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Applied Sciences and Technology
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
Programs:
Majors: Dietetics; Family and Consumer Sciences
(options: Apparel design; Child development; Child life specialist; Family Studies; Fashion merchandising; General; Hospitality and food management; Interior design; Residential property management)
Minors: Family and Consumer Sciences; Fashion; Food Management; Hospitality Management; Interior Design; Residential Property Management
Teaching Major: Vocational Family and Consumer Sciences  

Courses:
FCS: Family and Consumer Sciences
FCSED: Family and Consumer Sciences: Education
FCSFA: Family and Consumer Sciences: Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design

FCSFC: Family and Consumer Sciences: Family and Child
FCSFN: Family and Consumer Sciences: Food and Nutrition
FCSID
:  Family and Consumer Sciences: Interior Design
FCSPM: Family and Consumer Sciences: Residential Property Management

The mission of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is to prepare students who will be uniquely qualified to improving the quality of life for individuals, families, communities, and the environment in which they function.  Further, the mission is to empower individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society. This is accomplished through the integration and application of knowledge, skills, from family and consumer sciences as well as a variety of other disciplines.  The department values the scholarly and creative contributions of its faculty and students, as well as professional and community service.

Students can select one of several programs or options:
  • Apparel Design. The apparel design option prepares students for a career in the global fashion design industry.  Students develop skills in design and the construction of apparel using various techniques such as drafting, draping, computer-aided design, fashion illustration, and textile properties.  In addition, students learn about the business side of apparel design.
  • Child Development. The child development option prepares students for careers working with young children and their families.  Students attain the skills to teach or direct child development programs, work as developmental therapists, home visitors, or in other areas of the early care and education field.
  • Child Life Specialist.  The child life specialist option assists students in meeting academic requirements for becoming a child life specialist. These individuals work in healthcare settings, primarily hospitals, and assist pediatric patients with developmental needs. Volunteering in a hospital setting, in addition to academic course work, is important for later acceptance at an accredited hospital.
  • Dietetics (four-year program). The Didactic Program in Dietetics prepares students for opportunities in clinical and normal nutrition, food service systems management, and administration of community nutrition programs. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
  • Family Studies.  The family and child option prepares students for careers in working with individuals and families across the life cycle.  Careers may include working in family agencies, county extension, family and parent education, and family policy advocacy.  Graduates are eligible for Family Life Educator certification through the National Council on Family Relations.
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Education. This program prepares graduates to teach family and consumer sciences classes in public or private schools.  The focus of these classes in schools today is on family roles, child development, life skills, consumer rights and responsibilities, and community contributions.  Graduates who complete this major also qualify to become extension educators or work for other public and private agencies.
  • Fashion Merchandising. The Fashion Merchandising option prepares students for a career in the global fashion industry as store managers, retail buyers, product developers, fashion consultants, merchandise managers, visual merchandisers, fashion forecasters, personal shoppers, and stylists. The fundamentals of promotion and marketing, retail buying, apparel manufacturing and wholesaling are covered.
  • General Family and Consumer Sciences.  This option prepares students for careers in business, community and public agencies, government and as family policy advocates.  This option is combined with a minor outside of the department.
  • Hospitality and Food Management. This program provides a pathway to upper-level management positions in hospitality and the food industry.  The degree offers students a blend of theory of management practices and experiential learning in areas such as food service, lodging, catering, and event planning.
  • Interior Design. Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, the interior design option prepares students for entry level positions in a variety of firms and organizations such as entertainment design, facilities management, government/institutional design, health care facility design, hospitality design, store planning and residential design.  Approval to pursue the departmental option in interior design involves a selection process in addition to admission to the university.  The process requires submission of a supplemental application for admission (available at http://www.bsu.edu/interiordesign) and faculty review of past performance.
  • Residential Property Management. The residential property management option combines aspects of housing and business, preparing students for the challenges involved in the management, marketing, and design of multifamily living environments.  The program is approved by the National Apartment Association, allowing students to sit for the National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) and Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) exams.  An RPM minor is also available.

In addition to the above accreditations, the entire department is accredited by the American Associate of Family and Consumer Sciences, and the Child Study Center is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.

The department also provides the opportunity for students to qualify for the Certified Family Life Education (CFLE) program, a national certification program.  Family Life Education incorporates a preventive and educational approach to individual and family issues such as communication and relationship skills, parenting education, marriage education, diversity, and social issues as they relate to the family.  The program, sponsored by the National Council on Family Relations, certifies that students have received training in ten substantive family areas.

Programs:

Students will be guided by the outline of baccalaureate Degrees, the University Core Curriculum, and the concentration areas listed below.

MAJOR IN DIETETICS, 94 hours
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a baccalaureate degree in dietetics that meets the academic requirements of the American Dietetics Association (ADA). Students admitted to the dietetics program will have completed two years of high school algebra or MATHS 108. All dietetic students are directed to take the following University Core Curriculum courses as program requirements: BIO 111, CHEM 111, PSYSC 100, COMM 210.
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Common core, 9 hours
 
FCS 103 Intro to FCS 3
403 FCS Practice 3
FCS elective 3
Dietetics courses, 85 hours
FCSFN 101

