Human development and family studies majors can choose an option that includes teacher certification in family and consumer sciences. The concentration provides a background in all family and consumer sciences subject areas and a certification to teach in Texas public school systems grades six through twelve. Students seeking teacher certification must meet all requirements outlined in the College of Education section of this catalog. To be recommended for certification, graduates must achieve satisfactory performance on the TExES examination prescribed by the State Board of Education. The primary goal of the B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with Teacher Certification in Family and Consumer Sciences is to prepare well-qualified educators who can successfully communicate in a variety of settings and with a variety of audiences. This degree will use a sequence of four courses to help students achieve expected communication literacy in this program. The mission of the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences is to promote the health and well-being of individuals, families, and relationships across the life span through research, teaching, service, and community outreach and engagement.