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Family and Consumer Sciences Education Courses (FCSE)
296. Applied Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Applied arts in communicating design concepts for Family and Consumer Sciences professions.
(Activity 3 hours.)
299. Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences (1)
Must be taken during first semester as Family and Consumer Sciences or Dietetics and Food Administration major. Provides a general overview of Family and Consumer Sciences as a discipline of study and a profession. Examines historical and philosophical perspectives and considers issues, trends, and career opportunities within each option in the department.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Discussion 1 hour.)
387. Consumer Technology (3)
Prerequisites: FCSE 299 and upper division standing.
The impact of consumer technology on the quality of life of individuals families, and professional environments. Computer and professional applications for consumers in family resource and household management. Analysis of social, psychological, and economic impacts.
Discussion 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours.)
486. Instructional Strategies for Family and Consumer Sciences Professionals (3)
Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
Must be taken in one of the last two semesters prior to graduation. Utilize the principles and concepts of each area of Family and Consumer Sciences in developing and implementing a variety of learning experiences appropriate for providing instruction to individuals or groups in informal education, business, government agencies, or other community settings.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Discussion 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours.)
*488. Developing Occupational Programs in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Prerequisite: EDSS 300H or teaching experience or consent of instructor.
Utilizing knowledge and skills derived from the field of family and consumer sciences as a basis for offering occupational opportunities for youth and adults through planning programs in school and community.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours)
*490. Special Topics (1-3)
Group investigation of selected topics. Topics will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units. (Seminar 1-3 hours.)
A. European Fashion Study Tour
B. New York Fashion Study Tour
C. Los Angeles Fashion Study Tour
492D. Internship in Family and Consumer Sciences Education (3)
Prerequisites: Student must be a Family and Consumer Sciences Education major; have senior standing; have a 2.5 overall GPA or a 3.0 major GPA; approval of a Family and Consumer Sciences Education faculty advisor. Each prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. A course in which a grade lower than “C” is received must be retaken and successfully completed prior to enrolling in any course for which it is a prerequisite. A student receiving a grade lower than a “C” may proceed with other courses with approval of the Area Coordinator.
Field experience in which student assumes a preprofessional role in a professional setting. Objectives developed by student with supervisor must be approved by major advisor and form the basis for evaluation. May be repeated for 6 units maximum.
(Seminar 3 hours.)
497. Directed Studies (1-3)
Prerequisites: Upper class standing, consent of instructor.
Independent study under the supervision of a faculty member. Exploration and experience in areas which are not a part of any regular course.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
499. Professionalism and Leadership in Family and Consumer Sciences (2)
Prerequisites: FCSE 299, CAFF 321, 12 units of upper division course work in Family and Consumer Sciences. Must be taken in one of the last two semesters prior to graduation.
Analysis of contemporary issues, public policies and future directions of family and consumer sciences as a discipline of study and as a profession with integrated specializations.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Discussion 2 hours.)