The Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher Education (B.A.) at Illinois State University is designed for aspiring educators passionate about preparing students for successful personal and professional lives. You will explore critical areas such as human development, parenting, textiles, fashion, food and nutrition, hospitality, interior design, and consumer education. This undergraduate program equips you with the foundational knowledge and pedagogical skills necessary to teach these vital life skills effectively to diverse student populations, fulfilling the growing need for qualified Family and Consumer Sciences teachers.
This full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Arts degree is structured over four years, requiring a minimum of 120 credit hours. Your learning journey will integrate foundational general education courses with specialized Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) content and professional teacher education (TCH) coursework. You will engage in practical experiences, including teaching methods and potentially student teaching, preparing you for a career as a licensed FCS educator in grades 5-12. Upon graduation, you will be qualified to pursue teaching positions and potentially further endorsements.