School of Education

Family and Consumer Sciences

Are you considering a career as a family and consumer sciences educator?

The Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences Program offers:

  • Small classes with flexible schedules to accommodate students with full-time jobs
  • Personal program advisement
  • Course offerings during summer and January sessions
  • Preparation for New York state initial certification in family and consumer sciences, K-12
  • Submission of teaching documents for New York State certification

Program Components

  • 37 semester hours
  • 100 hours of field experience prior to student teaching
  • Full-time student teaching
  • Hofstra University field placement services
  • Technology-rich curriculum