Family & Consumer SCIENCE

Introduction to Family & Consumer Science
 

                This course introduces students to the field of family and consumer sciences and the many career opportunities available in this broad field.  The course includes the theory and laboratory experiences in the following content areas: nutrition and culinary arts; resource management; human development and life-long learning; and interpersonal relationships and life management skills.
 

Child Development (Alternates)
 

                   This course emphasizes learning experiences which help students gain knowledge and understanding of the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of children from conception through adolescence. The course content centers around the following duty areas: managing and organizing child development by applying decision-making and goal-setting skills; promoting child development by applying physical, social, intellectual and emotional principles; practicing health and safety standards for children; providing experiences which encourage children to maximize resources; encouraging human relations skills in children; and evaluating family and career changes in relation to impact on children.  Information related to careers in child care is incorporated throughout the course.

 

Parenting
 

                    This course is a preparation level designed to help students think through the responsibilities, satisfactions, and stresses of parenthood.  Many types of parenting situations are examined.  Stress preventions and management and the work of community agencies that help parents deal with various types of parenting crises are emphasized.  The course content includes the following duty areas:  managing and organizing parenting by applying decision and goal-setting skills; selecting individual; applying the basic principles of the parenting process; practicing safety information; providing experiences which encourage parents and children to maximize resources; applying consumer rights and responsibilities in the marketplace; encouraging human relations skills in children/adolescents; analyzing resource/consumer management skills necessary for present and future decisions and evaluating impact on parenting of family and career changes.  Special attention is given to the importance of readiness for parenthood.

Design I & Textiles
 

                This course is designed to provide basic knowledge and understanding of the design, development, and production of textile products.  Through hands-on and project-based learning experiences students will discover fiber characteristics, fabric construction methods, elements of science and design in textiles and apparel, and basic construction skills used in interior furnishings and apparel industries.  This course emphasizes awareness and investigation of careers and industry trends in textiles.

Foods & Nutrition (Alternates)
 

                This is an orientation level course that includes basic classroom and laboratory experiences needed to develop knowledge and understanding of basic food principles and applies nutrition for people of all ages. This course content centers around the following duty areas; promoting food service and preparation management using the decision-making process; meeting basic needs by applying nutrition concepts; meeting health and safety needs in planning, preparing and serving food; promoting hospitality in food practices; and analyzing individual and family nutritional needs in relation to change. Information related to careers in foods and nutrition is incorporated throughout the course.
                     
 

Adult Living
 

                This is a preparation level course designed to assist individuals and families in achieving life satisfaction through responsible participation as adults in the home, community and workplace. Emphasis is placed on the development of prevention strategies which will assist individuals in responding to situations in terms of their identified values and goals. The course content includes the following duty areas: developing short and long-range plans, demonstrating goal-setting and decision-making skills; evaluating and adapting basic needs to assume roles and responsibilities; applying consumer rights and responsibilities, recognizing and following health and safety practices that assist in coping; selecting and using resources to enhance individual growth and development; analyzing resource/consumer management skills necessary for present and future decisions; developing effective relationships to promote  communication with others; and evaluating family and career changes as to the impact on individuals.  Various resources to assist with life problems are explored.  Also covered, facility design, care and management.

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