May 10, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin (DRAFT) 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin (DRAFT)

Family & Consumer Sciences Education, B.S.


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     Family and Consumer Sciences Education, B.S.: 4-year sequence  

This program has an accelerated (UG+GR) option, allowing eligible students to begin their master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. For more information and how to apply, see our Accelerated Programs (UG+GR) information page  

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science degree in Family & Consumer Sciences Education prepares students to teach in elementary, middle, junior high and high school settings across the United States. The program prepares professionals who are knowledgeable regarding subject matter and content in the field of family and consumer sciences education, including life-span human development, personal and family relationships, parenting, consumer economics, food and nutrition, housing, textiles, and apparel. The program is also offered with a distance option for geographically-bound students seeking Career and Technical Education certification.

Note: This program is designed to meet the requirements for licensure in the State of Wisconsin. The program also meets initial licensure requirements in all other states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. If you are located in another state, there may be additional requirements to complete after obtaining initial licensure. Visit our website for additional information.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for Graduation: 120 credits  
Stout Core General Education Requirements:     33-36 credits  
Major Requirements:  73 credits  
Technical Education Electives: 13 credits  
Free Electives:  to reach 120 credits  

An overall cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for graduation.

Program Requirements


Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) (33-36 credits)


Math & Quantitative Reasoning (3-5 credits)


Communications & Literacy (9 credits)


English and Speech courses require a grade of C or better.

Social & Behavioral Science (6 credits)


Humanities & Arts (6 credits)


Natural Science & Wellness (6-7 credits)


Take at least one natural science with a lab. 

Civics & Perspectives (3 credits)


Program Designated Courses


Some of the following required courses may fulfill Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) and program requirements. 

Major Requirements (73 credits)


Technical Education Core (29 credits)


Families and Children

Finance and Housing

Food and Nutrition

Technical Education Electives (13 credits)


Take 13 credits from any of the courses listed below.

Human Development and Family Studies


Health Education, Health Sciences and Wellness


Hospitality & Tourism


Free Electives to Reach 120 Credits


Teacher Education Requirements


Students proceed through a series of three benchmarks as they move toward licensure.

Benchmark I: Acceptance into Teacher Education


Teacher education students will begin fulfilling their requirements for Benchmark I as they complete their first 30 credits. Detailed information is online at: https://www.uwstout.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-education/benchmark-information

  • Pass the required teacher background check
  • Earn a grade of at least C in ENGL-101  or ENGL-102  or ENGL-101HON  and ENGL-102HON 
  • Earn a grade of at least C in COMST-100  
  • Complete Intro to the Major CTE-101 
  • Satisfactorily complete Benchmark I Review

Benchmark II: Application for Student Teaching


Benchmark II must be completed prior to student teaching. Detailed information is online at: https://www.uwstout.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-education/benchmark-information

  • Complete Application for Student Teaching form
  • Maintain a 2.75 grade point average
  • Pass Content Knowledge Exam (Praxis II) or have 3.0 GPA on Content Core classes
  • Receive clearance through an updated background check
  • Complete a satisfactory tuberculosis (TB) test
  • Receive satisfactory portfolio assessment by faculty
  • Receive satisfactory rating on Benchmark II Student Interview
  • Submit copies of resume to the School of Education prior to student teaching
  • Receive passing scores on Embedded Signature Assessments (ESA) 

Benchmark III: Program Completion


Benchmark III must be completed before you can be recommended for licensure. Detailed information is online at: https://www.uwstout.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-education/benchmark-information

  • Complete electronic portfolio and receive a basic or higher proficiency level of assessment
  • Complete all program coursework
  • Meet all program-specific requirements
  • Student teach at two levels: Middle School and High School, unless internship placement occurs
  • Receive a satisfactory student teaching assessment
  • Receive a satisfactory disposition review

Benchmark IV: WI Licensure


  • For licensure studentsmust pass the EDTPA

Vocational Certification


This is an add-on certification - A student who wishes to become certifiable to teach advanced level occupational skills course(s) in Wisconsin must complete this degree program, a course in Principles of Career and Technical Education, and a course in Organization and Administration of Cooperative Education Programs. The student must also have a minimum of 2,000 hours of related work experience. (Work hours may be completed after graduation as this is an add-on license)

reference: Wisconsin PI 34.084

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