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BS in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
(74 hours*, including licensure hours)



The Discipline

Academic preparation in this interdisciplinary education program includes study in the areas of early childhood development, marriage and family relationships, parenting education, housing and interiors, clothing and textiles, and nutrition and wellness.

With the development of a knowledge base in these critical areas, graduates will be prepared to provide valuable content to secondary education students as they confront life's challenges. These students can become a resource to their own families empowering them to become healthy community contributors.

This program interfaces with the McKay School of Education and includes professional education courses.

Careers

The family and consumer sciences education program prepares students to be licensed by the State of Utah for teaching in the secondary schools. This teaching license can be transferred to other states upon meeting individual state requirements. Students may also find employment in business and Cooperative Extension.

Program Requirements    |    View MAP

  1. At least 15 hours of major credit must be taken in residency at BYU.
  2. Complete the following interpersonal relationships courses:
  3. Complete the following human development courses:
      SFL 210 : Human Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      SFL 210 : Human Development. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp or Su
      DESCRIPTION: Growth and development of the child from conception through adolescence; influences of family, peers, and schools.
      NOTE: Independent Study also.

      SFL 221 : Foundations of Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Programs for Young Children. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      SFL 221 : Foundations of Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Programs for Young Children. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Su
      PREREQUISITE: SFL 210.
      DESCRIPTION: Historical, philosophical, organizational, and curricular issues related to developmentally appropriate practices in programs for young children.
      NOTE: Due to enrollment constraints, SFL (MFHD) 221 may not be retaken to improve a grade unless approved by the Child and Family Studies Laboratory Steering Committee.

      SFL 222 : Practicum in Developmentally Appropriate Practices. (2:0:12)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      SFL 222 : Practicum in Developmentally Appropriate Practices. (2:0:12)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Su
      PREREQUISITE: SFL (MFHD) 210, 221; 240 or concurrent enrollment.
      DESCRIPTION: Initial practicum with young children to increase understanding of socialization and learning processes, to create meaningful learning opportunities, and to implement developmentally appropriate practices.
      NOTE: Due to enrollment constraints, SFL (MFHD) 222 may not be retaken to improve a grade unless approved by the Child and Family Studies Laboratory Steering Committee.

  4. Complete the following financial literacy course:
  5. Complete the following textiles and apparel courses:
  6. Complete the following living environments courses:
  7. Complete the following foods and nutrition courses:
  8. Complete at least one course from one of the following focus areas (SFL 290 or Stat 221 may be a prerequisite for some):
    1. Clothing:
    2. Family Dynamics:
    3. Human Development:
    4. Financial Literacy:
    5. Living Environments:
    6. Foods and Nutrition:

  9. Complete the Professional Education Component:
    • Complete the following:
        CPSE 402 : Educating Students with Disabilities in Secondary Classrooms. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        CPSE 402 : Educating Students with Disabilities in Secondary Classrooms. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W, Sp
        PREREQUISITE: Sc Ed 350 or concurrent enrollment; Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course.
        DESCRIPTION: Issues, policies, and methods in teaching secondary students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Lab.

        IP&T 286 : Instructional Technology in Teaching. (1:1:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        IP&T 286 : Instructional Technology in Teaching. (1:1:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W, Sp
        DESCRIPTION: Using instructional design, visual design, and differentiated staffing principles along with multimedia authoring systems, telecommunication, and other computer-based tools in the development of educational applications for secondary education settings.

        SC ED 276R : Exploration of Teaching. (3-4:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        SC ED 276R : Exploration of Teaching. (3-4:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W
        PREREQUISITE: Major-area preadmission requirements.
        DESCRIPTION: Field-based initial teaching experience directed at helping prospective teachers experience demands and opportunities associated with teaching secondary students.

                     : Exploration of Teaching - Theatre and Media Arts.
                     : Exploration of Teaching: English.
                     : Exploration of Teaching: Foreign Language.
                     : Exploration of Teaching: Music.
                     : Exploration of Teaching: Social Science.
                     : Exploration of Teaching: Art.
                     : Exploration of Teaching: Biological Sciences.
                     : Exploration of Teaching: Dance.
                     : Exploration of Teaching: Exercise Sciences.
                     : Exploration of Teaching: Family and Consumer Sciences.
                     : Exploration of Teaching: Health.
                     : Exploration of Teaching: Mathematics.
                     : Exploration of Teaching: Physical Science.
                     : Exploration of Teaching: Technology Teacher Education.

        SC ED 350 : Adolescent Development in an Education Context. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        SC ED 350 : Adolescent Development in an Education Context. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
        PREREQUISITE: Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course.
        DESCRIPTION: Adolescent development and its implications for integrated school culture, curriculum design, instructional practices, and assessment.

        SC ED 353 : Multicultural Education. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        SC ED 353 : Multicultural Education. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
        PREREQUISITE: Sc Ed 350 or concurrent enrollment; Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course.
        DESCRIPTION: Designing and adapting instruction for diverse learners, collaborating with families, cultures, and communities in promoting and sustaining learning.

        SC ED 378 : Practicum in Secondary Education. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        SC ED 378 : Practicum in Secondary Education. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W
        PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in Sc Ed 377R or comparable major course.
        DESCRIPTION: Implementing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance.

        SFL 377 : Teaching Methods and Instruction in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. (3:6:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        SFL 377 : Teaching Methods and Instruction in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. (3:6:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F
        PREREQUISITE: Sc Ed 276R; fingerprinting and FBI clearance; concurrent enrollment in Sc Ed 378.
        DESCRIPTION: Developing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance.

        Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed before registration in SFL 377.

    • Complete 12 hours from the following:
        SC ED 476R : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship. (12:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        SC ED 476R : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship. (12:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        OFFERED: F, W
        PREREQUISITE: Completion of all course work or departmental approval.
        DESCRIPTION: Capstone, field-based, semester-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required.

                     : Secondary Student Teaching Internship - Theatre and Media Arts.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Art.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Biological Sciences.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Dance.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - English.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Foreign Language.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - French.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - German.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Health.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Home Economics.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Mathematics.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Music.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Education.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Science.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Social Science.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Spanish.
                     : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Technology Teacher Education.

  10. Complete the Praxis II test.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.



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