The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I register for the FCS exam?
A: Information on registering for the FCS exam can be found on the AAFCS web site
– This link is for Texas certificate seekers: http://www.aafcs.org/CredentialingCenter/Texas.asp.
Q: Is there a study guide for the FCS exam?
A: A study guide is located on the AAFCS website, http://www.aafcs.org/CredentialingCenter/Texas.asp. Review of this study guide and completion of the sample examination items will help
you assess your readiness for taking the National Family and Consumer Sciences Examination.
Q: Is there a practice test available for the FCS exam?
A: AAFCS provides a short sample of examination items on their web site. It is not
intended to be used as a study guide, but is to familiarize candidates with the format,
style, and structure of the items on the tests.
Q: How do I prepare or study for the FCS exam?
A: Some test takers find it helpful to correlate the domains covered in the exam
to the TEKS from the occupational courses their test emphasizes. Looking over the
domains and the correlated TEKS and deciding which area(s) you feel you need to study
the most is a possible study plan. For those areas, read the chapters in the reference
books. Once you have read these chapters, carefully read the "Chapter Highlights"
from all the remaining chapters as a review. If you have recently graduated or are
still completing your baccalaureate degree, review your course outlines, notes, and
other materials that relate to the content of the examination.
Q: What topics/information is covered on the FCS exam?
A: The Family and Consumer Sciences Certified Composite Examination (200)is comprised
of questions relevant to all eight domains. The FCS – Human Development and Family
Studies Specialist Examination (201), or "HDFS Examination," is comprised of questions
relevant to Domains 1, 2, and 3. The FCS – Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science
Specialist Examination (202), or "HNFS Examination, is comprised of questions relevant
to Domains 1, 4, and 5.
Q: What test should I take?
A: If you are seeking Texas certification, you should familiarize yourself with the
Texas Education Agency website under Career and Technical Education Requirements,
Career and Technical Education, http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Career_and_Technical_Education_(CTE)/Career_and_Technical_Education/
Q: Are the Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences reference books (used
to study for the exam) available anywhere other than the Curriculum Center for Family
and Consumer Sciences?
A: The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences is the producer and sole
source provider of the following reference books included in the list of resources
that may be used in preparation for the exam: Services for Older Adults; Child Care
and Guidance, Management, and Services; Food Production, Management, and Services;
Hospitality Services; Institutional Maintenance Management and Services; Textile and
Apparel Production, Management, and Services; and Housing, Furnishings, and Equipment
Production Management, and Services.
Q: Where and when can I take the FCS exam?
A: Certification candidates should check with their proctoring services for exam
locations. National candidates should check with the AAFCS Testing webpage: https://connect.aafcs.org/credentialing-center/professional-testing/register-exam
Texas candidates should check with the Texas Educator Certification Program website: http://www.tx.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_Tests.html
Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences
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Address
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Email
ccfcs@ttu.edu