Master of Science Degree Programs in the

Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

For more information contact Dr. Amy Claridge

• Program of Study
• Graduate School Application
• Graduate School Forms

MS degree Family and Consumer Sciences Education 

Central Washington University partners with Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA) to offer an online graduate program in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Courses for this program are taught completely online by faculty from Central Washington University, North Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, Texas Tech University, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. CWU students who enroll in this program will always sign up for classes through CWU but will have the benefit of learning from well-respected instructors across the nation.

For more information contact Dr. Karen Bergh

MS degree in Career & Technical Education

For more information contact Dr. Kim Bartel

Professional Programs in the 

Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Business & Industry Route CTE Teacher Preparation Program 

CWU offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching courses for current teachers and business and industry professionals. Central’s CTE Teacher Preparation program is uniquely designed for busy, working professionals. During the academic year, classes meet one Saturday a month and are offered in locations across the state. For those looking for a shorter and more intensive experience, some courses are also offered during the summer in locations throughout Washington. Course requirements can be satisfied in as little as five weeks for residency teachers, and one to two years for industry professionals.

For more information contact Jodi Musser.