Intro Dietet

1

  110

Fd Prep Sci

3

220

Meal Des Pre

3

  247

Fd San Purch

3

  275 Personal Ntr 3
330 Tech Fd Sci 3
  345 Macro Nutr 3
  346 Micro Nutr 3
363 Instit Admin 3
371 Com Diet HFM 3
390 Ntr Cnsl Prc 3
400 Qt Food Prod 4
446 Med Ntr Th 1 3
  447 Med Ntr Th 2 3
455 Lfcycle Nutr 3
  456 Communty Ntr 3
Required support courses  
BIO 111 Princ Bio 1 4
313 Microbiology 4
CHEM 111 Gen Chem 1 4
        112 Gen Chem 2 4
231 Organic 1 4
360 Essen Biochm 4
COMM 210 Fund Pub Com 3
MGT 300 Mgt Beh Org 3
PHYSL 215 Human Physio 5
PSYSC 100 General 3
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94 hrs

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MAJOR IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES,
57-90 hours
All family and consumer sciences majors must complete the common core and at least one of the options.  Students who declare a double option in the department will be required to complete an internship in both options.
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Common core, 6-9 hours
FCS 103

Intro to FCS

3
403

FCS Practice

3
Elective in family and consumer sciences (waived for general option students)
0-3
(Outside of the student's area of family and child and education, foods and nutrition, or merchandising)
Complete one option
Option: Apparel design, 67-70 hours
FCS 369 Internship (1-6)  3-6
FCSFA 101

Dim Clothing

3
102

Fund Ap Cons

3
  202

Intrm Const

3
230

Tex Apparel

3
  265

Fash Illust

3
270

Fashion Indy

3
  298

Fas Prod Anl

3
300

Flat Pattern

3
301

Tailoring

3
303 Draping 3
304 Grade & Mark 3
360 Hist Costume 3
365 Designers 3
388 Ap Mfg Wsale 3
401 CAD Apparel 3
480 Studio Dsgn 3
481 Fash Promo 3
497 Portfolio Fa 1
CHEM 100

People Chem

3
ECON 116 Survey Ideas (3)
or
201

Elem Micro (3)

3
MKG 300 Prin Market 3
MGT 300 Mgt Beh Org 3

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76-79 hrs
Option: Child development, 61 hours  

FCS

369

Internship (1-6)

3

FCSFC 100 Int Fam Chld

1

202

Family Welln

3

250 Family Relat

3

265 Inf/Tod Dvlt

3

275 Child Dvlpmt 3
320 Lead Mngt Ch 3
380 Parenting 3
393 Pres Tech 3
425 Gnt Wr & Res 3
484 Fam Stress 3
485 Fam Policy 3
490 Child Pract 3

FCSFN

240

Ntr Educatrs

3

PSYSC 100 General 3
SOCWK 100 Introduc S W 3
230 Behav Envr 1 3
330 Behav Envr 2 3
EDEL 220 E C Dis/Guid 3
260 E C C & I 3
SPCED 210 T & P ECSE 3

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70 hrs

Option: Child life specialist, 66 hours

FCS

369

Internship (1-6)

3

FCSFC 100 Int Fam Chld

1

250 Family Relat

3

265 Inf/Tod Dvlt

3

275 Child Dvlpmt 3
380 Parenting 3
393 Pres Tech 3
425 Gnt Wr & Res 3
484 Fam Stress 3
485 Fam Policy 3
490 Child Pract 3

FCSFN

240

Ntr Educatrs (3)

or
275 Personal Ntr (3)

3

EDPSY 351 Adoles Psych 3
HSC 261 Health Sex (3)
or
PSYSC 277 Sexual Behav (3) 3
SOCWK 100 Introduc S W 3
230 Behav Envr 1 3
330 Behav Envr 2 3
PSYSC 100 General 3
BIO 100 Life Sci 3
254 Bio Soc Cont 3
HSC 471 Death Dying 3
NUR 101 Terminology 2
103 Hlth Behav 3

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75 hrs

This is a very competitive field. In order to secure an internship, it is recommended that students in this option maintain a 3.25 grade-point average.
Option: Family studies, 67 hours  

FCS

369

Internship (1-6)

6

FCSFC 100 Int Fam Chld

1

 

250

Family Relat

3

265

Inf/Tod Dvlt

3

275

Child Dvlpmt

3

340

Life Wrk Mgt

3

380

Parenting

3

393

Pres Tech

3

425

Gnt Wr & Res

3

475

Marriage 

3

484

Fam Stress

3
485

Fam Policy

3
FCSFN 240

Ntr Educatrs (3)

 
  or    
  275

Personal Ntr (3)

3

CPSY

470

Crs Cul Coun

3
EDPSY 351

Adoles Psych

3

HSC

261

Health Sex (3)

 
  or    
PSYSC 277

Sexual Behav (3)

3

PSYSC

100

General

3

SOCWK

100

Introduc S W

3

230

Behav Envr 1

3

330

Behav Envr 2

3
SOC 100

Principles

3
  431

Aging

3
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76 hrs

Completion of this program fulfills the academic requirements for a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE).

Option: Fashion merchandising, 78-81 hours  
FCS 369 Internship (1-6)  3-6
FCSFA 101 Dim Clothing 3
102 Fund Ap Cons 3
  202 Intrm Const 3
230 Tex Apparel 3
270 Fashion Indy 3
280 Merch Math 3
  298 Fas Prod Anl 3
300 Flat Pattern 3
345 Vis Mer 3
360 Hist Costume 3
365 Designers 3
388 Ap Mfg Wsale 3
475 Int Fash Mkt 3
481 Fash Promo 3
  488 Buy Mer Ecom 3
ISOM 125 Micro App 3
CHEM 100

People Chem

3

ECON 116 Survey Ideas (3)
or
201 Elem Micro (3)

