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Pathways for Students in College

Many FCS teachers discover their interest in teaching FCS while in college. Whether you are in college studying FCS Education in a pre-credential program or you are studying any FCS-related program such as hospitality management, nutrition, child development, education, fashion design, etc. there is a path to becoming a credentialed FCS teacher for you.

Paths to an FCS Teaching Credential

With any FCS or FCS-related degree, students can pass the California State Examination for Teachers (CSET) to obtain a Home Economics/FCS Credential. With this credential, teachers are qualified to teach in any FCS industry pathway (Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation; Education and Child Development; or Fashion and Interior Design).

Teach FCS with a Single Subject Teaching Credential

With any FCS-related degree, students can pass the California State Examination for Teachers (CSET) to obtain a Home Economics/FCS Credential. With this credential, teachers are qualified to teach in any FCS industry pathway (Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation; Education and Child Development; or Fashion and Interior Design).

Start Here:

B.A. or B.S. degree in Family and Consumer Sciences

OR

Major in a related field (such as Hospitality Management, Child Development, Food Science, Nutrition, or Education) and pass the CSET to confirm subject area proficiency.

Then:

Complete a fifth year credential program consisting of curriculum and instruction coursework and student teaching.

OR

Apply for a two-year paid internship program where you complete the curriculum and instruction coursework (unlike student teaching, you must find your own teaching position).

OR

Complete a Home Economics Methods course at CSU Sacramento or Point Loma University (requires passing the CSET).

Single Subject Teaching Credential Programs

The following public institutions offer Home Economics (FCS) Single Subject Credential programs in California.

Single Subject Credential Programs

CSU Sacramento

  • On campus
  • Fifth year
  • Spring internship available

CSU Northridge

  • On campus
  • Fifth year
  • Spring internship available

CSU Bakerfield

  • On campus
  • Fifth year

CSU Chico

  • On campus
  • Fifth year
  • Spring internship available

Tulare County Office of Education, IMPACT Program

  • On campus
  • Internship available

Los Angeles County Office of Education

  • Pre-service program and internship
  • In-person, online, or hybrid

For private institutions that offer FCS Single Subject Credential programs, please see the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website.

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