Family & Consumer Sciences Education

Degree: BSED Mode of study: On-Campus Location: Main Campus
Degree Type
Bachelor's Degree
Program Type
Undergraduate
Location
Main Campus - Cape
College
Education, Health & Human Studies
Department
Child & Family Studies
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Become K-12 certified to teach a variety of different subject matters: You’ll do that here.

Students completing the Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences Education program at Southeast Missouri State University receive a K-12 certification and are trained to teach a variety of different subject matters such as:  

  • Child Development 
  • Family and Personal Relationships 
  • Foods and Nutrition 
  • Clothing Construction and Fashion 
  • Interior Design 

The aim of FCS degree courses is that all students increase their ability to act responsibly and productively, work cooperatively, apply concepts of balancing school/work and family, create solutions to critical and emergent issues, utilize technology effectively in personal and family settings, and maintain healthy lifestyles. FCS education provides the bridge needed by all students to deal with life and career issues (*AAFCS Rationale).

What Can I Do with a Family & Consumer Sciences Education Degree?

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time. 

Currently, job demand for FCS teachers at the middle school and high school level is very high. The majority of our Family & Consumer Sciences Education majors receive offers of employment even before graduation!

Family & Consumer Sciences Education students are placed in diverse situations to give them experience teaching the widest possible range of ages:

  • Kindergarten
  • Elementary
  • Middle School
  • High School
  • Extension/Adult Education

 

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Outcomes & Careers 

  • $49k 

    Preschool & Childcare Center Director 

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a preschool and childcare center director is $49,690.     

     

     

     

  • $61k

    Middle School Teacher 

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a middle school teacher is $61,810.    

     

     


  • $61k

    Kindergarten & Elementary School Teacher 

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a kindergarten and elementary school teacher is $61,620.     

What You'll Study

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As a family and consumer sciences education major, you’ll learn to teach a variety of subjects such as child development, family and personal relationships, foods and nutrition, clothing construction and fashion, and interior design. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours which include 46 hours of education course requirements and 36 hours family and consumers sciences education requirements.

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Get a glimpse into the classrooms and hands-on learning of our Southeast Missouri State University child & family studies students.
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Get Funding for Your Education

Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.

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Accreditations

  • Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential
  • National Council on Family Relations logo
  • aaqep logo

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(573) 651-2109
Location
Office Location
Scully Building 114
Mailing Location
One University Plaza, MS 5750
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701

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