3

MGT 300

Mgt Beh Org

3

Students completing this option must complete a marketing minor
18

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87-90 hrs
Option: General, 51-54 hours  
FCS 369 Internship (1-6)  3-6
FCSFC 202 Family Welln

3

265 Inf/Tod Dvlt (3)
or
275 Child Dvlpmt (3)

3

  250 Family Relat (3)  
  or    
475 Marriage (3) 3
  340 Life Wrk Mgt 3
393 Pres Tech 3
450 Consumer Ed 3
FCSFN 110 Fd Prep Sci 3
275 Personal Ntr 3
  310 Cust Service 3
FCSFA 101 Dim Clothing 3
FCSPM 104 Hous Decis 3
123 I D Basics 3
Electives in family and consumer sciences
(these hours may not be applied to a minor)

12

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57-60 hrs 
Students completing this option must complete one of the following minors:   

Anthropology (18-19 hours)
Communication Studies (21 hours)
Consumer Finance (15 hours)
Energy (21 hours)
Environmental Context for Business (21 hours)
Environmental Management (22 hours)
Environmental Policy (24 hours)
Food Management (20 hours)
Foundations of Business (21 hours)
Gerontology (24 hours)
Historic Preservation (19 hours)
Hospitality Management (22 hours)
Interpersonal Relations (15 hours)
Marketing (18 hours)
Political Science (21 hours)
Psychology (21 hours)
Psychology of Human Development (18 hours)
Public Health (22-26 hours)
Social Work (18 hours)
Sociology (15 hours)
Spanish (15 hours)
Speech Pathology and Audiology
(24 hours)
Telecommunications (24 hours)
Urban Planning and Development (20 hours)
Women's Studies (18 hours)
Other minors are possible, but must be approved by the family and consumer sciences general program director prior to beginning the minor.

Option: Hospitality and food management, 65-68 hours  
FCS 369 Internship (1-6)  3-6
FCSFN 105

Hosp Fs Ind

1

110 Fd Prep Sci 3
220 Meal Des Pre 3
  247 Fd San Purch 3
250 Lodging 3
  262 Fd Svc Plng 3
275 Personal Ntr 3
300 Cost Control 3
310 Cust Service 3
363 Instit Admin 3
400 Qt Food Prod 4
475 Cater Profit (3) 3
  or    
  477 Ad Event Mgt (3)  
476 Event Mgt 3
FCSFN 395 Ntr Fd Cust (3)  
  or    
FCS 400 Field Study (3-6) 3
ACC 201 Prin Acct 1 3
ISOM 125 Micro App (3)
or
FCSFN 371 Com Diet HFM (3) 3
ECON 116 Survey Ideas (3)
or
201 Elem Micro (3) 3
MGT 300 Mgt Beh Org 3
361 Mgt Hman Res 3
MKG 300 Prin Market 3
ANTH 111 Global Div (3)  
  or    
GEOG 261 Tourism Syst (3)
or
HSC 250 Emergncy H C (3)
or
SOC 242 Problems (3) 3
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74-77 hrs
Students completing this option are required to complete a bachelor of arts degree or a minor.  
Option: Interior design, 78 hours  
FCS 369 Internship (1-6) 6
FCSID 100

Intro I D

1

105

Int Finish 1

3

110 Design Fund 3
111 Graph Com 1 3
  115 Int Finish 2 3
211 Graph Com 2 3
221 Graph Com 3 3
222 I D Studio 1 3
224 I D Studio 2 3
310 Des Theory 3
314 Col Lght I D 3
324 I D Studio 3 3
325 Evo Interior 3
  334 I D Studio 4 3
  361 Univers Des 3
390 I D Program 1
400 ID Prof Prac 3
424 I D Studio 5 3
444 Portfolio ID 1
  484 I D Studio 6 3
AHS 100 Intro Art 3
ITDPT 154 Gr Com In De 3
  213 Pr In Design 3
9 hours from  
FCSPM 350 Resid Tech (3)  
ARCH 100 Intro Arch (2)  
  329 Hist Arch 2 (3)  
ACC 201 Prin Acct 1 (3)  
ECON 116 Survey Ideas (3)  
MKG 300 Prin Market (3)  
ITCST 250 Cn Mthd Ma 1 (3)  
  320 Estimating (3)  
  355 Plan Schedul (3)  
  400 Con Prj Mgt (3) 9
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87 hrs
Students completing this option must receive a grade of C or better in all program required courses, except FCS core courses and AHS 100, in order to complete the degree.  Approval to pursue this interior design option beyond the first semester, first year, involves a selection process in addition to admission to the university.  Pre-interior design courses (FCSID 100, 105, and ITDPT 154) are open to all students.  For additional information, write or call the Family and Consumer Sciences department at 765-285-5931.  
Option: Residential property management,
63-66 hours

FCS

369

Internship (1-6)

3-6

FCSPM

104

Hous Decis

3

123

I D Basics

3

235

Intro R P M

3

275

Mkt Res Prop

3

305

Maintenance

3

315

Sr Housing

3

330

Apt Fin Mgmt

3

350

Resid Tech

3

375

Simulate RPM

3

405

Mgt Gov Hous

3

425 RPM Project

3

435

T & I in RPM

3

FCSFN

310

Cust Service

3

ACC

201

Prin Acct 1

3

ECON

116

Survey Ideas (3)

or

201

Elem Micro (3)

3

ITDPT

154

Gr Com In De

3

213

Pr In Design

3

MKG

300

Prin Market

3

MGT

300

Mgt Beh Org

3

RE

230

Real Estate

3

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72-75  hrs

Students pursuing the residential property management option must meet the following additional requirements:
  • Grade of C or better in FCSPM 275, FCSPM 425, and FCS 369.
  • Sit for the National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) and Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) exams.

