Family and Consumer Science -
Family Life Education Option Course Descriptions
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 101 - Freshman English (3 cr) - Critical reading, logical
thinking, and effective writing. Write frequently in and out of class, using
specific rhetorical strategies for a variety of purposes and audiences. Prereq:
Satisfactory placement test score. GDR:ENGL
OR
ENGL 150 - Advanced Freshman English (3 cr) - Research
and writing using appropriate rhetorical strategies for students with potential
for accelerated reading, writing, and research. Prereq: Satisfactory test
scores. GDR: ENGL
Natural Science (Choice with lab) (5 cr)
HD 166 - The Family: Continuing Concerns (3 cr) - Examine
research and theory that relate to complex concerns families face over time.
GDR: SS2
FCS 290 - Exploration of Family and Consumer Sciences (3 cr) - Designed
for Family and Consumer Science majors. Explore Family and Consumer Science
professions in public schools and community agencies. Complete observations
with FCS professionals working in the field as well as prepare and teach a mini
lesson. Also includes an introduction to professional development, research
skills and ethics in FCS.
HD 265 - Human Growth and Development: A Life-Span Approach (3 cr) - Concepts,
principles, and current research findings applied to the study of growth and
development from conception through death in the context of family. Includes
physical/health-related issues. Prereq: Psychology 110 or cons instr. GDR: SS2
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 102 - Freshman English (3 cr) - Analytical reading
and writing and the methods of inquiry common to various academic disciplines.
Write frequently in and out of class, using suitable sources of information and
appropriate documentation methods. Prereq: 101 or equiv. GDR:ENGL
PSYC 110 - Introduction to Psychology (3 cr) - Introduction
to scientific study of behavior and mental processes, and methods used in
psychological research.
MATH 100 - College Algebra (3 cr) - Graphing linear equations and
inequalities, exponents, radicals, quadratic equations, systems of equations,
study of functions including exponentials and logarithmic functions. Prereq: 90
or suitable placement test score. GDR: MATH
Natural Science (Choice) (3-5 cr)
COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication (2 or 3 cr) - Introduction
to and application of those principles which lead to an understanding of and
facility with practical discourse. GDR: COMM
SEMESTER 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3 cr) - Sociology as special field of social science,
social relations, and social systems; the organization of societies and other
human groupings; fundamentals of sociological investigation, dealing with the
underlying premises, concepts, logic, and methods of sociology. GDR: SS1
MATH 109 - Mathematics for the Social and Management Sciences (4 cr) - Systems of
linear equations, matrices, linear programming, exponential growth and decay,
mathematics of finance, differential calculus with emphasis on applications.
Prereq: 100 or suitable placement score. GDR: MATH BS BM/BFA
OR
MATH 111 - Applied Calculus (4 cr) - Calculus applied to business,
economics, biology, natural resources, and social science. Prereq: 100 or a
suitable placement score. May not take 111 for credit after successful
completion of 120. GDR: MATH BS/BFA
OR
MATH 118 - Precalculus Algebra (4 cr) - Topics include concepts,
graphs, and properties of functions, inverse and algebraic functions,
techniques of graphing, conic sections, linear and nonlinear systems,
arithmetic and geometric series, mathematical induction and the binomial
theorem. Preparation for 120 if you did not place into 120. Prereq: 100 or
suitable placement test score. GDR: MATH BS BM/BFA
OR
MATH 355 - Elementary Statistical Methods (4 cr) -
Fundamental concepts and techniques that underlie applications to various
disciplines, including descriptive statistics; averages; dispersion; random
sampling; binomial, normal, Student T, Chi-square, and F distributions;
estimation and tests of hypothesis; linear regression and correlation;
laboratory emphasis on sampling and applications. Does not count toward math
major/minor, or major for teacher certification. Prereq: 100 or suitable
placement test score. GDR: MATH BS BM/BFA
History (Choice - Nonwestern) (3 cr)
HLED 140 - Responsible Sexuality (3 cr) - Sexual
development in America, reproduction and contraception, and related issues;
develop skills for presenting this knowledge to children in classroom and
family settings including methods needed to deliver K-12 sexuality curriculum.
GDR: WLNS/HE
OR
HD 330/530 - Human Sexuality (3 cr) - Sexual development across the
lifespan; an in-depth look at the diversity of human sexuality in contemporary
America.
Humanities (Choice) (3 cr)
SEMESTER 4
COMM 280 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3 cr) -
Investigation of and experience with communication that facilitates the
establishment and maintenance of effective personal relationships. GDR: SS2
OR
FCS 444/644 - Helping Relationships: Skills for the Helping
Professions (3
cr) - Preparation for professions in human services. Develop understanding of
and ability to effectively apply interpersonal relationship skills needed by
human services professionals. Prereq: 6 cr in human development, family
services, psychology, or cons instr.
Humanities (Choice) (3 cr)
Minor Requirement (Choice) (3 cr)
Natural Science (Choice with lab) (5 cr)
FN 151 - Contemporary Nutrition (2 cr) -
Apply nutrition principles to contemporary problems in food choices and health.
GDR: WL/HE
SEMESTER 5
HD 386 - Family Resource Management and the Environment (3 cr) - Examine
various perspectives on how individuals and families manage human and nonhuman
resources. Study family and environment and reciprocal relationships between
the two systems. GDR: EL
FCS 392 - Program Planning and Assessment in Family and Consumer
Science
(3 cr) - Administration of family and consumer science K-12, including program
planning and assessment. Prereq: 290, 391
Humanities OR Social Science (Choice) (3 cr)
Minor Requirement AND/OR Elective (Choice) (3 cr)
HD 366/566 - Families in Cross Cultural Contexts (3 cr) - Survey of
family life across a variety of cultural contexts. In depth application to
programming and outreach with families from unique populations.
SEMESTER 6
FCS 390/590 - Adult Education (2 or 3 cr) - Philosophy, history,
techniques, and experiences in teaching adults.
HD 372/572 - Consumer Economics (3 cr) - Consumer, business, and
government interactions in the economic environment; consumer choice and
decision making relevant to resource allocation and purchases in the market.
May not earn credit in both HD 372 and Economics 272.
Minor Requirement AND/OR Elective (Choice) (3 cr)
WL A/A (Choice)
– (1 cr.)
Humanities OR Social Science (Choice) (3 cr)
SEMESTER 7
Minor Requirement (Choice) (3 cr)
HD 367/567 - Family Structure and Interaction (1-3 cr) - Family
functions; variations in family organization and relationships; apply
principles to family decision making during different stages of the life cycle.
Prereq: Sociology 101 or Psychology 110, or cons instr. GDR: SS2
HD 466/666 - Guidance of Children and Adolescents (3 cr) - Current
research and theory related to the guidance of children from preschool age
through adolescence. Apply to home and school environments.
SEMESTER 8
HD 397 - Field Work (1-12 cr) - A supervised training work
program in a cooperating off-campus establishment; work experience and
supervision followed by an evaluation of individual progress.
Minor Requirement AND/OR Elective (Choice) (3 cr)
FCS 400 - Seminar on Teaching for Student and Intern Teachers (1-2 cr Pass/fail) -
Structured group discussion on aspects of teaching that emerge during full-time
field experiences. Prereq: Con reg in 398 or 498.