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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)3Lori KorthalsUNLUNL
Exceptional Learners in the Secondary School Classroom (Special Education)3Brad EkwerekwuBrad EkwerekwuSDStateUNL
FCS Methods I3Bree DevlinSDState
FCS Methods II3Bree DevlinTTUTTU
History and Philosophy of FCS Education3Kyle RobersonPaula TrippUNLOSUNDSU
Occupational Programs in FCS3Amanda HollandCWUCWU
Practica1Bree DevlinBree DevlinSDStateTTUTTU
Psychology of Adolescence3Amanda HollandNDSUTTU
Reading in the Content Area3Jennifer SteppOSUOSU
Research Experience in Family and Consumer Sciences3Minerva TuliaoDawn LindsleyUNLTTUTTUUNL
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Teaching FCS with Technology3Mari BorrSDStateSDStateNDSU

Elective Courses for Option A 3 credit hours

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FCCLA3Mari BorrTTUNDSU
Profession in Focus3multiple 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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