Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences (B.S.F.C.S.) Major in Nutrition and Foods (Teacher Certification in Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences, Grades Eight through Twelve)

Minimum required: 122 semester credit hours

Admission Requirement

1. All students pursuing teacher certification must apply and be accepted to the Office of Educator Preparation.

General Requirements

1. The general education core curriculum courses are listed in the degree plan below along with the statewide component code number. See the General Education Core Curriculum section of this catalog for the Texas State requirements and options in the core curriculum, including Honors courses.

2. In addition to general education core curriculum and degree requirements, this major is required to take specialized courses including biology and food systems, food science, nutritional assessment, physiology and nutrition, wellness and fitness, lifespan nutrition, food service management and hospitality.
3. A minor in Education is required for this major. Courses for the minor in Education are included in the following degree plan. 
4. Students participate in FCS 4681 student teaching for pre-professional experience and an internship.
5. In addition to the degree and major requirements, students must also complete 12 hours of professional sequence courses through the College of Education. All coursework must be completed prior to FCS 4681.
6. To satisfy graduation requirements for teacher certification, students must have an Overall GPA of at least 2.75, as well as grades of “C” or better in all courses within the Major(s), Teaching Field(s), Certification area(s), and/or in the Education Minor.
7. Students must complete a minimum of 36 advanced hours (3000 or 4000 level courses).
8. Nine semester credit hours must be writing intensive (WI).
9. If two years of the same modern language are taken in high school, then no additional language hours will be required for the degree. In the absence of modern language taken in high school, then two semesters of the same modern language (1410 and 1420) must be taken at the college level, and the requirement will be added to the student's degree audit.

10. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires multiple background checks for progression through the Educator Preparation Program. Based on information recorded in your criminal history, you may be ineligible for issuance of a teaching certificate upon completion of the Educator Preparation Program. If you have a criminal history, you may obtain a Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation from TEA. For more information, go to:  https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Investigations/Preliminary_Criminal_History_Evaluation-FAQs/.

Course Requirements