The Family and Consumer Sciences test is designed for prospective teachers of family and consumer sciences teachers from middle school to high school. The 130 selected-response questions assess subject knowledge as well as the methodology applicable to teaching family and consumer sciences.

The test specifications are based on the Family and Consumer Sciences Standards 3.0. The test is broad in scope to provide the range in subject areas to which prospective family and consumer sciences teachers are exposed and the variety of programs for which they are prepared.

The test is typically taken by examinees who have completed a bachelor’s degree program with an emphasis on family and consumer sciences.

Six content areas include family, career, and community interrelationships, wellness, nutrition, and food science; human development and interpersonal relationships; housing, interior design, textiles, and apparel business skills across career pathways, and professional teaching practices. This test may contain some questions that will not count toward your score.