Family and Consumer Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences Education Specialization

Curriculum Requirements

The concentration in Family and Consumer Sciences Education prepares students for a teaching career in family and consumer sciences programs. Students will complete courses in child development and family relations, foods and nutrition and apparel design and education.

1. 120 Credit Hours:

Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours with a cumulatie grade point average of 2.7. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU.

2. General Education Requirement:

Freshman and sophomore years: complete General Education Curriculum  required by the university as detailed on the four-year course of study and be admitted into the Education Preparation Program. Students must have a ‘C’ or better in ENG 1110  and ENG 1210 .

3. Program Requirements:

4. Concentration Requirements

• FCSC 2000 - Career and Technical Education (3)
• FCSC 2500 - Consumer and Family Finances (3)
• FCSC 4730 - Administration and Supervision of Human Development Programs (3)
• FCSC 4100 - Business and Community Partnerships (3)
• FCSC 4110 - Curriculum and Program Planning (3)
• FCSC 4810 - Perspectives on Teaching Exceptionalities and Diverse Learners (3)
• CLTX 2410 - Apparel Construction and Management (3)
• CLTX 3110 - Textiles and Designs for Interiors (3)

5. Additional Requirements

Students must pass the PRAXIS Core exam before being admitted to the Educator Preparation Program and enrolling in upper division courses.

Program Notes:

Students may be exempted from the competency exam by successfully passing PRAXIS II or maintaining a minimum GPA or 3.0 in major courses through the 1st semester of the senior year of courses.

Four- Year Curriculum Plan