Students in residential property management option must complete one of the following minors:

Communication Studies (21 hours)
Construction Management (18 hours)
Energy (21 hours)
Environmental Context for Business (21 hours)
Environmental Management (22 hours)
Environmental Policy (24 hours)

Foundations of Business (21 hours)

Foundations of Management (21 hours)

Gerontology (24 hours)
Historic Preservation (19 hours)
Hospitality Management (22 hours)
Interior Design (24-25 hours)
Interpersonal Relations (15 hours)

Marketing (18 hours)

Psychology of Human Development (18 hours)

Social Work (18 hours)

Sociology (15 hours)

Spanish (15 hours)

Sustainable Land Systems (24 hours)

Urban Planning and Development (20 hours)

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MINOR IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES,
21 hours

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FCS

103

Intro  to FCS

3

FCSFN

110

Fd Prep Sci

3

6 hours from

FCSFA

101

Dim Clothing (3)

270

Fashion Indy (3)

FCSPM

104

Hous Decis (3)

6

3 hours from

FCSFN

240

Ntr Educatrs (3)

275

Personal Ntr (3)

340

Prin Hum Ntr (3)

3

6 hours from

FCSFC

202

Family Welln (3)

250

Family Relat (3)

265

Inf/Tod Dvlt (3)

275

Child Dvlpmt (3)

340

Life Wrk Mgt (3)

450

Consumer Ed (3)

475

Marriage (3)

6

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21 hrs

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MINOR IN FASHION, 18 hours
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FCSFA 101

Dim Clothing

3
230

Tex Apparel

3
270

Fashion Indy

3
365

Designers

3
6 hours from  
FCSFA 265

Fash Illust (3)

 
  345

Vis Mer (3)

 
  360

Hist Costume (3)

 
  481

Fash Promo (3)

6
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18 hrs
Not open to students in apparel design or fashion merchandising options. Students should take CHEM 100 for the University Core Curriculum to satisfy the prerequisite for FCSFA 230.

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MINOR IN FOOD MANAGEMENT, 20 hours
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FCSFN 105

Hosp Fs Ind

1
110

Fd Prep Sci

3
220

Meal Des Pre

3
  247

Fd San Purch

3
275

Personal Ntr

3
400

Qt Food Prod

4
  475

Cater Profit

3
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20 hrs

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MINOR IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, 22 hours
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FCSFN 105

Hosp Fs Ind

1
310

Cust Service

3
476

Event Mgt

3
  477

Ad Event Mgt

3
ACC 201

Prin Acct 1

3
6 hours from  
FCSFN 250

Lodging (3)

 
  300

Cost Control (3)

 
  363

Instit Admin (3)

6
3 hours from  
FCS 369

Internship (1-6)

  or    
GEOG 369

Prof Exp (3-6)

3
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22 hrs
ACC 201, as prerequisite to FCSFN 300, is waived for this minor.

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MINOR IN INTERIOR DESIGN, 24-25 hours

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FCSID 100 Intro I D

1

105 Int Finish 1

3

110

Design Fund

3

115

Int Finish 2

3

222 I D Studio 1

3

ITDPT 154 Gr Com In De

3

8-9 hours from  
FCSID 111 Graph Com 1 (3)  
  or    
ARCH 261 Dsgn Media (1)  
FCSID  211 Graph Com 2 (3)
221 Graph Com 3 (3)
224 I D Studio 2 (3)
310 Des Theory (3)
314 Col Lght I D (3)
  324 I D Studio 3 (3)  
325 Evo Interior (3)
  334 I D Studio 4 (3)  
  361 Univers Des (3)  
  390 ID Program (1)  
400 ID Prof Prac (3)

8-9

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24-25 hrs

For architecture majors, CAP 162 will substitute for ITDPT 154 and ARCH 201 will substitute for FCSID 222.  Students electing FCSID 325 should complete AHS 100 for University Core Curriculum and to satisfy the prerequisite.  Open only by permission.  Students completing this minor must receive C or better in all program-required courses.

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MINOR IN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT,
21 hours
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FCSPM 104

Hous Decis

3
235

Intro R P M

3
275

Mkt Res Prop

3
305

Maintenance

3
6 hours from  
FCSPM 123

I D Basics (3)

  315

Sr Housing (3)

 
  350

Resid Tech (3)

 
405

Mgt Gov Hous (3)

 
FCSFN 310

Cust Service (3)

6
3 hours from  
ACC 201 Prin Acct 1 (3)  
ECON 116 Survey Ideas (3)  
  or    
  201 Elem Micro (3)  
ITDPT 213

Pr In Design (3)

 
MKG 300 Prin Market (3)  
MGT 300 Mgt Beh Org (3)  
RE 230 Real Estate(3) 3
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21 hrs
A student must have an overall grade-point average of 2.25 to declare the residential property management minor. A minor grade-point average of 2.5 must be maintained to complete the residential property management minor. A grade of C or better must be achieved in FCSPM 275 to sit for the National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) exam.

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TEACHER EDUCATION

Teaching programs require additional courses in educational methods. The professional education courses are included in
this listing. See the Department of E
ducational Studies and Teachers College for the descriptions of these courses and
other professional requirements of the teacher education program.

