AAFCS Pilot Testing

The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Credentialing Center are pleased to announce the pilot testing for three (3) professional assessments: 

  1. Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Composite Examination
  2. Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) Concentration Examination
  3. Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science (HNFS) Concentration Examination

Participation in pilot testing is essential in the process of validating the professional assessments used for the Certified Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS) Series. Please share this announcement with your colleagues, post-secondary students (seniors and/or graduate students), and professional organizations.

If you have questions about the pilot testing, please contact the Credentialing Center by email at certification@aafcs.org.



Pilot Test Registration Information



Details

When:  Pilot testing will be conducted until the required number of participants has been met. 

Where:  Computer-based testing will occur at Prometric Testing Centers across the United States.  Click here to identify cities that have Prometric testing locations. Remote test administration is available.

Participant Cost: $0

By virtue of registering for and scheduling an examination, the candidate agrees to complete the examination as scheduled.

Cancellation/Rescheduling Fee:  If a candidate cancels or reschedules a scheduled examination five or more calendar days prior to the scheduled examination date, the candidate will pay Prometric a $25 rescheduling fee. If a candidate does not reschedule or cancel a scheduled examination at least five calendar days prior to the scheduled examination or comes to the testing center without proper ID or the proper admission letter and is unable to take the scheduled examination, the candidate will listed as a “No-Show” and will be responsible for reimbursing the cost of the testing fee to AAFCS. 

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to participate in the Pilot Testing, the candidate must have graduated from an accredited educational institution with a baccalaureate degree or be within one year of graduating. Professional certifications are available to all regardless of the area of the baccalaureate degree.

Individuals who are seeking educator licensure in the state of Texas are NOT eligible to participate in pilot testing.

NOTE:  Successful performance on one of the exams in the AAFCS examination system will satisfy one of the requirements for the CFCS national professional level credential awarded by AAFCS. Subsequently, obtaining the national AAFCS credential would be optional and would require submitting a separate national certification application and fee, agreeing to abide by the Professional Code of Ethics, and meeting ongoing professional development requirements. 

Registration for Pilot Testing

Complete the application to participate in pilot testing. Candidates will be prompted to log into MyAAFCS.  If you have never been a member or customer of AAFCS, create a profile before completing the registration application.  Upon registration, your application will be approved and forwarded to the testing vendor.  

Register for Pilot Testing

Upon completion of the registration application, candidates will receive an email from Prometric. Please allow 3 business days for receipt of email from Prometric.  Their email will include log in credentials and information to schedule a testing location and date.

By virtue of registering for and scheduling an examination, the candidate agrees to complete the examination as scheduled.

Pilot Test Exam Information

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Composite 

Standards and Competencies

Human Development and Family Science (HDFS)

Standards and Competencies

Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science (HNFS)

Standards and Competencies 

Pilot Test Exam Results/Reporting

For those participating in the AAFCS Pilot testing for the FCS Composite, Human Development and Family Science, and the Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science professional certification examinations, please note that exam results will NOT be available until after the pilot testing period ends.  The pilot testing requires a minimum number of participants to be reached for statistical analysis. The testing vendor, Prometric/SMT, will release the scores to AAFCS after the statistical analysis has been completed. AAFCS will distribute the scores electronically to you.

If participants pass the examination, the score report will include the application to complete the professional certification process. Passing the examination is the first step in the certification process. The next steps include submitting the certification application, your undergraduate transcript, and payment of the certification application fees. 

AAFCS appreciates your participation in pilot testing and your patience in the reporting of assessment results.