Course Descriptions

1104 Professional Perspectives

Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences as a field of study, historic development, interdisciplinary nature, integrative perspectives; formulation of individual plans for education and career; overview of professional opportunities within business, education, research, and service agencies.

1231 Principles of Art and Design as Applied to Family and Consumer Sciences - (Cross-listed as FCS 1331)

The study of art principles as they apply to various fields of family and consumer sciences.

1300 Apparel in Today's Society

Cultural, social, psychological, and economic aspects of clothing across the lifespan; emphasis on expression and use of clothing in relation to self, society, and culture.

1311 Apparel Production and Evaluation

Principles of clothing construction and evaluation of techniques; pattern selection, alteration, fitting, coordinating fabrics and component parts by application of ready-to-wear techniques.

1315 Individual and Family Development

A study of individual development, interpersonal and intra-family relationships, and development of the family throughout the life cycle. (3-0)

2351 Nutrition

A study of the elements in foods essential for optimum health, quality diets, fad diets, and computer analysis of diets. (3-0) (Fee)

2354 Prenatal Care and Infant Development

The developmental sequence, prenatal to three years. Emphasis is placed on the relationship and interactive process between infants, toddlers, and their primary care givers in family and group situations. Two hours each week working with infants/toddlers in community center required. (3-0)

2355 Child Development

A study of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development during childhood and adolescence. (3-0) (Fee)

2380 Meal Management

Prerequisite(s): FCS 1301, 2351, or consent of instructor. Management of meal planning, preparation, and service. Emphasis on equipment usage and maintenance; time, money nutrient management. (2-2)

3350 Individual and Family Financial Management

Study of individual and family financial decisions, planning and management. (3-0)

3356 Family Development

A study of the societal changes which affect families over the life cycle. Emphasis is placed on effective communication and knowledgeable choices regarding marriage, parenting divorce, family crises and aging. (3-0)

3357 The Preschool Child

Prerequisite(s): FCS 2355 or consent of instructor. A study of the social relationships and adjustments of the young child in group situations, including supervised participation and the planning and implementation of curriculum. (2-3)

4358 Planning and Administration of Preschool Programs

Prerequisite(s): FCS 3357 or consent of instructor. Administration and program planning for preschool children. Experience in developing, using, and evaluating methods, materials, and equipment appropriate for the preschool level. (2-3)

4359 Parenting

Factors to consider in becoming a parent, child-rearing practices, diverse parenting situations, and parent-child communication. (3-0)

4362 Child Life Theory and Practice

Prerequisite(s): FCS 2354, FCS2355, FCS 3357, FCS 3356, FCS 4359 Provides historical and theoretical perspective on development of child life field and information on fundamental skills required to help children and families cope with the stress of a health care experience. Discusses intervention techniques including play and psychological preparation. Visits are made to pediatric facilities.

4390 Practicum in Family and Consumer Sciences

Prerequisite(s): FCS 3356, 3357, 4359 and approval of instructor. Requires one hundred fifty clock hours of experience in an agency serving children/families, plus one hour weekly seminar. May be repeated once in different setting.

4695 Internship in Child Life

Prerequisite(s): FCS 3357, 4359, 4362, senior standing, and consent of instructor. Supervised child life internship in an approved hospital for four hundred or more hours. Written reports and research required.