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Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences — CFCS

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Description

The AAFCS Certification Program is designed to; Assure the public that credentialed family and consumer sciences professionals have attained a threshold level of knowledge that enables them to perform services as defined by the mission of the profession; Foster excellence in the family and consumer sciences profession and develop criteria for assessing such excellence; and Promote professional growth of individuals certified in family and consumer sciences by encouraging a systematic program of professional development and continuing education.

Certifying Organization

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Unknown
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Fort Collins Administrative Campus
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
60 semester credits / four semesters
App fee
$75
Tuition
$7,956 for the Program
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