Family and Consumer Science Education
This certification program is for students who plan to teach Consumer and Family Studies at the middle school, junior high, high school, or postsecondary levels. Family and Consumer Science education directly addresses the needs of individuals, families and consumers. Teachers of Family and Consumer Science can directly impact the lives of individuals, the health of families, and the welfare of society and help to shape the future in a very direct way.
Family and Consumer Science education programs focus on relationships, personal development, life management skills, teen challenges and choices, understanding parenting, teen parenting, food science and dietetics, catering, culinary arts, infant and childhood development, interior design, textile and fashion design, nutrition and food decisions, balancing work and family, and general employability skills.
The Family and Consumer Science education program has as its mission to teach and model best educational practices to prepare emerging teachers as learners, collaborators, and leaders. Colorado State University’s Consumer and Family Studies certification program includes general education courses; subject matter courses; and teacher preparation courses.
By licensure students junior year they are required to apply to the licensure program and are required to maintain a 2.75 GPA, provide evidence of oral, written, and computer proficiency (i.e.; speech, English composition, computer classes or specialized exam),
Students participate in multilevel practicum experiences which allow them to work closely with master classroom teachers at various levels. Students are assigned for 15 weeks to a middle, junior, or senior high school where they apply professional knowledge and refine their instructional skills. Students work closely with a Family and Consumer Science mentor teacher(s) and university professor while student teaching.
Students completing the program meet the requirements for a bachelor’s
of science degree in Family and Consumer Science with an emphasis in education,
a Colorado Teaching License in Family and Consumer Science, and a Consumer
and Family Studies Vocational Credential.
Our undergraduate program provides a strong foundation for graduate work.
Graduate degree opportunities are available in the School of Education or
specific departments related to Family and Consumer Science (Food Science
and Human Nutrition, Design and Merchandising, and Human Development and
Family Studies).
The program is accredited and approved by CCHE and the Colorado Department of Education, and nationally by, and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Characteristics and Skills
- Desire to teach
- Ability to communicate and teach effectively
- Understand students’ emotional and educational needs
- Strong desire to help people and display compassion and empathy
- Capability to be dependable and patient
- Creativity and self-motivation
- Interested in issues affecting individuals, families, and consumers
- Enjoy being a role model
Quote – “Teaching has always appealed to me as a career choice. At the same time, everything that is involved in day-to-day living is a part of Family and Consumer Science education and I am very excited about helping others to live better.” - Family and Consumer Science Education major
Family and Consumer Science Education
Program of Study – This program
of study is for students who wish to obtain a secondary teaching license.
Please see a Family and Consumer Science advisor on a regular basis.