Online M.S. in
Family & Consumer Sciences Education
Advance your teaching career in family and consumer sciences — fully online. Texas Tech’s M.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in FCS or a related field who are ready to advance in or beyond the classroom.
Turn your FCS expertise into a teaching career
Texas Tech’s online Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences Education is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in a family and consumer sciences content area or a related field or want to advance their career. The program is offered in partnership through the Interactive Distance Education Alliance (IDEA).
The program is built around the National Standards for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences, ensuring graduates are prepared for the full scope of FCS instruction.
Upon successful completion, you will be prepared to:
- Apply evidence-based pedagogy in family and consumer sciences classrooms.
- Design and implement curriculum aligned with Texas FCS content standards.
- Support diverse learners, including students with special needs, through differentiated instruction.
- Integrate technology and literacy strategies into FCS education.
Career Paths
Graduates pursue roles as FCS teachers in Texas secondary schools and vocational programs, curriculum specialists, instructional coaches, and department chairs. Common employers include public school districts, career and technical education programs, and community colleges.
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
- Career and Technical Education Teacher
- Curriculum Specialist
- Instructional Coach
- Department Chair
What can you do with this degree?
Graduates move into FCS classrooms and instructional leadership roles in a field with consistent demand. Career and technical education teachers earn a median annual wage of $62,910, with about 15,900 openings projected each year on average.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2024
Degree Requirements
The program consists of 38–41 semester credit hours delivered over three years, including coursework from at least two IDEA partner institutions. Courses are aligned with the National Standards for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Required Coursework
- History and Philosophy of FCS (3 credits)
- Occupational FCS Programs (3 credits)
- Multicultural Education (3 credits)
- Adolescent Learning (3 credits)
- Special Needs Learners (3 credits)
- Literacy in the Content Area (3 credits)
- Educational Technology (3 credits)
- Research in FCSE (3 credits)
- Curriculum and Instruction in FCS (6 credits)
Practicum & Internship
Students complete a 2-credit practicum and a 6–9 credit internship, both fulfilled in a Texas school district. The home/degree-granting institution coordinates student placement for both experiences.
Elective coursework may be added as needed or desired.
Total: 38–41 credit hours | Approx. $23,636–$25,502
Program Faculty
Texas Tech’s Family and Consumer Sciences Education faculty bring specialized expertise in FCS pedagogy, curriculum development, and teacher preparation.
Admission requires acceptance into both the graduate program and the Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
For program cost information, visit idea.edu/students/cost.
How to Apply
All application materials must be submitted through the Texas Tech Graduate School online portal.
Apply NowApplication Deadlines
- Jan. 15 — Priority deadline for scholarship consideration
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an FCS content area or related field
- Admission to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP): minimum 2.75 GPA and 12 hours of FCS-related content
- Students without these qualifications should consult an academic advisor before applying
- Following admission, students must develop a state certification plan for Texas
- All clinical/internship hours completed in a Texas school district
Interested students who do not meet EPP minimum qualifications should contact an academic advisor to discuss options before applying.
Application Deadlines
Priority (Scholarship): Jan. 15
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