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Study Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Major in Family and Consumer Sciences with an Emphasis in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Make a Lasting Impact on Students’ Lives

Choosing the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education emphasis allows you to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation. This program prepares you to teach essential life skills that empower students to manage their personal and family lives effectively. From financial literacy to nutrition and wellness, family relationships, and career readiness, the curriculum equips you to influence the social, emotional, and physical well-being of your students.

At Pittsburg State University, the FCS Education emphasis is one of only two such programs in Kansas. This means you will receive a distinctive education with opportunities for hands-on learning that sets you apart in the field.

Real-World Experience in the Classroom

The program emphasizes practical experience from the start. You will engage in multiple field experiences, which allow you to interact with and teach middle and high school students. These early teaching opportunities will help you build confidence and develop your skills in classroom management, lesson planning, and curriculum development.

In your final semester, you will participate in a student teaching placement, where you will work alongside a licensed, experienced Family and Consumer Sciences teacher. This capstone experience ensures you are ready to lead your own classroom upon graduation, providing invaluable mentorship and real-world application of everything you have learned throughout the program.

Your Career Path: Why Choose Family and Consumer Sciences Education?

FCS educators are in high demand in Kansas and across the nation, with many schools seeking skilled teachers to lead students in critical life skills. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to pursue roles such as:

Middle and High School FCS Teacher
Equip students with essential life skills that they can carry into adulthood.
Curriculum Specialist or Education Consultant
Design programs and materials that enhance FCS education at the district or state level.
Community Education Coordinator
Work with community organizations to provide educational resources and workshops in areas like nutrition, parenting, and financial literacy.

By choosing the Family and Consumer Sciences Education emphasis, you are not just teaching a subject—you are making a difference in the lives of students, families, and communities.