LAC 28:CXXXI.545. Family and Consumer Sciences Occupational Programs

A. An ancillary certificate issued in family and consumer sciences occupational programs authorizes an individual to teach in the areas of childcare, clothing service, food service, housing and interior design, and institutional home management. B. Provisional Certification eligibility requirements: 1. bachelor's degree in a family and consumer sciences specialty area; 2. 12 semester hours in professional education courses, to include organization and administration of family and consumer sciences occupational programs; and 3. minimum of 2,000 hours, or one year, of successful work experience in the area of occupational certification. C. Provisional Certification renewal requirements. Valid for three years initially and may be renewed thereafter for a period of five years in accordance with §537 of this Part. D. Qualified Certification eligibility requirements: 1. complete requirements for provisional certification; 2. earn three years of teaching experience in family and consumer sciences occupational programs; and 3. all experience must be verified as effective, in accordance with §103 of this Part.