Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Family and Consumer Science is a field of study whose goal is to help, teach, and inspire others to strengthen home and family life. 

The major at the University of Georgia is offered jointly by the College of Family and Consumer Sciences and the College of Education and fulfills the requirements for a teacher’s certificate to teach Family and Consumer Science to grades 7-12.  The curriculum provides study in teaching methodology as well as courses in nutrition, parenting, single and family living, human development, food service, consumer economics, education, merchandising, housing, and interiors.  Students choose from several specialization options:  Community Outreach, Culinary, Financial Planning, Interior/Fashion/Textiles, Early Childhood, and Foods & Nutrition.

Graduates become educators in a variety of fields including schools, government entities, industry, or community based non-profits.  Employment is also available as extension agents to businesses to market food and food preparation equipment, consult on home or clothing design, and advise on family resource management or child development.  Colleges and universities employ students with advanced degrees.

Study Abroad Options: Consortium for Overseas Student Teaching (COST)