Overview

Consumer Affairs (Teacher Certification in Family and Consumer Sciences, Grades Six through Twelve) at Texas State University focuses on teaching child development, families, communications, food and nutrition, personal finances, housing, fashion and textiles in middle and high schools. This major prepares students to get certified to be an FCS Teacher. It is important to note that there is a nationwide shortage of FCS Teachers. Beginning teachers in Texas start at above $50,000 for a nine-month contract with benefits and retirement plan.

Employment Opportunities

PRIVATE SECTOR

Banking Underwriter
Better Business Bureau
Community Programs
Credit Analysts
Customer Service
Financial Advisor
Financial Coach
Financial Counselor
Government Relations
Human Resources
Insurance Claims Adjuster
Loan Officer
Mortgage Underwriter
Personal Banker
Personal Financial Planner
Policy Analyst
Public Relations
Real Estate Agent/Broker
Quality Control

GOVERNMENTAL SECTOR

Consumer Protection Agencies & Commissions
Federal Reserve Commissioned Examiner
Health Department (state, county or city)
Regulatory Agencies (federal, state or city)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Family and Personal Resource Management
Consumers in the Marketplace
Lifespan Development
Philosophy and Critical Thinking
Methods of Teaching Communication Studies
Gender, Appearance, and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

Education Family & Consumer Science Teaching View 1227 other Bachelors in Teaching in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must apply for admission online using through ApplyTexas or Coalition for College (we will not accept mail-in forms).
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions charges a nonrefundable application fee of $90.
You must submit full transcripts (records of ALL courses taken and marks earned for each semester of both secondary school and college), as well as graduation or school-leaving exam results.
Have the testing service send your scores directly to Texas State University. English proficiency tests will need to be mailed by the testing service.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24520 USD / year

≈ 24520 USD / year
Out-of-State

24520 USD / year

≈ 24520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12220 USD / year

≈ 12220 USD / year

Living costs

San Marcos

United States

921 - 1707 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Marcos

Funding

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