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Family & Consumer Sciences Education Master's Programs

Option B is a 30-credit hour program for professionals already in FCS education-related fields who are seeking professional development and advancement. This online program consists of six (6) core courses, four (4) elective courses, and a culminating experience. There is also a 33-credit hour thesis option available for those interested.

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Core Courses for Option B 18 credit hours

Consult your academic advisor for university requirements.
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Critical Science Perspectives in FCS Education3Cynthia "Cindy" MillerUNLTTUUNL
Curriculum Development in FCS3Dawn LindsleyNDSUUNL
Evaluation and Assessment in FCS Education Programs3Kyle RobersonOSUTTU
History and Philosophy of FCS Education3Paula TrippKyle RobersonUNLOSUTTUUNL
Research Experience in Family and Consumer Sciences3Dawn LindsleyMari BorrTTUTTUUNLUNLTTU
Teaching FCS with Technology3Bree DevlinNDSUCWUCWUNDSU

Elective Leadership Courses 3 - 6 credit hours

Select three-six credits per individual degree plan. Consult your academic advisor for university requirements.
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Administration of FCS Education Programs3Dawn LindsleyUNL
Techniques of Supervision (of Student Teachers)3CWU
FCCLA3Amanda HollandNDSUTTU

Elective Courses for Option B 6 - 9 credit hours

Select six-nine credits per individual degree plan. Consult your academic advisor for university requirements.
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Adult Learners3OSU
Education in a Pluralistic Society (Multicultural Education/Human Relations)3Amanda MoralesPaula TrippUNLUNLOSU
Exceptional Learners in the Secondary School Classroom (Special Education)3UNLUNLUNLUNL
Family Issues & Social Action (Public Policy)3OSU
Psychology of Adolescence3Mari BorrTTUNDSUTTU
Profession in Focus3multiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universitiesmultiple universities
History & Philosophy of Extension3Adam MarxTTUNDSU
Occupational Programs in FCS3Cynthia "Cindy" MillerCWUTTUCWU
Reading in the Content Area3Jennifer SteppOSUOSU
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Teaching for Varied Audiences: Youth, Adults, and Families3UNLNDSU

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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