Purdue University

Overview

The Family and Consumer Sciences Education program at Purdue University is designed to train future educators in delivering essential life skills and practical knowledge in secondary school environments. This Bachelor of Science degree combines rigorous education coursework with experiential teaching opportunities, focusing on key areas such as family studies, human development, and consumer and career readiness.

What you'll study

The curriculum encompasses a blend of core coursework that prepares students for effective teaching in family and consumer sciences. Key subject areas include:

• Interior Design
• Apparel Industry
• Apparel Assembly
• Textiles
• Textiles Laboratory
• Personal Finance
• Economics for Future Elementary Teachers
• Principles of Economics
• Family Processes
• Human Development
• Orientation to Current Issues in Human Development and Family Studies

Students gain valuable teaching preparation and practical experience through a combination of education-focused courses and supervised teaching components, such as student teaching. This hands-on approach allows for the development of lesson planning and instructional skills in real classroom settings.

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the program, applicants typically need to meet a minimum GPA requirement of 2.8. Additionally, non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency through standardized tests, with accepted scores including:

• Duolingo English Test: minimum score of 110
• TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 80
• IELTS: minimum score of 6.5

Career prospects