The central purpose of the program is to prepare graduates who can successfully assume the positions of family and consumer sciences educators in middle and secondary schools. The graduate will have a broad family and consumer sciences knowledge base as well as the ability to teach others how to use this information to improve personal and family life.<br><br>No minor is required. Students majoring in the Family and Consumer Sciences Education Concentration are required to meet with their advisor before enrolling for the upcoming semester. All requirements for admission to professional education must be met to fulfill the Kentucky Standards for the designated teaching certificate. Current information on teacher education and certification are available on the website for the Office of Professional Educator Services.<br><br>The concentration in Family and Consumer Sciences Education requires a minimum of 54 hours in consumer and family sciences, and 28 hours in professional education for a total of 82 hours and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. A grade of C or above must be earned in the courses required for this major.