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Did You Know?
Nine faculty members and 35 students from the College of Education and Professional Studies collaborated in making scholarly presentations at the Oklahoma Research Day on November 4, 2011.
Adult Education and Safety Science
The Department of Adult Education and Safety Science offers B.S. degrees and Masters degree programs for careers in industry settings and in educational institutions. Departmental programs prepare people for career opportunities in industry with career titles such as: training professionals; staff development coordinators; aging services professionals; training consultants; environmental and occupational health and safety professionals; and health occupations professionals. Departmental programs prepare people for career opportunities in educational institutions with career titles such as: public, private, and technology center school educators at the secondary and post-secondary levels. That includes certified teachers and administrators in Family and Consumer Sciences, Business Information and Technology Education, Marketing Education, Trade and Industrial Education and Allied Health. Students seeking degrees and careers in both industry and education have moved on to receive competitive salaries and many honors in their chosen fields.
Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Education in Career and Technology Education
- Bachelor of Science in General Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Safety
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
- Master of Education in Adult Education
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
AAFCS is a national professional organization for all areas of family and consumer sciences. The student member section of AAFCS is open to all FACS majors who are interested in promoting their own professional development and forming lasting friendships. Meetings are held each month in HES 202 with the first meeting in September. Information on membership dues for student members can be found here. Membership dues include subscriptions to the Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences and AAFCS Action. Dues also include membership in the Oklahoma Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
For further information contact Dr. Candy Sebert.
Student Association of Family Consumer Sciences
The Student Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (SAFCS) is open to all UCO students in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Human Environmental Sciences. The organization meets monthly and is involved in university and service learning activities. The dues are $10 for the year and are separate from the AAFCS dues.
For further information contact Dr. Candy Sebert.
Contact Information
Department of Adult Education and Safety Science
College of Education & Professional Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
100 N University Dr
Edmond, OK 73034-5209
Department Telephone: (405) 974-5741
Department Fax: (405) 974-3809
100 North University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034 | (405) 974-2000