Career and Technical Education
FCSE Graduate and Endorsement Program
Our FCSE graduate program is part of a consortium of universities connected through the Innovative Digital Education Alliance (IDEA). This unique structure offers several benefits:
- CWU serves as your home university for application, course registration, and degree conferral
- You'll gain diverse perspectives from classmates and expert faculty across partner universities
- Flexible, high-quality coursework allows you to study anytime, anywhere
- Expert faculty bring real-life experience to your studies
- Our commitment extends beyond the online classroom, supporting your career transition
As a student in CWU's FCSE graduate program, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Achieve your personal and professional goals
- Learn from experienced professionals in the field
- Apply your knowledge directly to your career
This program structure aligns with the IDEA consortium model, which is known for offering high-quality online graduate programs in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. The flexibility and diverse perspectives provided by this approach are particularly valuable for working professionals seeking to advance their careers in FCSE. By leveraging the strengths of multiple universities, this program ensures you receive a comprehensive education that prepares you for leadership roles in Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
FCSE Graduate Program Pathways
Our program offers three distinct pathways, each designed to meet different career goals and educational needs.
How to Choose Your Pathway
To determine the best option for your career goals, please refer to our IDEA Flow Chart below: IDEA Flow Chart
Pathway Details
For more comprehensive information about each pathway, please click on the options below:
- Option 1: Master's Degree with Teacher Certification and FCS Endorsement
- Option 2: FCS Professional Advancement (Master's Degree only)
- Option 3: FCS Endorsement Only (no degree)
Each pathway is tailored to provide specific outcomes, whether you're seeking a master's degree, initial teacher certification, or an endorsement in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Choose the option that best aligns with your professional aspirations and current qualifications.
Enrollment Deadlines
We offer year-round enrollment opportunities. However, to ensure you can register for classes and start in the upcoming term, please note the following enrollment deadlines:
Fall Term
Complete enrollment by: July 1
Winter/Spring Term
Complete enrollment by: December 1
Summer Term
Complete enrollment by: May 1
These deadlines are in place because some courses have specific semester start dates. Completing your enrollment by these dates ensures you'll be able to register for all available classes in the upcoming term.
If you have additional questions, please contact the office for CTE programs at cte@cwu.edu.
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