Career and Technical Education
Minor in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
About the Family and Consumer Sciences Education Minor
The Family and Consumer Sciences Education minor focuses on preparing you to educate and empower individuals and families in making informed decisions about consumer habits, relationships, families, and lifestyles. You will learn how to create and implement effective lesson plans, manage a classroom, and develop relationships with students.
Visit Department WebsiteWhy Study Family and Consumer Sciences Education at CWU?
Our program emphasizes critical thinking and communication skills to help you succeed in your teaching career.
The demand for Family and Consumer Sciences Education teachers is increasing, and CWU's program will prepare you for a rewarding career in teaching. Our program is taught by experienced faculty who are passionate about teaching and have years of experience in the field.
“If it weren’t for this program, I would not have considered education. Because I joined Teacher Academies [in high school], I was able to make up my mind to pursue a degree at Central." 2023 Alumni, Ingrid Valencia, graduated with a Family and Consumer Science Education degree.
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