Family and Consumer Sciences Education Graduate Certificate

Training for FCS teachers

Bring hands-on learning and new content into your classroom or educational setting. Help others make informed decisions about daily life.

Continue to grow as a family and consumer sciences educator.

Certificate in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Debra Price, Program Director
Park Central Office Building, Room 117; Phone 417-836-8995
DebraPrice@MissouriState.edu

Program description

The certificate in family and consumer sciences education provides a 15 hour graduate-level experience for educators and those working with community organizations who are interested in family and consumer science (FCS) education. The program provides for the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary for understanding and implementing FCS content and resources for all educators. The certificate is designed to provide a foundation for integrating hands on learning into the FCS classroom. Through course-based activities from various FCS content areas, students will be prepared to develop curriculum, lead student organizations, and continue professional development opportunities.

Admission criteria

A grade point average of 2.75 is required for admission.

Required courses - 15 hours total

Required core - 12 hrs

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
FCS 715	Child and Family Development Instruction in the Middle and High School	3 hrs
FCS 720	Advanced Curriculum Development for Family and Consumer Sciences Programs	3 hrs
FCS 725	Career and Technical Education Leadership	3 hrs
FCS 600	Issues in Family and Consumer Sciences	3 hrs

Electives - 3 hrs

Course code	Course title	Credit hours
FCS 600	Issues in Family and Consumer Sciences	3 hrs
FCS 701	Supervision of Student Teachers in Family and Consumer Sciences	3 hrs
	Any other related course approved by certificate advisor	3 hrs