Overview
SUNY Oneonta’s major in Adolescence Education: Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) prepares students to become New York state-certified Family and Consumer Sciences teachers – a rewarding career that is in high demand. SUNY Oneonta is one of just three institutions in New York state offering a Family and Consumer Sciences Education degree
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What You’ll Learn
Graduates will have the training and experience to teach a variety of classes at the middle and high school level, including personal finance, fashion, interior design, apparel and textiles, food and nutrition, child development and more.
Why Oneonta?
SUNY Oneonta’s program is distinctive for two reasons: our long track record of success in training teachers, and our commitment to hands-on learning. From designing garments for our annual Student Fashion Show, to providing hospitality at benefit dinners and golf tournaments, our students get many opportunities to develop their skills in real-world settings.
Why Family and Consumer Sciences?
Family and Consumer Sciences is an important discipline because it helps middle and high school students develop valuable life skills, ranging from cooking a nutritious meal to managing their finances. Students are also introduced to career possibilities in a variety of fields.
In New York state, a high percentage of FCS teachers are expected to retire in the next fi ve years, and there is a documented shortage of FCS educators across the nation. This means there is a growing, urgent need to find students interested in entering the Family and Consumer Sciences profession, to help school districts fill teaching positions and keep this important discipline going strong.
Career Opportunities
In addition to pursuing a career as a middle or high school Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, you’ll have a foundation to pursue many other career paths. Here’s a sampling.
Requirements
See the list of required courses and a sample plan of study for your next four years.
Hands-On Learning
FCS majors get plenty of opportunities to learn by doing, and to practice their teaching skills. Many classes have hands-on activities such as sewing, cooking and event planning. Students also practice giving demonstrations to peers in each of their classes. Outside of the classroom, several student-run clubs offer hands-on experience for students interested in secondary education, fashion, nutrition and child development.
Practical Experience
Field experience in local schools offers additional real-world preparation. Every Adolescence Education FCS course requires 6–10 hours of field work observations. These observations help students prepare for student-teaching placements in their senior year.
Meet our Students and Faculty
Hear from current students and faculty and get a sense of what’s it like to study Family and Consumer Science Education at Oneonta!
NYS Education Certification
This program satisfies the educational requirements required for certification in New York State only. Individuals interested in this program who do not reside in NY State but are planning to seek employment in NY State may be eligible for admission to this program.
Contact Admissions
108 Ravine Parkway
Oneonta, NY 13820
United States
Get Involved
Join one of our FCS-related student clubs and meet friends who share your interests!