Family Consumer Science Education (GC)
Degree
Certificate
Major Credits
25
Total Credits
25
Time to Completion
1-2 Years
Locations
Online
Overview
This certification program provides the professional who already has a teaching degree or who is working on a graduate teaching degree with the necessary courses to meet the MN standards for teacher licensure in Family Consumer Science Education for grades 5-12.
Program Highlights
- The certificate meets the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) standards for 18 graduate credits in-discipline for individuals who hold a master's degree and are seeking to expand their education to teach FCS courses at a community or technical college.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.2.
- Minnesota teaching license or enrollment in a program leading to a Minnesota teaching license.
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Additional Requirements for International Applicants
The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance.
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
- International applicants must submit a TOEFL score of 61 or an IELTS score of 5.5 from the academic examination.
Family Consumer Science Education GC Application Deadlines
| U.S.-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
| Fall Start | Rolling | May 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Start | Rolling | September 1 |
| Summer Start | Rolling | N/A |
Contact Us
Contact Family Consumer Science Education GC Graduate Coordinator Learn more about the College of Allied Health and Nursing Contact Graduate Studies