Program: Family and Consumer Sciences Education BS, School-Based - 4 Year Degree Map - Utah State University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 06, 2025

2024-2025 General Catalog

Must have 3.0 GPA and grades of C or better in major required courses to apply to STEP program.

Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Must have 3.0 GPA and grades of C or better in major required courses to apply to STEP program.

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s) C+ minimum
HDFS 1500 - Human Development Across the Lifespan (BSS) 3 credit(s)
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition (BLS) 3 credit(s)
FCSE 1040 - Introductory Sewing for Outdoor Products 3 credit(s)
FCSE 1350 - Financial Literacy (BSS) 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

HDFS 2400 - Couple and Family Relationships (BSS) 3 credit(s)
NDFS 1240 - Food Literacy 3 credit(s)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4 credit(s) (Minimum grade of C- required)
FCSE 2510 - Orientation to Family and Consumer Sciences Education 3 credit(s)
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) course (3 credits)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 credits)

Must have 3.0 GPA to be admitted into STEP program.

CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (BPS) 4 credit(s)
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
IAD 1750 - Design in Everyday Living (BCA) 3 credit(s)
FCSE 2350 - Financial Literacy 2 3 credit(s)
Breadth Humanities (BHU) course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (13 credits)

CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II (BPS) 4 credit(s)
NDFS 2020 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle 3 credit(s)
FCSE 2040 - Intermediate Clothing Construction Skills, Principles and Alterations 3 credit(s)
HDFS 2660 - Parenting and Child Guidance (HR) 3 credit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (18 credits)

Background check

Submit application for STEP

Register for Level I classes

FCSE 3080 - Fashion Studies and Society (DHA) 3 credit(s)
HDFS 4550 - Preschool Methods and Curriculum 3 credit(s)
SPED 4000 - Education of Students with Disabilities 3 credit(s)
FCSE 3790 - Housing and Interior Design Teaching Methods 3 credit(s)
FCSE 4040 - Advanced Apparel Studies 3 credit(s) or
FCSE 3040 - Advanced Clothing Studies: Patternmaking 3 credit(s)
ITLS 5500 - Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (17 credits)

Apply for graduation

Register for Level II

FCSE 3300 - Family and Consumer Sciences Education Clinical Experience I 1 credit(s)
FCSE 3400 - Family and Consumer Sciences Education Methods I 3 credit(s)
NDFS 3070 - Science of Food Preparation 4 credit(s)
SCED 5200 - Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI) 3 credit(s)
SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
FCSE 3040 - Advanced Clothing Studies: Patternmaking 3 credit(s) or
FCSE 4040 - Advanced Apparel Studies 3 credit(s)

Year 4

Fall Semester (14 credits)

Apply for Student Teaching (beginning of September)

FCSE 4300 - Family and Consumer Sciences Education Clinical Experience II 1 credit(s)
FCSE 4400 - Family and Consumer Sciences Education Methods II 3 credit(s)
FCSE 3030 - Textile Science (DSC/QI) 4 credit(s)
SCED 5100 - Motivation and Classroom Management 3 credit(s)
SCED 5210 - Learning Theory, Curriculum, and Assessment 3 credit(s) or
FCSE 4210 - Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning in Career and Technical Education 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (12 credits)

FCSE 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit(s)
FCSE 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools 10 credit(s)