Family and Consumer Sciences Education

There is a strong demand for family and consumer sciences teachers nationwide. Through the online GPIDEA program, graduates will earn a Master’s of Science in Human Sciences with a specialization in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Student in the program plan curriculum for teaching, create a physical and psychological learning environment, engage students in the learning process, examine the relationship of diverse groups and the educational process, analyze the historical and philosophical underpinnings of FCS, assume professional responsibilities, and apply research to practice. In order to become a licensed/certified family and consumer sciences educator, students may require additional content courses, tests or other individual state requirements.