Career and Technical Education
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Family & Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE) Teacher Preparation for Career & Technical Education is designed for students who are seeking teaching careers in FCSE at the secondary grade levels (7-12).
This program satisfies all requirements of the WA state CTE teaching endorsement for FCSE. The coursework provides experiences in the five FCS content areas (Family Economics, Housing, Foods and Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles, and Family Relationships/Child Development) and instructional pedagogy, including field experiences. This pathway is designed to prepare participants for CTE teacher certification and content endorsement. Students in the FCSE major must also be admitted to, and complete, the Secondary Education Major coursework as part of the Teacher Certification Program.
Family & Consumer Sciences Education Teacher Preparation Program Requirements
- Apply for FCSE Major
- Apply for Secondary Education Major
- Successfully complete all course requirements with a minimum grade of C in each course counted toward fulfilling major requirements
- Hold a valid first aid card with CPR
- Student teach in a CTE-approved program
- Must meet all WA State teacher cert requirements
- Complete all requirements of both the FCSE and secondary education majors with a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA to exit the programs and to graduate from CWU with teacher certification
FCSE Minor:
The minor in FCSE allows you to explore the teaching area of Family and Consumer Sciences; however, does not cover the requirements for a teaching certificate. Students will cover content related to all areas of Family Consumer Sciences Education. This minor would be ideal for anyone wanting to work within FCS but not teach within middle and high schools.
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