Students desiring certification for teaching Family and Consumer Sciences in grades 5-12 in Delaware schools can major in Human Services, Education and Public Policy. As part of their academic program, they will be advised to complete the necessary content and professional course requirements to meet Delaware's licensure requirements. Professional courses are not offered each year. Detailed information on current requirements for certification is available from the Department of Individual and Family Studies. Student teaching requires a cumulative index of 2.50, a major field index of 2.75, and C- grades in required courses.
Additional information is available from the program coordinator.
For details, see Teacher Education Programs in this catalog. A list of courses that may be used to satisfy the program's requirements may be obtained from the Office of CHEP Student Services.