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Family & Consumer Sciences Education Master's Programs

Option B is a 36-credit hour program for professionals already in FCS education-related fields who are seeking professional development and advancement. This online program consists of eight (8) core courses, three (3) elective courses, and a culminating experience.

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Core Courses for Option B 21 credit hours

Consult your academic advisor for university requirements.
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Evaluation and Assessment in FCS Education Programs3Kyle RobersonOSUTTUOSU
History and Philosophy of FCS Education3Paula TrippKyle RobersonOSUUNLOSUNDSU
Occupational Programs in FCS3Bree DevlinTTUCWUCWU
Reading in the Content Area3Jennifer SteppOSUOSUOSU
Research Experience in Family and Consumer Sciences3Sheree MoserMinerva TuliaoTTUUNLUNLTTUTTUUNL
FCCLA3Amanda HollandNDSUTTUNDSU
Teaching FCS with Technology3Nicole A. GravesSDStateNDSUSDStateSDStateNDSU

Choose One 3 credit hours

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Administration of FCS Education Programs3Sheree Moser
Techniques of Supervision (of Student Teachers)3CWU

Elective Courses for Option B 9 credit hours

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CourseCreditsSpringSummerFallSpringSummerFallSpringSummerFallSpringSummer
Adult Learners3TTU
Critical Science Perspectives in FCS Education3UNLUNL
Education in a Pluralistic Society (Multicultural Education/Human Relations)3Brad EkwerekwuLori KorthalsUNLUNL
Exceptional Learners in the Secondary School Classroom (Special Education)3multiple universitiesUNLSDStateUNL
Family Issues & Social Action (Public Policy)3Paula TrippOSU
Psychology of Adolescence3Mari BorrTTUNDSUTTU
Curriculum Development in FCS3UNL
Profession in Focus3multiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universities

Research/Thesis 1 - 6 credit hours

Required or elective courses such as creative components, directed studies, practica, research, and theses are available through your home university. Consult with your academic advisor about course selection and scheduling. 
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Thesismultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universities