Family and Consumer Sciences (FCSC)

Introduction to the teaching of Family and Consumer Sciences in the secondary schools. Emphasis on state standards, current trends and societal factors affecting career-technical programs. (Formerly 7400:241)

Provides student with knowledge of current business and industrial practices at level minimally commensurate with employment expectations of graduates of vocational job training programs in Family and Consumer Sciences. (Formerly 7400:407)

Additional study or apprentice experience in specialized field or preparation; group and individual experimentation. (Formerly 7400:421)

Prerequisites: NUTR 141 or NUTR 250. Emphasis on development of abilities and strengths in coordination of equipment, materials, motion, speech, and presentation delivery relating to education and industry in Family and Consumer Sciences. (Formerly 7400:431)

Prerequisites: FCS major & senior standing. Consideration of family and consumer sciences as a profession and its impact on the quality of life of individuals, families and their environments. Analysis of challenges facing the profession and all home economists. (Formerly 7400:447)

Prerequisites: Family Consumer Sciences major and senior standing or completion of 90 credits. Integrative exploration of issues affecting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities in the multiple environments in which they function. (Formerly 7400:450)

Exploration and evaluation of current developments in selected areas. (Formerly 7400:485)

Prerequisites: EDFN 241, EDFN 200, and FCSC 220. Organization of Career-Technical Family and Consumer Sciences programs in schools grades 4-12. Emphasis on strategies, compliance with state career-technical directives, student organizations, program planning, workplace replication and classroom observations. (Formerly 7400:491)

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. In depth field experience in business, industry, or community agencies relating to the student's area of specialization.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. In-depth field experience in business, industry or community agencies related to student's area of specialization.

(May be repeated for a total of six credits) Prerequisites: senior standing in Honors Program and approval of honors preceptor. Individual study supervised by adviser. Student and preceptor develop goals, objectives and methodology.