Family and Consumer Science

  • Career and Technical Education courses (CTE) let you explore careers, learn new skills and gain hands-on experience. In some cases, you can earn CTE college credit or an industry certificate while in high school. Learn more about CTE student leadership programs at OSPI CTE.
     
    Classes you can take in middle school (Note: Check with your school for availability. Middle school CTE classes focus on STEM concepts, leadership and entry level industry and employment skills.)
    • 7th Grade Family and Consumer Science Education I
    • 8th Grade Family and Consumer Science Education II
    • 8th Grade Kitchen Academy

    Classes you can take in high school (Note: Check with your school for availability.)

    • Culinary Essentials I
    • Culinary Essentials II
    • Food for Active Body = 3rd Year Science Equivalency
    • International Cuisine
    • Living on Your Own
    • Child Development
    • Early Childhood
    • Interior Design = Art Equivalency
    • Clothing and Fashion One = 0.5 Art Equivalency
    • Clothing and Fashion Two

    What you can do right after high school

    • CTE Dual Credit - Use the credit you can earn in this pathway.
    • Get an entry-level job
      • Barista
      • Food preparation
      • Restaurant host
    • Continue your education and training at a technical school, two-year college or four-year university. Examples include:
      • Lake Washington Institute of Technology
      • Bellevue College
      • Skagit Valley College
      • Edmonds College
      • Seattle Central College
      • Washington State University-Hospitality Business Management
    • On-the-job training
      • Chef
      • Concierge
      • Child care worker
    • Associates degree
      • Preschool teacher
      • Event planning
    • Bachelors degree
      • Teacher
      • Social worker
    • Masters degree
      • School counselor
      • Librarian

    Career information
    Career information is available on Hello ID-High School Beyond Plan-Career Planner. More information about careers, job trends and educational programs can be found at: