Career Details

Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences

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

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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American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

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American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

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Certificate name

Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences

Certifying Organization

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Type

A - Core

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