TEACHING MAJOR IN VOCATIONAL FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES, 62 hours

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FCS 103

Intro to FCS 

3

403

FCS Practice

3

FCSED 150

Basic FCS Ed

3

395

Mth Tch FCS

5

  492

Imp Voc Ed

3
493

Crd Cprt Voc

3
FCSFA 101

Dim Clothing

3
  102

Fund Ap Cons

3
  230

Tex Apparel

3
FCSFN 110

Fd Prep Sci

3
220 Meal Des Pre

3

  275 Personal Ntr (3)  
  or    
340 Prin Hum Ntr (3)

3

FCSFC 202

Family Welln

3

  250

Family Relat

3

275 Child Dvlpmt

3

340 Life Wrk Mgt

3

450 Consumer Ed

3

FCSPM 104 Hous Decis 3
123 I D Basics 3
350 Resid Tech

3

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62 hrs
Students seeking employment in occupational family and consumer sciences (FCS) education may be required to have work experience in the area of their teaching.  In occupational family and consumer sciences, four hours of unsupervised work experience are the equivalent of 1.5 clock hours of supervised work.  Register in FCSED 490 (with FCSED faculty approval) for supervised work experience.
SENIOR HIGH, JUNIOR HIGH/ MIDDLE SCHOOL
EDUCATION PROGRAM
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Professional education sequence, 38 hours
FCSED 150

Basic FCS Ed

3
EDMUL 205

Multi Educ 

3
EDPSY 251

Dev Sec Ed

3
390

Educ Psychol

3
EDSEC 380

Prin Sec Sch

3
EDJHM 385

Prin Mid Sch

3
FCSED 395

Mth Tch FCS

5
EDFON 420

Fnds of Educ

3
Student teaching 12
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38 hrs
See Professional Education Assessment/Decision Points, Teacher Licensing, for additional information.

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COURSES:

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (FCS)

100 Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences. (1) Overview of family and consumer sciences explores the interdisciplinary nature of the profession. Introduction to the resources, opportunities for professional development, role of public policy, and career opportunities in the profession.
Open only to freshmen and sophomores or by permission of the department chairperson.

103 Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences. (3)
Introduction for students interested in apparel design, dietetics, FCS education, family and child, fashion merchandising, general FCS, hospitality and food management, interior design, and residential property management. Incorporates common body of knowledge, systems theory, public policy, critical thinking, service learning, and professional ethics.
Open only to freshmen and sophomores or by permission of the department chairperson.

299X Experimental/Developmental Topics. (3-6)
Topics relevant to the discipline. Course titles to be announced before each semester.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.

369 Internship in Family and Consumer Sciences. (1-6)
Provides the opportunity for the student to work in established internship setting to gain professional experience in one’s specific area of study.
Prerequisite: Apparel Design: FCSFA 303 or 401; MKG 300; permission of the department chairperson; Child Development: FCSFC 490; Child Life Specialist: FCSFC 100, 250, 265, 275, 490; BIO 254; EDPSY 351; NUR 101, 103; permission of the department chairperson; Family Studies: FCSFC 250; permission of the department chairperson; Fashion Merchandising: FCSFA 345, 388; MKG 300; permission of the department chairperson; General: FCSFC 393; FCSFN 310; permission of the department chairperson; Hospitality and Food Management: FCSFN 400 or FCSFN 250, 310, and 476, documented experience of at least 500 hours of appropriate hospitality or food service experience; permission of the department chairperson; Interior Design: FCSID 324; permission of the department chairperson; Residential Property Management: FCSPM 275, 305; FCSFN 310; ACC 201; permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 12 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 6 in any one semester or term.
Open only to departmental majors or hospitality minors with appropriate prerequisites.

400 Family and Consumer Sciences Field Studies. (3-6) Provides the opportunity to visit and observe the application of knowledge in the field. Sites for field studies may be either domestic or international and come from any area of family and consumer sciences.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.

403 Family and Consumer Sciences in Practice. (3) 
Examines the integration of all disciplines in family and consumer sciences to strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Emphasis on public policy, research, multicultural environments, ethics, and lifelong learning in a global society. Provides the opportunity to assess career goals.
Prerequisite: FCS 103, senior standing or permission of the department chairperson.

494 Workshop: Family and Consumer Sciences. (1-3) Activity-oriented study of one topic in family and consumer sciences.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

495 Independent Study in Family and Consumer
Sciences. (1-3)
Investigation and exploration of a topic in family and consumer sciences not offered as a class. Requires extensive reading and development of research skills. Includes work with faculty who have expertise in the area of study.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

496 Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences. (1-6)
Seminar topics will be identified, focusing on current issues in the family and consumer sciences profession. Using the seminar format, the course will include research, discussion, and dissemination of information gathered on a given topic.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing, permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 6 in any one semester or term.

498 Professional Development in Family and Consumer Sciences. (1)  
Examines the skills needed in getting a job, emphasizing résumé writing, interviewing, and dress. Explores such topics as adjusting, succeeding, and growing as a professional in a global society.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES: EDUCATION (FCSED)

150 Basic Concepts of Secondary Education in Family and Consumer Sciences. (3) 
Designed to help students make valid decisions about preparing for and functioning in family and consumer science teaching careers.  Professionalism, job requirements, employment opportunities, secondary school curricula, and the role of secondary education within the entire educational process are discussed.

392 Principles and Philosophy of Vocational Education. (3)
Applies the principles and philosophies of vocational education to program organization, content area, teacher qualifications, leadership preparation, curriculum design, and image.

395 Methods and Materials for Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences. (5)
Organization of teaching units and lesson plans; selection and use of teaching methods and materials.
Prerequisite: identification to pursue a teaching curriculum.
Prerequisite recommended: EDSEC 380.

