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

Step 3: Submit your program application

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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