What is family and consumer sciences education?
Why family and consumer sciences education at OSU?
Career Paths
Primarily career options include:
- Family and consumer sciences teacher (6-12) and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) adviser
- Cooperative Extension Service county educator
- 4-H educator
Highlights
Extensive Experience
Participate in field experiences in rural, suburban and urban schools and in county Extension offices and complete a 15-week, 600+ hour semester-long student teaching internship prior to graduation. These program requirements exceed state and national standards for family and consumer sciences education programs.
Mentoring
State and nationally recognized family and consumer sciences educator and leader Dr. Paula Tripp coordinates the program, teaches the pedagogy courses and provides personalized mentoring. We also offer extensive networking opportunities with professionals across the state and nation.
OSU professor receives FCCLA Alumni Achievement Award
Student Perspective
“My high school FCS teacher and FCCLA advisor was my role model, and I want to have that type of influence on future students. At OSU, the combination of coursework and off-campus field experiences is preparing me to teach my future students incredibly valuable knowledge and skills. I feel I have the ability to change the trajectory of students’ lives, and I can’t wait to do that.”
Family and consumer sciences education student
College of Education and Human Sciences