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Family & Consumer Sciences Education Master's Programs

Option A is a 36-41 credit hour program for students with a bachelor's degree in a related field and who want to become teachers of FCS Education, formerly known as home economics or FACS.

This teacher preparation program is taught completely online and includes ten (10) core courses, two (2) one-credit practica, and a student teaching experience.

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Core Courses for Option A 38 - 41 credit hours

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Education in a Pluralistic Society (Multicultural Education/Human Relations)3Brad EkwerekwuLori KorthalsUNLUNL
Exceptional Learners in the Secondary School Classroom (Special Education)3Brad EkwerekwuUNLSDStateUNL
FCS Methods I3Bree DevlinSDState
FCS Methods II3Amanda HollandBree DevlinTTUTTU
History and Philosophy of FCS Education3Paula TrippKyle RobersonPaula TrippUNLOSUNDSU
Occupational Programs in FCS3Bree DevlinAmanda HollandCWUCWU
Practica1Amanda HollandBree DevlinBree DevlinSDStateTTUTTU
Psychology of Adolescence3Mari BorrAmanda HollandNDSUTTU
Reading in the Content Area3Jennifer SteppJennifer SteppOSUOSU
Research Experience in Family and Consumer Sciences3Sheree MoserMinerva TuliaoMinerva TuliaoUNLUNLTTUTTUUNL
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Student Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences5multiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universities
Teaching FCS with Technology3Nicole A. GravesNDSUSDStateSDStateNDSU

Elective Courses for Option A 3 credit hours

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FCCLA3Amanda HollandNDSUTTUNDSU
Profession in Focus3multiple universitiesmultiple 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 universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universities