Overview

Graduates are prepared to enter the Single Subject Teaching Credential Program at California State University required to teach Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics in middle and high schools. Completion of the degree meets the single subject content requirement for a subsequent teaching credential with a waiver of the CSET (California Subject Examinations for Teachers). For students who want to earn their teaching credential from Sacramento State, it is possible to finish the prerequisite courses while completing this degree to avoid additional out of pocket tuition and fees.

Career Opportunities

Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Careers and Technology
Teacher in middle or high school
Adult education instructor in Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics
ROP Teacher in Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics related programs
Education extension specialist with County or the University of California
Family and Consumer Sciences Specialist
Family and Consumer Sciences Consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fashion and Human Environment
Apparel Production
The Family and Social Issues 
Human Development
Child and Adolescent Development
Interior Design
Food Safety and Sanitation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sacramento, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Transcript
GPA Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 scale or average 80% marks
Passport Biographical Page Copy
Financial Affidavit
Financial Statement

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6838 USD / year

≈ 6838 USD / year
Out-of-State

6838 USD / year

≈ 6838 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6838 USD / year

≈ 6838 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Tuition Fee: $471.00 per unit plus the tuition fees above and mandatory campus fees.

Living costs

Sacramento

United States

1190 - 1765 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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