Family and Consumer Sciences Education (B.S.)

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Nicole A. Graves, Associate Professor
School of Education, Counseling and Human Development
Wenona Hall 102
605-688-6484

Program Information

As a family and consumer sciences educator, the Family and Consumer Sciences Education graduate is qualified to teach content in a wide range of settings, including in middle and high schools, occupational training programs, adult programs, or to serve as an extension educator. The FCSE program prepares students with comprehensive subject matter background from all areas of family and consumer sciences, (human development, family studies, consumer affairs, apparel, housing, nutrition, hospitality, and personal finance) contributing to the versatility of the major. The program focuses on characteristics of various learners or clients, learning principles and different applications of the teaching-learning process.

Accreditation

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

South Dakota Department of Education

Certification and Licensure

Completion of an approved teacher preparation program.
Completion of an approved South Dakota Indian studies course.
Pass the state designated content knowledge test or 2.7 GPA in content major coursework.
Pass the state designated pedagogy test.
Apply online with the South Dakota Department of Education.
Written recommendation from institution of higher education (SDSU) verifying program completion.

Course Delivery Format

Coursework in the FCSE program is delivered using lectures, discussions, collaborative group work, inquiry-based projects, and applied learning in field experiences, practicums, and internships.

Teacher Education Program Progression Requirements

Acceptance into Teacher Education

A grade of “C” or better is required in education coursework (classes with AIS, EDFN, ELED, ECE, or SPED prefixes).
An overall GPA of 2.5 is required.
A GPA in the academic major of 2.6 is required.
Completion of program application and professional licensure location form.

Acceptance into Residency I

A grade of “C” or better is required in education coursework (classes with AIS, EDFN, ELED, ECE, or SPED prefixes).
An overall GPA of 2.5 is required.
A GPA of 2.7 is required in both major and education courses.
The teacher candidate must take the Praxis content exam.
The teacher candidate is also required to complete a criminal background check with field placements, a TB test with negative reading, and CPR and first aid certification.

Acceptance into Residency II

A grade of “C” or better is required in education coursework (classes with AIS, EDFN, ELED, ECE, or SPED prefixes).
An overall GPA of 2.5 is required.
A GPA of 2.7 is required in both major and education courses.
The teacher candidate must take the Praxis PLT exam.

Academic Requirements

A grade of “C” or better is required in education coursework (classes with AIS, EDFN, FCSE, SEED, or SPED prefixes).
A grade of “C” or better is required in content area coursework (classes with FCSE prefix).
An overall GPA of 2.5 is required.
A GPA of 2.7 is required in both major and education courses.

Requirements for Family and Consumer Sciences Education Major: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication: SGR #1 Elective Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication: SGR #2 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences: AIS 211 - South Dakota American Indian Culture and Education (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3 and SGR #3 Electives Credits: 3
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities:
SGR #4 Electives Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics: SGR #5 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences:
SGR #6 Electives Credits: 6
(Biology or Chemistry recommended)

College of Education and Human Sciences Requirements

EHS 119 - EHS Seminar Credits: 2
EHS 319 - Life, Love, and Money Credits: 2

Major Requirements

AGED 295 - Practicum (COM) Credits: 1
or FCSE 295 - Practicum (COM) Credits: 1
AGED / FCSE 305 - Philosophy of Career and Technical Education Credits: 2
AGED / FCSE 431 - Work Based Learning Credits: 2
AGED 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 1-12 (1 credit required)
or FCSE 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 1-12 (1 credit required)
AIS 211 - South Dakota American Indian Culture and Education (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3
CA 289 - Consumers in the Market Credits: 3
ECE 355 - Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood Setting Credits: 3
EDFN 102 - Introduction to Education (COM) Credits: 3
EDFN 340 - Adolescent Development in Educational Contexts Credits: 3
EDFN 351 - Teaching and Learning I Credits: 1
EDFN 352 - Teaching and Learning II Credits: 3
EDFN 453 - Teaching and Learning III Credits: 3
EDFN 453L - Teaching and Learning III Lab Credits: 4
EDFN 454 - Teaching and Learning IV: Student Teaching Credits: 11
FCSE 332 - Housing in Family & Consumer Sciences Education Credits: 3
FCSE 411 - Philosophy and Methods Family and Consumer Sciences Credits: 4
FSRM 231 - Ready-To-Wear Analysis Credits: 2
FSRM 231L - Ready-To-Wear Analysis Lab Credits: 1
HDFS 227 - Human Development and Personality I: Childhood Credits: 3
HDFS 410 - Parenting Credits: 3
HMGT 171 - Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Industry Credits: 3
NUTR 111 - Food, People and the Environment Credits: 3
NUTR 141 - Foods Principles Credits: 3
NUTR 141L - Foods Principles Lab Credits: 1
NUTR 221 - Survey of Nutrition Credits: 3
SEED 450 - Reading and Content Literacy (COM) Credits: 2
SEED 456 - Capstone/Action Research Credits: 1
SPED 100 - Introduction to Persons with Exceptionalities (COM) Credits: 3

Electives

Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Total Required Credits: 120

Summary of Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science
System General Education Requirements*	27 Credit Hours
College of Education and Human Science Requirements	4 Credits Hours
Major Requirements	84-85 Credit Hours
Electives**	4-5 Credit Hours

*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements

Academic Advising Guide Sheet

The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.