Career and Technical Education

Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education in Louisiana is a broad, comprehensive curriculum with the unique focus of preparing students for multiple adult roles in the family, career, and community. It empowers individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society. Th e unique focus is on families, work, and their interrelationships. FCS coursework develops knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the workplace and provides the basis for students to successfully complete postsecondary programs in various content areas. Students are provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to become productive citizens and lifelong learners.

The Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration in the Family and Consumer Sciences program are as follows:

Cluster Concentration
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication Interiors and Furnishings
Health Science Nutrition and Food
Hospitality and Tourism Culinary Arts
Tourism and Lodging
Human Services Child Development Services
Management of Family Resources
Marketing, Sales and Services Clothing and Textiles
Marketing and Sales Management

Industry-Based Certifications

  • ProStart
  • ACF Secondary Certifi cation
  • Child Development Associate (CDA)