Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCS) graduates are in high demand statewide and nationally. This trend should continue as FCS teachers across Missouri reach retirement. With the Family and Consumer Sciences core curriculum and extensive education classes, students become certified to teach B-grade 12. In addition to the course work, students gain experience through service learning experiences, clinical practicums, and 16 weeks of supervised teaching in a cooperating school.

Empowering Individuals
Strengthening Families
Enabling Communities

Consider teaching Family and Consumer Sciences if you:

• Enjoy being a role model
• Are creative and self-motivated
• Get excited about learning
• Wante to help peoplpe succeed
• Are interested in issues affecting families and consumers
• Wante to help individuals manage their personal, home, and work lives

Program Requirements

• Bachelor of Science
• Master of Science in Education

Career Opportunities