Prepares students for careers in early childhood settings and
agencies serving young children and their families.
2. Family Concentration (CIP 19.0701)
FCSI 221,345,454,455,490,540,551,DRAM115,SOCI360, Electives
(6 hours from FCSI 337, 338,340, 342, 373,402,515; 6 hours from FCSI
111,213,227,332; 6 hours from FCSI 450; SOCI 226 , 359, 345,PSYC 232,260,364)
Prepares students for careers that serve individuals and
their families.
3. Family and Consumer Sciences Education Concentration (CIP 13.1308)
FCSI 111,213,227,300,332,334,402,448, EDUC
221,441,431,452,453,454,458, electives.
Prepares students for licensure by the state of North
Carolina to teach Family and Consumer Sciences in public school settings at both
the middle and secondary levels.
A study of the scientific principles of food selection and
preparation. Emphasis is on selection, purchasing, food preparation, storage,
and preservation of foods. Laboratory work coordinated with lectures.
221 Food Service Management (3)
A study of procurement methods, principles and processes in
food service. Includes discussion of purchasing activities and product
information, selection of food service furnishings and equipment.
227 Nutrition (3)
A study of the fundamentals of human nutrition, with emphasis
on nutrients and factors which affect their utilization in the human body.
213 Interior Environment (3)
A study of planning and furnishing houses from an aesthetic
and functional standpoint. Practical problems of home planning in relation to
family needs and income; the selection, construction, and use of furnishings
exemplifying good taste and individuality are included.
300 Family and Consumer Sciences Secondary School Practicum
(2)
Supervised classroom observation for ninety hours with an
opportunity for experience in writing lesson plans, constructing assessment
instruments, and assisting in the classroom in an approved middle or secondary
school. For students whose concentration is in family and consumer science
education.
332 Clothing Construction and Textiles (3)
A study of properties, composition, identification, and
manufacturing procedures of textiles and construction techniques along with
evaluation of garment construction. Laboratory experience involving the
application of construction techniques including pattern selection, fabric
selection, alteration, garment fit in addition to and care and use of textile
products.
334 Methods/Curriculum Development (3)
A study of the principles of planning and evaluating the
family and consumer science education curriculum with emphasis on time
management. Instructional planning and behavior management. The selection,
development, and use of methods and materials appropriate for teaching family
and consumer sciences in grades 7-12.
337 Infants (3)
A study of the theoretical foundations of infant development.
Prenatal considerations for the expectant mother are addressed. Includes the
development of both younger and older infants, the development of the immune
system, and program issues related to the needs of infants. Methods of
developing, implementing, and evaluating infant programs are emphasized.
Students participate in field experiences concerning infants. Offered fall
semester.
338 Preschool Curriculum (3)
A course designed to enable students to become knowledgeable
about program components and learning strategies for young children age three
through kindergarten. The role of families in early childhood programs is also
studied. Students design curriculum activities that integrate developmentally
appropriate levels of ability. A field experience in a quality preschool setting
is included. Prerequisite: FCSI 337 or FCSI 340.
340 Toddlers (3)
A study of the theoretical foundations of toddler
development. Developmentally appropriate practices with emphasis on language
arts and communication skills, drawings, health, and hygiene. Symbolic thought,
concentration, reasoning and concept acquisition, self-worth and self-esteem,
parental involvement, appropriate curriculum, and the importance of forming
correct eating habits are discussed. Students participate in field experiences
concerning toddlers. Taught in spring semester. Prerequisite FCSI 337.
341 Child and Adolescent Development (3)
A study of prenatal development and infancy, the physical
growth, development of motor abilities, and language and thought of the child
and adolescent; children’s play and interests, adolescent interests, emotional
factors, parent-child relationships; and psychosocial development.
342 Children’s Health Wellness and Safety (3)
Data dealing with vital statistics and advances in
technology. The major focus on nutrition, good health habits, hygiene, and
screening measures of wellness. Emphasis is also placed on National Safety
Standards for toys, equipment, and playground facilities. Prerequisite: FCSI
337, 340,or 341.
345 Adult Development (3)
Developmental changes of adults from young adulthood through
late life are examined. Emphasis is placed on the major stages of adulthood as
they relate to the adults’ individual adjustment and family functioning.
