About the Program
Career, Technical, and Science Education Department
Bacon Hall 122
(716) 878-4717
https://ctse.buffalostate.edu/
Accredited: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (formerly NCATE)
Enrollment in all teacher education programs follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this catalog. Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department.
Professional Licensure: This program leads to a recommendation for NYS certification; please check for certification requirements in all other states.
The Family and Consumer Sciences Education Undergraduate Program offers a broad knowledge of family and consumer sciences, plus skills in planning and communicating this knowledge to others.
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Family and Consumer Sciences Education leads to initial K-12 certification to teach Family and Consumer Sciences. Graduates from the Family and Consumer Sciences Education program are prepared to teach Family and Consumer Sciences. Students must meet with their academic advisor to verify all university requirements including upper division credit hours. The Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education is necessary for certification in order to obtain a teaching position.
Candidates should consult the Teacher Certification website for current seminars and workshops.
Program Requirements
General Education 23 Requirements (33 credit hours)
Completion requirement
Family and Consumer Sciences Major Requirements (30 credit hours)
Completion requirement
Major Requirements
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
FTT109 GARMENT CONSTRUCTION I | 3 - Credit Hours
FTT206 SURVEY OF FASHION TEXTILES | 3 - Credit Hours
OR FTT349 HISTORY OF TEXTILES | 3 - Credit Hours
HEW204 PERSONAL HEALTH | 3 - Credit Hours
NFS100 INTRODUCTION TO FOOD PREPARATION | 3 - Credit Hours
NFS102 INTRODUCTORY NUTRITION | 3 - Credit Hours
IDE101 INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN | 3 - Credit Hours
SPF202 CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
SPF345 PARENTING | 3 - Credit Hours
SPF353 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT DURING EARLY ADOLESCENCE AND ADOLESCENCE | 3 - Credit Hours
FIN110 PERSONAL FINANCE | 3 - Credit Hours
OR BUS116 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS | 3 - Credit Hours
Professional Education Major Requirements (42 credit hours)
Completion requirement
Major Requirements
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
CTE301 FOUNDATIONS OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE302 CURRICULUM AND EVALUATION IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE303 INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE306 CLASSROOM/LABORATORY MANAGEMENT | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE311 CAREER MENTORING | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE402 ASSESSMENT IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE404 METHODS OF TEACHING CAREER AND TECHNICAL SUBJECTS | 3 - Credit Hours
CTE421 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | 3 - Credit Hours
FCS415 STUDENT TEACHING I | 6 - Credit Hours
FCS416 STUDENT TEACHING II | 6 - Credit Hours
EDU416 TEACHING LITERACY IN MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS | 3 - Credit Hours
SPF303 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: MIDDLE AND SECONDARY EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
All College Electives (15 credit hours)
Completion requirement
120 Total Credit Hours