Program Contact/Coordinator
Dr. Debra DeBates
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
Email: Debra.DeBates@sdstate.edu
Program Information
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.
Accreditation, Licensure, Certification
The programs in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036-1023; Phone 202-466-7496). In order to become a licensed/certified family and consumer sciences educator, students may require additional content courses, tests or other individual state requirements.
Course Delivery Format
The online program has been developed by faculty from the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GP-IDEA). Courses will be entirely Internet based and will be taught by faculty within the Alliance (Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Montana State University, North Dakota State University, Oklahoma State University, South Dakota State University, University of Missouri, and University of Nebraska). Courses are offered fall, spring and summer semesters.
