College of Education and Professional Studies
FCSE and CTE Education
Bachelor of Science | Major
Family and Consumer Sciences Career and Technical Education Teaching, BS
Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) program prepares you to become an effective educator in the areas of child development, food and nutrition, housing, fashion, and finance. You will also learn to become a FCCLA adviser.
We provide you with a solid foundation in pedagogy, curriculum development, and instructional strategies, and specialized knowledge in your chosen CTE field of family and consumer sciences. With a focus on hands-on learning and practical experience, the FCSE program at CWU prepares students for a rewarding career in education .
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Career and Technical Education Website
Courses
- ATM 281 - Socio-cultural Aspects of Apparel
- ATM 301 - Introduction to the Fashion Industry
- ATM 420 - Consumer Textiles
- CDFS 234 - Contemporary Families
- CDFS 236 - Parent Education and Guidance
- CDFS 237 - Human Sexuality
- CTE 405 - CTE Exit Assessment
- CTE 410 - Career and Technical Education School to Work Programs
- CTE 422 - Impact of Education Reform on Career and Technical Education
- FCS 166 - Applied Creativity
- FCS 205 - FCS Entry Assessment
- FCS 367 - Family Housing
- FCS 371 - Real World Finance
- FCS 472 - Life Management
- FCSE 326 - Curriculum in Career and Technical Education for Family and Consumer Sciences
- FCSE 426 - Methods and Materials of Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences
- FCSE 451 - Methods and Materials of Teaching FCS Laboratory Course Content
- NUTR 101 - Introduction to Human Nutrition
- NUTR 240 - Introduction to Foods
- NUTR 240LAB - Introduction to Foods Laboratory
- ATM 280 - Basic Sewing Techniques
- CDFS 232 - Child Development
- CDFS 235 - Relationships and Personal Development
- CDFS 310 - Family Issues in the 21st Century
- CDFS 339 - Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
- PSY 447 - Psychology of Adolescence
Secondary Education Program
- ACCT 251 - Financial Accounting
- BME 146 - Basic Accounting
- ADMG 385 - IT Tools for Professional Communications
- BME 316 - Educational Technology for Business and Marketing
- BME 347 - Marketing Curriculum for Secondary Education
- BUS 241 - Legal Environment of Business
- CTE 310 - Introduction to Career and Technical Education
- CTE 310A - Career and Technical Education Teaching Methods
- FCSE 451 - Methods and Materials of Teaching FCS Laboratory Course Content
- CTE 310C - Career and Technical Education Course Organization and Curriculum Design
- FCSE 326 - Curriculum in Career and Technical Education for Family and Consumer Sciences
- CTE 311A - Career and Technical Education Coordination Techniques of Cooperative Education
- OR CTE 410 - Career and Technical Education School to Work Programs
- CTE 405 - CTE Exit Assessment
- FCS 371 - Real World Finance
- MKT 360 - Principles of Marketing
Department-Approved Electives
- ART 172 - Computer Fundamentals in Art and Design
- CTE 311B - History and Philosophy of Career and Technical Education
- CTE 311C - Career and Technical Education Student and Professional Leadership Development
- CTE 422 - Impact of Education Reform on Career and Technical Education
- ECON 101 - Economic Issues
Completion of the Secondary Education Program is required for this major.
Flexibility
Our coursework is offered in an online and individually paced format with the option to start coursework at any time. You’ll have the flexibility to complete the program according to your schedule.
Student Teaching
Required for this program, student teaching in a Washington state CTE-approved program offers vital hands-on experience.
Path to Endorsement
This program satisfies the endorsement for family and consumer sciences teaching for career and technical education.
Great Choices
Teach technical subjects including IT, business, training, and more at secondary schools, vocational and technical schools, community colleges, and industry training programs.
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Terms
Work online at your own pace, the perfect solution for working teachers or busy industry professionals.
Class Sizes
Faculty professors will know your name and provide personalized mentoring.
Job Placement
Because of the need for educators, our students have a high rate of employment right out of graduation.
Why Study Family and Consumer Sciences Education at Central?
- With a strong focus on pedagogy, our graduates are consistently recognized for their teaching excellence
- Our program manager, a former high school teacher, offers a wealth of classroom experience to support our students
- In the Career and Technical Education Department, our instructors and advisers are deeply committed to student success
- The content we offer is relevant, practical, and designed to directly apply to real-world teaching scenarios
Successful Fields
High School Teacher
Career and Technical School Teacher
Community College Teacher
Corporate Trainer