Students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Education with a teaching field
in Family and Consumer Sciences. Students who meet the requirements for this
major will be eligible to apply for a baccalaureate level Professional
Certificate. This certificate is acceptable for teaching Family and Consumer
Sciences curricula in middle and secondary schools. Majors in Family and
Consumer Sciences Education are also qualified for positions in cooperative
extension, business, and other related fields.
122. Fundamentals of Food Preparation and Meal Management (3).
Lecture and laboratory experiences. An introduction to the study of food,
including selection, principles of preparation, evaluation of food products,
survey of the market place and management of resources in the preparation and
serving of food.
131. Clothing Construction (3). Personal
appearance, selection, and care of clothing and textiles. Fundamentals of
clothing construction, pattern selection, and fit. Application of
fundamentals through garment construction.
215. Introductory Nutrition (3). Introduction
to the principles of nutrition including nutrient requirements for individuals
of all ages.
232. Textiles (3). Textile fabrics, their
composition, structure, and use along with weaves, finishes and care. Natural
and manmade fibers used in clothing.
323. Experimental Foods (3). Prerequisite:
FCS 122. Lecture and laboratory experiences. The advanced study of food
including the physical and chemical properties of food and factors affecting
the quality of standard food products.
325. Quantity Food Production (3).
Prerequisite: FCS 323. Lectures and laboratory experiences. Introduction to
institutional preparation and service of food, equipment operation and
maintenance, menu planning and recipe standardization.
333. Family Clothing (3). Prerequisite: FCS
333. Planning, selection, purchasing and care of family clothing. Emphasis
on construction of children's clothing.
335. Visual Merchandising (3). Design principles applied
to various display needs. Investigation and practical experience in planning,
executing, and evaluation of 2-D and 3-D displays for commercial, educational,
and other needs.
350. Lifespan Human Development (3). Overview
of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development from conception
to death. Practical application of information to life stages and outside
observations will be included.
352. Child Growth and Development (2).
Development and guidance of young children from infancy through middle
childhood.
352L. Child Growth and Development Laboratory
(1). Taken concurrently with FCS 352 lecture; two hours per week.
Methods of guidance of young children, ages three and four.
355. Family Life Education (3). A study of
family relations and the skills needed to function within the family setting.
Emphasis on interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and parenting.
371. Management of Family Resources (3).
Focuses on the practical application of management principles for use of
resources to maximize individual and family quality of life.
471. Family Housing (3). An overview of
present-day family housing needs including location, space needs, house
construction and selection, alternative housing, and home furnishings.
CTE 461. Education Skills (3). Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor. Planning and implementation of instructional methods
and materials in secondary FCS/CTE education and community education programs.
Field experiences.
CTE 462. Family and Consumer Sciences Education
(3). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Organization and administration
of career technical and FCS education programs in secondary schools. Includes
needs assessment, curriculum planning and implementation of programs. Field
experiences.
CTE 486. Internship in the High School (3).
Prerequisites: Completion of education courses over a two semester sequence
and permission of instructor. Duplicated for credit for a total of nine (9)
semester hours. Supervised teaching and observance in FCS education/career
technical education. The education degree candidate is required to take a
minimum of 9 hours internship and should consult an academic adviser about
scheduling.
