Family and Consumer Sciences Education

About the Program
(Major code BS6370)

The major in family and consumer sciences education (FCS) is offered in the Department of Human and Consumer Sciences Education in The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education. Students completing this program fulfill the requirements for a teaching license in family and consumer sciences to teach in grades 4-12.

Career Opportunities

FCS Education majors gain in-depth knowledge in child and family studies with specialized course work in nutrition and food science, consumer and financial literacy, textiles and apparel, interior environments, and career planning.

A graduate might teach courses in nutrition & health, food safety, child care, parenting, building personal, family and career relationships, consumer and financial literacy, and/or transitions for academic and career success. In some school settings, a graduate might teach clothing or textile arts, interior design and other life and career skills.

FCS teacher candidates are prepared to coordinate GRADS, Ohio's in-school teen pregnancy program, leadership development through the FCCLA student orgranization, provide community leadership through in-class service learning, and career internship/mentorship programs or foundation classes for related career academies.

Curriculum

The Ohio University online graduate catalog identifies the following:

Required General Education Courses
Professional Education Prerequisites
Professional Requirements for the Major
Teaching Field Requirements

CLICK BELOW FOR THE FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION MAJOR (B.S.) AS DESCRIBED IN OHIO UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

Expectations of Transfer Students

A college or university advisor can offer assistance with the transfer of courses to Ohio University. Ohio's Course Applicability System is another good resource at www.oh.transfer.org/cas/login.htm Recommended possible transfers: college algebra, freshman and junior level composition, psychology, chemistry, economics, communication (public speaking) health, nutrition, human growth and development.

Scholarships

Family, Community and Career Leaders of America (graduating high school FCCLA members) www.fcclainc.org or www.ohiofccla.com

Ohio Association Family and Consumer Sciences (student members enrolled in college) www.oafcs.org

Students New to the Major

Undecided or declared FCS Education majors should begin their studies with HCGE 110 Community and Workforce Education.

Field Experiences and Internships

EDTE 2020 Field Experience in Education - observation, assistance, adapting tests and lessons and tutoring.

EDSE 3500 Secondary School Teaching and Instruction - Clinical experiences in a secondary school classroom.

(Optional) HCGE 4790A Family and Consumer Sciences Education - Students seeking additional field experiences can apply for a summer internship with credit or work on special projects any semester.

Distance Learning

Several of the professional content courses in this major are offered online during the summer sessions and more are becoming available throughout the state.

Professional Organizations

AAFCS/ OAFCS - American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
ACTE- Assocation for Career and Technical Education
OATFACS - Ohio Association Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences

Licensure/ Certifications

Career Techincal Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Serv-Safe Certification

Program Contact
Dr. Ann Paulins
Chairperson, Department of Human and Consumer Sciences
paulins@ohio.edu

Activities
As a student in the Family and Consumer Sciences Education Program at Ohio University, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the following professional activities in the School of Human and Consumer Sciences:

Join OU/ HSO- Human Services Organization affiliated with AAFCS
Visit schools to observe teachers and practice teaching
Intern with Extension or other community service agencies
Learn about and be involved in service learning projects
Join numerous other professional organizations related to content courses