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Family & Consumer Sciences Education Master's Programs

Option B is a 36-credit hour program for professionals already in FCS education-related fields who are seeking professional development and advancement. This online program consists of eight (8) core courses, three (3) elective courses, and a culminating experience.

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Core Courses for Option B 21 credit hours

Consult your academic advisor for university requirements.
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Evaluation and Assessment in FCS Education Programs3Paula TrippTTUOSUTTU
History and Philosophy of FCS Education3Dawn LindsleyOSUTTUNDSUUNLOSU
Occupational Programs in FCS3Amanda HollandCWUCWUTTU
Reading in the Content Area3Jennifer SteppOSUOSUOSU
Research Experience in Family and Consumer Sciences3Minerva TuliaoDawn LindsleyUNLTTUTTUUNLUNLNDSU
FCCLA3Mari BorrTTUNDSUTTU
Teaching FCS with Technology3Mari BorrCWUSDStateNDSUCWU

Choose One 3 credit hours

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Administration of FCS Education Programs3UNL
Techniques of Supervision (of Student Teachers)3Bree DevlinCWU

Elective Courses for Option B 9 credit hours

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Adult Learners3Kyle RobersonTTU
Critical Science Perspectives in FCS Education3Sheree MoserUNL
Education in a Pluralistic Society (Multicultural Education/Human Relations)3UNLUNLSDStateUNLUNL
Exceptional Learners in the Secondary School Classroom (Special Education)3Brad EkwerekwuBrad EkwerekwuUNLUNLSDState
Family Issues & Social Action (Public Policy)3OSUOSU
Psychology of Adolescence3Amanda HollandNDSUTTUNDSU
Curriculum Development in FCS3UNL
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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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