Career & Technical Education
FCSE Graduate Program - Option 3
Option 3 - FCSE Endorsement ONLY (no degree)
This pathway is a program of study is for certified teachers who seek to add a Family and Consumer Sciences endorsement. This pathway is for endorsement only and is non-degree seeking. Students must hold a residency, professional, or CTE teaching certificate, not a conditional teaching certificate.
Students will complete coursework in both graduate and undergraduate coursework for the Family and Consumer Sciences endorsement. The graduate coursework are GP-IDEA courses and are offered based on semester dates (Note: CWU courses are quarter terms). Students will be charged separate tuition rates depending on the course. Please see GP-IDEA’s website for the common tuition rate and more information about the partnership. The undergraduate coursework tuition rates will be based on CWU post-baccalaureate rate. Please note, it is the student’s responsibility to know their financial aid requirements.
Required Coursework
Graduate Program Courses: (GP-IDEA Common Tuition Rate & Semester Course Dates)
- GPD 558 - Family and Consumer Sciences Methods I Credits: (5)
- GPD 559 - Family and Consumer Sciences Methods II Credits: (5)
- GPD 552 - Occupational Programs in Family and Consumer Sciences Credits: (5)
FCS Endorsement Courses: (Post Baccalaureate Tuition Rate & CWU Quarter Course Dates)
Students must satisfy an additional 44 credits within the following 5 content areas
- Family Economics/Consumer (8 credits)
- Housing (8 credits)
- Foods and Nutrition (8 credits)
- Clothing and Textiles (8 credits)
- Family Relationships/Child Development (12 credits)
Application and Registration Process
Step 1: Submit Post Baccalaureate Application
- For Financial Aid Assistance (Matriculated Post Baccalaureate Student): Apply using the Transfer Student Application through CWU Admission’s office. During this process list the colleges/universities you attended and send in official transcripts.
- No Financial Aid Assistance (Non-Matriculated Post Baccalaureate Student): Apply using the Non-Matriculated Student Application through CWU Registrar’s office.
Step 2: Submit Application to the Teacher Certification office
- Apply for the Teacher Certification Endorsement Only at CWU
- Pass West B Exam
Step 3: Submit your program application
- Complete the Program Application and email to Dr. Bree Devlin
- Sign and email GPIDEA Student Acknowledgement Form to Dr. Bree Devlin
Step 3: Follow up
- Approval of transcript analysis will be returned to the student.
- Acceptance to the program email will be sent to the student. Program Director, Dr. Bree Devlin will establish a Plan of Study for student to review.
Step 4: Begin coursework
- Enroll in courses through MyCWU and complete coursework on Canvas or partnering GP-IDEA universities Learning Platforms
Step 5: Program Completion
- Pass West E exam
- Once request for recommendation is submitted, apply for certification with OSPI’s eCertification system.
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