490 Practicum in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. (1-3)
Individual or group studies and experiences. Experience with professional standards, regulations, and supervision in the work related to family and consumer sciences chosen by the student.

Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

492 Implementation of Vocational Education Programs. (3)
Emphasizes techniques for implementing vocational education programs, including applications to management, public relations, and professionalism in vocational home economics.
Prerequisite: FCSED 392, 395.

493 Coordination of Cooperative Programs in Vocational Education. (3)
Coordination of class instruction and work experience. Includes recruiting, selecting, supervising, and evaluating students; selecting training stations; working with an advisory committee; role of coordinator; techniques and legal concerns of coordination; and placement and follow-up of graduates.
Prerequisite: FCSED 392, 395.

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES: FASHION MERCHANDISING AND APPAREL DESIGN (FCSFA)

101 (FCSMR 101) Dimensions of Clothing. (3)
Analysis of dress and adornment emphasizing dimensions that affect design and end uses of textiles and clothing.

102 (FCSMR 102) Fundamentals of Apparel Construction. (3)
Basic knowledge of garment construction, clothing selection, and art principles as applied to clothing.

202 Fitting and Intermediate Apparel Construction. (3)
Study of garment fit: recognition and implementation of fit to patterns and garments. Learning and application of intermediate garment construction skills.
Prerequisite: FCSFA 102.

230 (FCSMR 230) Textiles for Apparel. (3)
Study of textiles and their components (fiber, yarn, fabric, and finishes) as they relate to care, performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Prerequisite: CHEM 100.

265 (FCSMR 265) Fashion Illustration. (3)
Provides basic knowledge of drawing of the fashion figure and of fashion illustration.

270 (FCSMR 270) The Fashion Industry. (3)
A survey of the business of fashion through design, manufacture, distribution, and promotion. Explores career possibilities.
Open to all students.

280 (FCSMR 280) Merchandising Fundamentals and Mathematics. (3)
Study of fundamental quantitative issues related to fashion merchandising and retail management. Covers the basic mathematical computation used in the retail and wholesale markets. Incorporates computer skills used in fashion merchandising and retail management.
Prerequisite: ISOM 125.

298 (FCSMR 298) Fashion Product Analysis. (3)
Study of factors which contribute to the quality of fashion-related merchandise. Provides an opportunity to become skillful in evaluating the materials and construction quality and techniques used in the textile and apparel industry.
Prerequisite: FCSFA 101, 102, 230, 270.

300 (FCSMR 300) Flat Pattern. (3)
Adapting standard patterns to individual proportions, designing garments, and creating an original garment by the flat pattern method. Use of computer-aided design to produce pattern for original garment.
Prerequisite: FCSFA 202, 298.

301 (FCSMR 301) Tailoring. (3)
Recognize characteristics typifying high quality tailored garments. Students will apply appropriate techniques to construct a tailored garment.
Prerequisite: FCSFA 102.

303 (FCSMR 303) Draping. (3)
Provides basic knowledge of apparel design using the draping method.
Prerequisite: FCSFA 300.

304 (FCSMR 304) Grading and Marking for Apparel
Design. (3)
Provide basic knowledge of product processes of grading and marking for apparel. Computer grading and marker generation will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: FCSFA 300.

345 (FCSMR 345) Visual Merchandising. (3)
Study of visual merchandising presentations and sales promotion in fashion retailing and wholesaling. Basic principles of design, as applied to visual merchandising, are examined. Prerequisite: FCSFA 101, 270.

360 (FCSMR 360) History of Costume. (3)
A study of Western costume from its beginning to the present. Emphasis on motivating influences of each period as well as on the costume itself.
Prerequisite: FCSFA 101, 230, or permission of the department chairperson.

365 (FCSMR 365) Study of Fashion Designers and Forecasting. (3)
Study of present and historical fashion designers from around the world. Emphasis on understanding their contributions to the fashion industry and their influence in today’s fashion markets. Provides an overview of the use of fashion forecasting to interpret fashion design.
Prerequisite: FCSFA 101, 270.

388 (FCSMR 388) Apparel Manufacturing and Wholesaling. (3)
Study of garment manufacturing and the decision-making process involved in producing, marketing, and merchandising apparel and other fashion-related products.
Prerequisite: FCSFA 300; MKG 300.

401 (FCSMR 401) Computer-Aided Design for Apparel. (3) Basic knowledge of the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) in creating fashion illustrations. Students will use computers to generate fashion illustrations and modify the illustrations with computer-generated graphics, original or scanned 3-D or 2-D fabric surface designs, and color schemes.
Prerequisite: FCSFA 102, 265.

475 (FCSMR 475) International Apparel Markets. (3)
Provides an overview of the global textile and apparel industries. Considers the U.S. textile complex and market within an international context.
Prerequisite: FCSFA 230, 270; MKG 300.

480 (FCSMR 480) Studio Design. (3)
Gives experience in designing, producing, and showing a line(s) of clothing.
Prerequisite: FCSFA 301, 303.

481 (FCSMR 481) Fashion Promotion. (3)
Study of promotional strategies used by fashion retailers and manufacturers. Emphasis on application of promotional strategies.
Prerequisite: junior standing; FCSFA 270; FCSFA 480 for apparel design students.

488 (FCSMR 488) Fashion Buying, Merchandising and E-Commerce. (3)
Gives potential fashion retailers the knowledge base to make decisions on buying and merchandising in various retail environments (e.g. store, catalog, e-commerce) to satisfy the customer and to maintain an adequate profit level. Demonstrates mathematical and computer skills in buying and merchandising. Prerequisite: FCSFA 280, 388; MGT 300; MKG 300.

