Added Teaching Endorsement
Teachers who are already certified to teach may pursue an additional teaching endorsement in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. In accordance with Rule 24 of the State of Nebraska Department of Education, a supplemental endorsement means meeting the requirements set forth in the content area of the endorsement.
| Required Courses | Courses that may be substituted for Endorsement |
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Careers, Community & Family Connections (3 hours) CYAF 380 - Family Issues & Social Action |
Community college coursework may be substituted with approval from FCS program director |
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Family (9 hours) CYAF 160 Human Dev & the Family (3) CYAF 280 Family Science (3) CYAF 382 working with Parents (3) |
Community college coursework may be substituted with approval from FCS program director |
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Consumer Economics & Family Resources (9 hours) CYAF 222 – Intro to Family Finance (3) CYAF 333 – Families & The Economy (3) CYAF 488 - Child and Family Policy (3) |
Community college coursework may be substituted with approval from FCS program director |
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Clothing (3 hours) TMFD 121 Visual Communication & Presentation (3) ORTMFD 144 Intro to Design Theory and Criticism (3) ORCYAF 404 Teaching Clothing in Middle & Secondary Schools (3) |
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Nutrition, Wellness, and Foods (9 hours) NUTR 372 Sanitation & Safety (3) NUTR 250 Human Metabolism (3) HRTM 373 Catering OR NUTR 301 Food Science (3) |
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| CYAF 808 Occupational Programs in FCS (3) | TEAC 825 Work-Based Learning/Coordination Techniques |
| CYAF 818 History & Philosophy of FCS/CTE (3) | TEAC 800 Inquiry Teaching & Learning or TEAC 801 Curriculum Inquiry |
| CYAF 855 Development of the Adolescent Learner (3) | EDPS 851 Psychology of Adolescence |
| CYAF 851 Learning & Teaching Principles & Practice in FCS (3) | TEAC 880A Survey in Instructional Technology |
| CYAF 894J Professional Practicum Experiences (1-10) | CYAF 897E Professional Practicum Experiences |
| CYAF 897J Student Teaching (1-9) |
Note: Students will receive an individual course of study based on previous course completion and certification
Application to this program
Required materials:
1. Graduate Studies Application
2. Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE) test *(If a student has a Nebraska teaching certificate, they have already met this requirement. Any student from another state will need to meet the basic skills requirement (CORE/PPST).)
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Personal Statement
5. Resume/CV
6. Three letters of recommendation
Ensure that at least one reference letter is academic (e.g., instructor, advisor) and any non-academic letters are professional (e.g., relevant employer)
START THE APPLICATION PROCESS AT GRADUATE STUDIES