The family and consumer sciences teacher certification program is designed to prepare students for teaching careers in middle and high school family and consumer sciences, adult- and community-based education, Extension Service, educational support services such as curriculum development and media, business, government, human services, and other fields. It includes coursework in all family and consumer sciences content areas and required professional education courses. The program meets Texas standards for the Family and Consumer Sciences Composite Certificate that qualifies individuals to teach all family and consumer sciences courses offered in Texas secondary schools. Texas has a critical shortage of teachers, and the demand for family and consumer sciences teachers remains strong.