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Family & Consumer Sciences Education Master's Programs

Master's Degree Course Information

Critical Science Perspectives in FCS Education

University:
Texas Tech University Texas Tech University logo
Course Number:
FCSE 5350
Credit Hours:
3 credit hours - $622 per credit
Start/End Dates:
May 29, 2026 - August 07, 2026

Overview

Course Description

This course focuses on the special topic of critical science, both as a theoretical framework and as a practical/rational process for addressing significant and complex problems facing families. Students will explore critical science through reading and discussing published works of scholars, viewing short narrated PowerPoint lectures, and applying principles of critical science to FCSE professional practice and research.

Contacts

Instructor

Cynthia "Cindy" Miller
Office: 806-834-7179
cynthia.l.miller@ttu.edu

Campus Coordinator

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Disability Support Services

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Textbooks

Cultivating Critical Thinking: Integrating Practical Reasoning in Family and Consumer Sciences
Cynthia L. Miller, Nicole C. Wanago, and Dylan T. Hinkle
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Raider Pressbooks -- https://raider.pressbooks.pub/practicalreasoning/

Course Access

 
Approximately two weeks before the first day of class at Texas Tech University, the TTU campus coordinator, Ashlee Murden, will email instructions to each student enrolled in courses taught by Texas Tech. This e-mail will contain information regarding the setup of their eRaider access through the campus IT Help Central department. If assistance is needed regarding setup of their eRaider access, IT Help Central can be contacted at 806-742-4357 (HELP) or toll-free at 877-484-3573 or ithelpcentral@ttu.edu. Students will need to identify themselves as an IDEA student to IT Help personnel for proper guidance. The e-mail will also include information about accessing the Texas Tech Canvas system for their courses. Courses will be available on the first day of class, but may not be available prior to that date.

Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

Comments

Students will use an Open Education Resource textbook for this course, so there is no cost to purchase it.

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