The University of Nebraska-Lincoln participates in the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (Great Plains IDEA) in providing a masters degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCS Ed). (Note: Teacher licensure/certification requirements vary by state, so the first step toward certification is to contact the FCS teacher training institution in the state where you want to teach.)
There is a nationwide shortage of Family and Consumer Sciences teachers. This master's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education will provide professional education courses (pedagogy) combined with content course and Nebraska Department of Education requirements will enable a student to met the requirements for teacher certification. The program is a 38-41 credit hour post-baccalaureate program of study which will lead to a master's degree.
Create a physical and psychological environment for learning
Engage students in the learning process
Examine the relationship of diverse groups and the education process
Analyze the historical and philosophical underpinnings of FCS
Assume professional responsibilities
Apply research to practice
Course Requirements:
The program consists of the following:
9 - 3 credit online courses
2 - Practica with variable credit (2-6 credits) depending on certification requirements (can be completed near the student's location)
1 - Student teaching experience with variable credit (6-9 credits) depending on certification requirements (can be completed near the student's location)
1 - Project or thesis with variable credit
The focus of the courses and credits are listed below. The actual course title may vary from institution to institution.
Family and Consumer Sciences teacher (grades 7-12)
Extension educator
4-H assistant
Curriculum specialist
Service unit educator
Human resources professional in government, business or industry
Graduate Faculty:
Online family and consumer sciences education courses are taught by the best faculty in the discipline from several universities including: Central Washington University, Iowa State University, North Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, Texas Tech University, and University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
