Say Yes to FCS in North Carolina

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated people to become middle and high school FCS teachers.

• High school graduates who want to earn a four-year degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
• Adults who have a degree and/or work experience in a FCS-related career and want to become certified and teach in one of five areas---General Family and Consumer Sciences, Apparel Design, Child Development/Family Studies, Foods and Nutrition/Culinary Arts, or Interior Design/Housing.

You can make a difference in the lives of over 155,000 North Carolina Family and Consumer Sciences students. Contact the following universities to find out how you can earn a teaching degree or credential in Family and Consumer Sciences Education.

FCS Educator Career Fact Sheet

One-page fact sheet for a student who is considering a career in family and consumer sciences education.
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FCS Careers Brochure

Detailed information about family and consumer sciences career options.
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NC FCS Education Website

Find out state specific teaching requirements.
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Lateral Entry?

Already have a relevant degree (see below)? Consider lateral entry as an alternate route to teaching. To learn more visit: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure​ 

• Bachelor’s Degrees:
  • Family and Consumer Sciences; Youth, Family and Community Sciences; Family and Community Services
  • Fashion/Apparel Design, Textile Design, Fashion Merchandising
  • Child Development and Family Relations, Family Studies, Child Psychology, Human Development
  • Food Science, Culinary Arts, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Nutrition
  • Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Textile Design, Architectural Design, Furniture Design
• Associate’s Degrees:
  • Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, Food Service Management Technology, Dietetic Technician

University that Offer FCS Degrees in​ North Carolina

Appalachian State University
BS Degree in Career and Technical Education- Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
Credentialing for Family and Consumer Sciences Provisional Teachers

Contact: 
Dr. Jerianne Taylor,
Phone 828.262.6352

East Carolina University
BS Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. 
2+ 2 online degree completer option for BS Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with.
Credentialing for Family and Consumer Sciences Provisional Teachers through online courses 
Masters of Arts in Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
Contact: 
Dr. Cheryl A. Johnson
Phone: 252.328.5754 

Meredith College
BS Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
Credentialing for Family and Consumer Sciences Provisional Teachers

Contact: 
Dr. Deborah Tippett
Phone: 919.760.8395

North Carolina A & T State University
Credentialing for Family and Consumer Sciences Provisional Teachers
Masters of Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Contact: 
Dr. Jane Walker
Phone: 336.285.3633

North Carolina Central University
Credentialing for Family and Consumer Sciences Provisional Teachers
Masters of Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Contact: 
Dr. Vicki Lamb
Phone: 919.530.6359