumer Science Education program have gone on to successful careers in a variety of fields.
They have worked as teachers, extension agents, non-profit administrators, and government officials.