Office of Career & Technical Education
John Eager Howard 
4400 Shell Street - Room 17
Capitol Heights, MD  20743
301.669.6012 (phone)
301.669.6090 (fax)

Career and Technical Education
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Family and Consumer Science Overview

Family and Consumer Sciences

family and consumer sciences

Family and Consumer Science (FACS) programs and courses are designed to empower individuals and families throughout their lifespan to manage the challenges of living in a global society. FACS provides individuals with the practical knowledge and critical and creative thinking skills needed to address problems in diverse families, community, and work environments. These challenges include balancing personal, home, family and work lives.

Students will acquire marketable skills to be successful in life management, employment, and career development, promote optimal nutrition and wellness as well as manage resources to meet the material needs of individuals and families. In selected schools, students can take a FACS class in Middle School. Click on the pathway option links below to view the programs under Family and Consumer sciences.

Programs of Study Options
Early Childhood Education (Child Growth & Development)
Teacher Academy
Hospitality and Restaurant Management (ProStart)
Lodging Management 
Cosmetology
Barbering 
Culinary Arts