497 (FCSMR 497) Portfolio Development for Fashion. (1) Provides the opportunity to compile a portfolio of design work and/or projects to be used for a job interview.
Prerequisite: FCSFA 480 or permission of the department chairperson.

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES: FAMILY AND CHILD (FCSFC)

100 Introduction to Family and Child Studies. (1)
An overview and analysis of the family and child profession, including its many aspects and challenges, the required academic preparation, identification of the roles of the family and child professional, and career options.
Open only to freshmen and sophomores.

202 Family Wellness. (3)
Investigates the dimensions of wellness, focusing on the interaction of these with the individual, family, and community. Identifies healthy family practices emphasizing potential and resiliency.

250 (360) Family Relations. (3)
Dynamics of family relationships and changes influencing family life and structure. Discusses the impact of larger systems on the family, the changing concept of family, family dynamics across its various life cycles. Issues specific to families, communication skills, and characteristics of healthy families.

265 Infant/Toddler Development and Education. (3)
Growth and development from conception through the third year of life emphasizing how children learn. Includes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Students interact with and observe infants and toddlers in laboratory setting. Students implement developmental exercises and activities.

275 Child Development. (3)
Students will study physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of young children ages 3-8. Students will also participate in, observe, and complete assignments in a preschool laboratory setting utilizing developmentally appropriate practices.

320 Leadership and Management in Child Development Programs. (3)
Examine leadership and administrative issues that students will face in early care and education settings, including center-based full and part-day programs, Head Start, and family childcare options.
Prerequisite: FCSFC 265 or 275.

340 Life and Workplace Management. (3) 
Application of management principles to achieve life and workplace goals and responsibilities.  Emphasis on use of resources, technology, effective communication, and management to diminish stress.

380 Parenting. (3)  
Researched-based parenting practices supporting the positive development of children in diverse families throughout the life cycle.  
Prerequisite: FCSFC 250.

393 Presentations, Practices and Techniques for Family Life Education. (3)
Development of techniques for presentations and projects meeting the needs of diverse audiences in family and consumer sciences. Includes participation in use of methods, development, evaluation, and techniques for varied environments.
Not open to teaching majors in Vocational Family and Consumer Sciences.

425 Grant Writing and Research Methods. (3)
Focusing on the family and child disciplines, students will learn the research process, from developing research questions to analyzing data and interpreting results. Students will explore the grant writing process and methods for finding funding sources. Prerequisite: FCSFC 250.

450 Consumer Education. (3)
Economic considerations of purchasing and planning for consumers. Includes current consumer legislation, marketing conditions, influence of advertising, consumer credit, agencies that protect consumer, financial planning, e-commerce, and points to consider as consumers.
Open to all students.

475 Marriage. (3)
Relationship dynamics and contemporary changes to the institution of marriage. Emphasizes the individual within marriage, dating, mate selection, relationship maintenance, communication, sexual adjustment, marriage dissolution, and marital growth.
Open only to juniors and seniors or by permission of the department chairperson.

484 Family Stressors and Crises. (3)
Focuses on stressors individuals and families experience across the life cycle and methods of coping. Teaches skills in professional ethics and boundaries when working with or educating families.
Prerequisite: FCSFC 250; junior or senior standing or permission of the department chairperson.

485 Family Policy. (3) 
Explores policy at the local, state, and federal levels and its impact on family life. Students will assess the effectiveness of policies and programs from a family perspective, learn about the policymaking process, and critically examine different roles professionals can play in influencing policy development.
Prerequisite or parallel: FCSFC 250 or permission of the department chairperson.

490 Child Study Center Practicum. (3)
Guided professional experience by working in a child-centered environment. Students complete 200 hours including weekly staff and monthly training meetings at the Child Study Center. Prerequisite: FCSFC 265 or 275; permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

491 Child Study Center Administrative Practicum. (3)
Guided professional immersive learning experience working in the administrative office of a child-centered environment. Students complete 200 hours including weekly staff and monthly training meetings at the Child Studies Center.
Prerequisite: FCSFC 100, 265 or 275, 320, and 490.

496 Seminar in Family Relations. (1)
History and recent trends and developments in family-life education, career opportunities involved in family-life education, professional organizations, and ethical standards.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson and junior or senior standing.

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES: FOOD AND NUTRITION (FCSFN)

101 Introduction to Dietetics. (1)
Topics dealing with the profession of dietetics; roles and responsibilities of dietetic practitioners; professional standards and code of ethics; legislative issues related to health care; career and current trends and issues.

105 Hospitality and Foodservice Industry. (1) 
An overview of the hospitality and foodservice profession.  An in-depth analysis of the industry including diversity and challenges, the academic preparation required, identification of the role of the hospitality and foodservice manager, and the multiple career options.
 

110 Principles of Food Preparation and Food Science. (3) Introduces the principles of food preparation and food science. Correct techniques and methods of food preparation are stressed.

220 Meal Design and Presentation. (3)
Fundamentals of planning, preparing, and serving nutritionally adequate, appetizing, and aesthetically appealing meals with emphasis on resource management. Attention given to foods and types of table service suitable for various occasions and the use of computers in foodservice.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 110.

240 Nutrition for Educators. (3)
General principles of nutrition as related to growth, development, and health of the infant, child, adolescent, and adult. Classroom application and integration of strategies.
Not open to students who have credit in FCSFN 275 or 340.

