The Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE) program is focused on families, work and their interrelationships in a diverse global society. You will study about:
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family strength, diversity and vitality across the lifespan;
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personal, social and material resources that meet human needs;
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consumer roles and responsibilities;
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balancing personal, family and work lives;
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home and community settings and technology that support individuals and families;
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policies that support individuals, families and communities.
The program has gained a worldwide reputation for excellence and is one of the largest programs in the U.S. UW-Stout graduates are known nationally and internationally for their ability and leadership.
Rewarding Careers
Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree program, you are certifiable to teach Family and Consumer Education in grades K-12. Most graduates teach at the middle and high school levels as the demand for teachers in this field currently exceeds the supply. Other graduates choose to write Family and Consumer Education textbooks, work in county or state extension positions, or serve as specialized consultants to State Departments of Education.
Teachers at the middle and high school level instruct students about nutrition and food preparation, interpersonal relationships, human development, child care and parenting, family relationships, textiles and apparel construction, home environments, financial management, consumer purchasing, and resource management.
Graduates from 2006-07 achieved a 100 percent employment rate in teaching.
Enjoying Student Life
Recreation, athletics, social activities, professional organizations and many more opportunities are available for students at UW-Stout. The fieldhouse and recreation center are outstanding facilities. Many program students participate in competitive athletics.
The program allows you to be professionally involved as a freshman by participating in professional organizations including the Stout Family and Consumer Sciences Association, Student Wisconsin Education Association, and Student Government.
Preparing for UW-Stout
Prepare for your career in Family and Consumer Sciences Education by taking courses that prepare you for college in English, math and science, as well as courses in Family Life and Consumer Education. These courses will provide a strong foundation for your college work. Strengthen your background by:
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Participating in FCCLA, 4-H or other youth organizations.
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Working with children in day care centers, camps or classrooms.
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Volunteering with the elderly and diverse populations.
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Helping teachers and children as a teaching assistant, or tutoring younger students.
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Reading about what is happening to families and education in the newspaper.
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Working in food service.
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Searching the Internet for information about children, families, nutrition and consumer issues.
Starting Out
You begin your college career by taking a mix of general education and major studies courses. Such courses as English Composition, Human Biology or Physiology and Anatomy, Exploring Technology, Psychology, College Math, and Speech are typical selections for beginning students. Major studies courses that are taken include Individual and Family Relationships, Nutrition for Healthy Living, Foods, Consumer Economics, Teaching Methods in FCSE, and Family Resource Management. All beginning students should take Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences Education.