Family Consumer Science Education, Graduate Certificate

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.
• Resume

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.

Application Deadlines

	U.S. Based Applicants	International Applicants
Fall Start	Rolling	May 1
Spring Start	Rolling	September 1
Summer Start	Rolling	N/A

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Time to Completion: 1-2 years 

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