Family Consumer Science – Family Life Education Option
Course Description
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
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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
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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.
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