Admission Requirements

To begin course work in the field of family and consumer sciences education, you initially need to be admitted to Missouri State. Before completing 75 credit hours, you must also be admitted to a degree program.

Admission requirements

The family and consumer sciences education program is offered in partnership with the College of Education. You must meet certain admission and certification requirements to continue in the program.

1. Requirements for Eligibility to Enroll in Professional Education Courses: Before a student can enroll in the introductory methods courses (ELE 302, SEC 302, SPE 310, MUS 200, or KIN 200), the student must have:
   1. A valid ACT score on file if required by the University for admission purposes and/or Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and a combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of 2.50 or above. Note: A 2.75 or above combined GPA is required for Elementary Education majors. 
   2. Completed EDC 150 or met equivalent competencies with a grade of “C” or better. Note: For Agriculture Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Music Education, and Physical Education majors, competency is covered in major requirements.
   3. Family Care Safety Registry report on file prior to any clinical experience placement (fee required). Contact College of Education Student Services Office, 200 Hill Hall. A small fee is charged for this report.
      
      Note: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will require a FBI background check prior to issuing a certificate.

2. Requirements for Admission to and Continuance in the Teacher Education Program: Students who plan to complete teacher certification requirements must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Application is automatically made when enrolling in SEC 302, ELE 302, SPE 310, MUS 200, or KIN 200. Admission to the Program is required before students are allowed to begin additional courses in the professional education component (with the exception of EDT 365 which may be taken concurrently with ELE 302, SPE 310, or SEC 302).

   The criteria used to determine admission or rejection to the Teacher Education Program are outlined below. In addition to having completed at least 45 semester hours (secondary and middle school majors) or 30 semester hours (early childhood, elementary, and special education majors) of university course work, the student must have:

   1. A combined (both Missouri State and transfer) GPA of 2.50 or above. Note: A 2.75 or above combined GPA is required for Elementary Education majors.  
   2. A combined 2.50 major GPA (Missouri State and transfer) for subject specific 9-12 and K-12 programs. Note: A 2.75 major GPA (Missouri State and transfer) is required for Elementary Education majors and for Social Science (History) majors. 
   3. Passed all sections of the Missouri State Board of Education entry examination (CBASE) with a score of 265 or higher on each section and attained a minimum grade of “C” in COM 115. A student who fails to meet this criterion and who wishes to appeal may do so in writing. Such appeals shall be filed with the chairperson of the Professional Education Exceptions Committee.
   4. Completed SEC 302, ELE 302, SPE 310, MUS 200, or KIN 200 with a grade of “C” or higher.
   5. Passed portfolio first checkpoint (except for Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education majors)
   6. A Family Care Safety Registry report on file

The admission process

To gain full admittance into the family and consumer sciences education program, follow the steps below:

1. Declare or change your major to family and consumer sciences by visiting the Academic Advisement Center, University Hall 109
2. Meet with your assigned advisor to discuss admission requirements and to develop a plan of study
3. Complete the admission requirements listed above, including the C-BASE exam
4. Enroll in SEC 302 to automatically apply for your program

When you declare your major, you will be listed as a pre-major until you satisfy all admission requirements.

Application review

Note: A student’s application for admission to the Program is considered by the Professional Education Committee when the requirements listed above are complete. A student’s qualifications for continuance in the Teacher Education Program is subject to review and change by the Professional Education Committee at any time while the student is enrolled. Students should check with their advisor or department head for any additional program specific requirements.