Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Certificate Options

The State approved certificate structure for Family and Consumer Sciences Education includes the below certificates options:

• Family & Consumer Sciences Education Composite Certificate
  • The FCS Composite Certificate is a comprehensive credential that certifies an individual to teach all 35 FCS courses offered in Texas secondary schools. Secondary courses are offered in the following content areas:
    • Family and Child Development
    • Food production and service
    • Hospitality and tourism
    • Housing and interior design
    • Nutrition and food science
    • Personal finance and consumer economics
    • Textiles and apparel
• Family & Consumer Sciences Education Specialized Certificate in Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science
  • The FCS Specialized Certificate in Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science certifies an individual to each 7 different courses offered in Texas secondary schools in the content areas of hospitality, nutrition, and food science.