Although the role of home economics teachers has changed over the past decade, they are still a valued part of many high schools, community colleges and vocational schools. In the past, home economics teachers focused on teaching domestic skills to predominately female students. Today, home economics has evolved into a more well-rounded curricula which also includes dietetics, fitness, child development, and education. It is sometimes referred to as family and consumer sciences. Becoming a home economics teacher requires a bachelor's degree, teacher certification, and possibly additional certification as required by the school district in which you teach.
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Enroll in a bachelor's degree program in family and consumer science, home economics, or a related subject.
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Enroll in a teacher preparation program. Typically, home economics majors will enroll in a secondary education teacher preparation program, as most elementary schools do not offer home economics.
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Obtain a teaching license. Every state requires teachers to be certified to teach in the public schools. Most states require a bachelor's degree as well as supervised teaching experience in order to obtain a license. Many states also have exams to pass before a license is issued.