- Introduction to the Pre-PAC Program
- Assessment/Certification Development Process and Characteristics
- Portfolio of Pre-PAC Products and Services
- Pre-PAC Program Consortium
- Special Pre-PAC Program Supporters
- Pre-PAC Management System - NEW!
Assessment and Certification Products
The Pre-PAC program will initially develop pre-professional assessments and industry-recognized certifications for those areas of family and consumer sciences where there are current voids. Eleven general career areas are currently targeted for development by 2010. Subsequently, additional development will occur based on need and feasibility. To access a description of each assessment and the list of competencies that are addressed, click on the assessment name in the lists below.
Currently Available for Purchase:
- Broad Field Family and Consumer Sciences
- Early Childhood Education
- Personal and Family Finance
- Culinary Arts
- Education Fundamentals
- Family and Community Services
- Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel
- Interior Design Fundamentals
- Nutrition, Food, and Wellness
Currently in Development
- Food Science Fundamentals
- Housing and Furnishings
Product Registration and Administration
Assessment registration and administration are internet-based and will be completed online. For more information about becoming an approved test site to purchase and administer Pre-PAC assessment products, visit the Pre-PAC Management System at www.aafcs.org/prepac/testing.
Pricing Structure for Products and Services
Click here for the 2009-2010 Academic Price List. Payment can be made through check, purchase order, or credit card.
Click here for the 2009-2010 Non-Academic Price List. Payment can be made through check, purchase order, or credit card.
For more information concerning the portfolio of assessment products and services, please contact Lori Myers, AAFCS Director of Pre-PAC, lmyers@aafcs.org, 703-706-4600.