In order to teach Family and Consumer Sciences in California secondary schools, you must earn a teaching credential in Home Economics.  In 1993, the profession officially changed its name from Home Economics to Family and Consumer Sciences; however, the name of the credential in California is still Home Economics.  This web page will inform and guide you through the Family and Consumer Sciences Credential Program at CSULB.
 
 

Goals and Objectives of Family and Consumer Sciences Credential Program	Required Coursework
Applying to the Family and Consumer Sciences Credential Program	Family and Consumer Sciences Credential Faculty
Frequently Asked Questions	Single Subject Credential Program

The Family and Consumer Sciences Credential Program at CSULB

To obtain a credential to teach Family and Consumer Sciences you must fulfill the following requirements:
 

• Earn a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. Constitution (by exam or coursework)
• Pass the California Basic Skills Test (CBEST)
• Demonstrate subject matter competence in Family and Consumer Sciences (by completing a CCTC-approved subject matter program, or by obtaining a passing grade on the Single Subject Assessment Test [SSAT] in Family and Consumer Sciences, or by transcript review
• Complete the Education Program  (professional preparation)
• Pass character clearance (fingerprint background check)

The Family and Consumer Sciences Subject Matter Program consists of 70 units directly related to courses
taught in California schools grades 6 through 12.  Fifty-eight units are in core courses; 12 units are in an area of concentration selected by the student.  Click here for a list of Required Courses and the areas of concentration.
 

The Education Program for Family and Consumer Sciences Credential Candidates

EDSS 300H serves as the prerequisite for all other education courses.  You may take EDSS 300H concurrently with other courses in the Family and Consumer Sciences Subject Matter Program, but you may not enroll in any other education courses until you have successfully completed EDSS 300H.  Application to the education program is made during the EDSS 300H course.  Candidates must pass EDSS 300H to be admitted to the Family and Consumer Sciences Credential Program.

Note:  Candidates must have an overall GPA of 2.67 in all college courses, or a 2.75 in their last 60 units.  

The Education Program consists of the following courses:

     EDSE 435     -    United States Secondary Schools/Intercultural Education
     EDSE 436   -      Learning and Instruction in a Multicultural Setting
     EDSE 457     -    Reading and Writing in Secondary Schools
     EDSS 450H  -    Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences
     H SCI 411B  -    Health Science for Secondary Teachers