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Masters of Science in Home Economics Education (Family and Consumer Sciences Education)

College of Education

Department of Subject Specializations

Program Director : Dr. Sandra Poirier

Department’s Phone Number : (305) 348-3392
Department’s FAX Number : (305) 348-2086

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Brief Description of the Program:

Degree hours: (30)
HEE 5335 Trends and Issues in Home Economics Education 3
HEE 6156 Teaching Home Economics in Diverse Environments 3
ADE 5180 Organizational and Community Processes in AE/HRD 3
EDF 5481 Analysis and Application of Educational Research 3
EHEE 6915 Research in Home Economics Education 3
HEE 6937 Seminar in Home Economics Education 3
Area of Professional Emphasis (9)
With program advisor’s approval, students may select courses in Home Economics or related subject matter based on professional competencies and needs.
Advisor approved elective (3)
The candidate in consultation with the advisor will make selections on the basis of individual needs and career goals.

Non-School Based Track
       This track focuses on educational leadership of Family and Consumer Scientists presently employed in non-school educational environments and those preparing for such positions.

       This program does not lead to State of Florida teacher certification. Admission to this track does not require teacher certification.

Application Requirements:

  • Applicants for admission to most Master’s programs in Education must hold or qualify for Florida teacher certification in the appropriate area.
  • All applicants must also satisfy Board of Regents admission requirements.
  • A GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester hours of upper division undergraduate study or 1000 (total of verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
  • Applicants admitted with a pending GRE score must submit test score within one semester to be fully admitted or become a candidate for graduation.
  • All applicants, regardless of GPA, must submit GRE score


Additional Requirements for International Students:
 
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