365 Family Relationships (3)
A study of factors that enhance or inhibit the development
and maintenance of marital and family relationships over the life cycle.
Intra-personal issues and interpersonal dynamics and the influence of these
issues and dynamics on the development and maintenance of relationships will be
examined.
373 Exceptional Children (3)
A study of issues related to the identification, assessment,
and instruction of children with special needs, including the academically
gifted. The course includes an examination of current definitions of
exceptionality, legal issues, teaching strategies, coordination with families
and community agencies, and the professional responsibility of the teacher.
401 Seminar (3)
A study of the past, present, and future of family and
consumer sciences. Emphasis on career opportunities and career choices. Includes
the principles of personal development, preparation of job resumes, job
interviews, and global concerns of the environment.
402 Administrations of Children’s Programs (3)
A course designed to enable students to become knowledgeable
about programs designed for children birth through age five, program components
and learning strategies for young children. Programs discussed include, but are
not limited to Head Start, Even Start, Smart Start, Child Advocacy Groups,
Resource and Referral Agencies, and other national and state agencies and
organizations whose major emphasis is childcare for young children.
Prerequisite: FCSI 337,338 or 340.
445 Consumer Economics (3)
A study that focuses on the management of resources for the
purpose of attaining consumer goods and services. Emphasis is on the role of the
consumer and the study of problems related to personal and family buying and
financial management.
448 Job Training/Occupational Information (3)
A study and analysis of vocational education including its
history, philosophy, and objectives. Emphasis is placed on occupational
exploration and occupational family and consumer sciences. Sources and uses of
occupational information are explored. Family and consumer science related
occupational clusters are discussed in relation to entry and exit related
occupations and observation of exploratory middle grade programs and
occupational family and consumer science programs. Work experience in at least
two of the occupational clusters is required.
450 Women in Our Culture (3)
A course examining the major contributions of women to
society and culture. This course encourages students to become knowledgeable
about the influence of women on a global level regarding law, public policy,
education, architecture, furniture, politics, employment, the economy, religion,
health, medicine and the media.
454 Professional Orientation in Family Studies (3)
This course is designed to assist students in evaluating
their competencies, abilities, aptitudes, and interests related to career
development; examining career opportunitie4s related to children and families;
and establishing professional relationships. Prerequisite for FCSI 455: Child
Development and Family Internship. Open to Family Studies majors and minors
only.
455 Child Development and Family Studies Internship (3)
An internship program in a cooperating public, private,
profit, or non-profit agency, organization, or business in accordance with the
major course of study of the student. Total Hours: 150 working hours.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor and FCSI 337,338,340,402, and 454; or FCSI
365 and 454.
457 Family and Consumer Sciences Internship (3)
A 150-hour internship program in a cooperating agency. The
internship may take place in a public, private, profit, or non-profit agency or
organization, and includes a required written project. FCSI 455 is a
prerequisite. The two internships cannot be at the same location. Open to Family
Studies majors and minors only.
490 Parenting (3)
A study which examines the changing nature of parenting
across the life cycle including: transition to parenthood, early parent-child
relationships, parenting adolescents, and the relationship between aging parents
and adult children.
515 Young Children’s Literature (3)
An examination of developmentally appropriate literature for
young children. Emphasis will be placed on understanding what constitutes
developmentally appropriate literature.
530 Program Assessments and Evaluation (3)
The course focuses on demographic data used by federal,
state, and county agencies and organizations in putting into place new programs
and strengthening existing programs which affect children birth to age 5, their
families, before-and-after-school programs, and the aging population. Emphasis
will be placed on developing good survey questions and the tabulation of data
for planning and implementation of programs. The use of data in grant writing
will be emphasized.
540 Family Ethics and Policies (3)
This course will assist students in the examination of the
character and quality of human social conduct and the ability to critically
examine ethical questions and issues. In addition, this course will explore
public policy procedures and survey issues that currently affect families.
551 Family Issues (3)
A course designed to introduce the student to a number of
issues/topics that characterize or impact contemporary American families. The
examination of family theories and research related to families will be
emphasized.
556 Literature for Children and Young Adults (3)
A survey of literature for children and young adults with
emphasis on criteria for selecting materials appropriate to the interests,
needs, and abilities, of elementary and middle grades students; techniques for
promoting reading; application to the elementary and middle school curriculums;
and trends and recent research in the area.