247 Foodservice Sanitation and Purchasing. (3)
Important concepts in purchasing foods, sanitation, food safety, and employee training. Information needed by quantity food buyers and foodservice personnel. Become eligible to take the National Restaurant Association Foundation Sanitation certification examination.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 110 or permission of the department chairperson.

250 Lodging Management. (3)
Examines the departmental structure of hotel operations along with the duties, responsibilities, and challenges of hospitality management within the hotel industry.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 105.

262 Food Service Planning, Layout and Equipment. (3) Fundamentals of planning, layout, purchasing, and use of equipment for foodservice operations.

275 Personal Nutrition. (3)
Emphasizes the principles of nutrition and their application to daily living. The relationship between diet and health, the role of nutrition in reducing individual health risk, and contemporary issues in nutrition will be discussed.
Not open to students who have credit in FCSFN 240 or 340.

300 Cost Control in Hospitality and Food Industry. (3) Controlling costs from a management perspective in the hospitality and foodservice industry. 
Prerequisite or parallel: ACC 201.

310 Customer Service. (3) 
Concentrates on building quality service skills and knowledge needed to foster excellent customer relations.

330 (430) Technology of Food Science. (3)
Scientific evaluation of the behavior of food and its qualitative and quantitative properties. Overview of the food industry, food technology, biotechnology, and federal regulations related to food supply. Review of research and marketing practices of bioengineered foods and dietary supplements.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 220; CHEM 111.

340 Principles of Human Nutrition. (3)
Addresses the principles of nutrition, life cycle nutrition, and the relationship of diet to health and disease.
Prerequisite or parallel: CHEM 100 or 101 or 111 or permission of the department chairperson.

345 Macronutrients. (3)
Introduces metabolic pathways, cellular metabolism, and various energy systems of the human body. Emphasizes the digestion, metabolism, transport, and excretion of macronutrients. Prerequisite: CHEM 360; FCSFN 275; PHYSL 215.

346 Micronutrients and Phyto Chemicals. (3)
Emphasizes the roles of micronutrients in the human body. Introduces micronutrient functions in a healthy population and response in times of deficiency. Discusses the role of micronutrients and other food constituents in the prevention of chronic illness.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 345.

363 Institutional Administration. (3)
A systems approach to management theories, concepts, and functions of integrated healthcare and hospitality foodservice operations. Emphasizes effective human resources management and fiscal responsibility.

371 Computer Applications in Dietetics and Hospitality and Food Management. (3) 
Emphasizes applications of computer utilization in dietetics and hospitality and food management. Software, including spreadsheet, database, graphics, word-processing, and the Internet is employed. Includes selection and application of software specific to dietetics and hospitality and food management.

375 Nutrition Assessment, Counseling, and Education. (3) Assessment methods, techniques of nutrition counseling, education principles and implementation, and development of counseling materials. Includes assessment of various populations and counseling experiences.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 340.

390 (490) Nutrition Counseling Practicum. (3)
Individual counseling methods; behavior change theories; basic dietary, biochemical, and anthropometric assessment; and multicultural customs and food practices. Application of theory and counseling skills in various community settings focusing on student’s areas of interest. 30 hours in class; 30 hours supervised practicum. On-site experiences supervised and evaluated by registered dietician.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 345 or permission of the department chairperson.

395 Nutrition, Food, and Customs. (3) 
Explores nutrition, food, and diet patterns from a global perspective with a sensitivity to values, beliefs, and practices of selected cultures.  
Prerequisite: FCSFN 240, 275, or 340 or permission of the department chairperson.

400 Quantity Food Production. (4)
Issues involved in quantity food production, distribution and storage, and service. Covers principles and processes of quantity food production and equipment use. Laboratory experiences in the Allegré restaurant and the quantity foods laboratory.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 220, 247.

444 Nutrition, Weight Control, and Exercise. (3)
Designed for students in dietetics, physical education, and health-related fields. Information and experience for students preparing to provide nutrition counseling to people in weight-control and exercise-training programs.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 340 or permission of the department chairperson.

445 Advanced Nutrition. (3)
Emphasizes the use and metabolism of nutrients at the cellular level in the human body. Significance and interpretation of current research in the field of nutrition is discussed.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 340; CHEM 360; PHYSL 211; senior standing.
Prerequisite or parallel: ACC 201.

446 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1. (3)
Medical nutritional therapy principles and intervention strategies for the routine management of chronic diseases in at-risk individuals or populations. Application of nutrition assessment principles to diagnose chronic diseases in clinical settings. Pathophysiology of chronic illness. Includes some clinical experiences.
Prerequisite or parallel: FCSFN 346, 390.

447 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2. (3)
Medical nutritional therapy principles and intervention strategies for management of critical and chronic illness and metabolic distress. Pathophysiology of disease progression and traumatic illness. Includes some clinical experiences.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 446.

455 Lifecycle Nutrition. (3)
Involves the study of special nutritional needs, physiology, and health concerns of pregnant and lactating women, infants, children, adolescents, and older adults.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 346.

456 (344) Community Nutrition. (3)
Overview of community nutrition and nutrition education. Analysis of biological, economic, social, cultural, and policy issue affecting a community’s nutritional status. Emphasis on federal food and nutrition programs and policy implications at the state and local level. Observation and participation in local nutrition programs.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 455.

475 Catering for Profit. (3)
Fundamentals of planning, organizing, preparing, and serving profitable and unique catering functions. Emphasizes menu development, customer service, marketing, and food production.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 400.

476 Event Management. (3)
Introduction to the management of special events such as conventions, professional and social meetings and gatherings.

477 Advanced Event Management. (3)
Exploration of principles of management relating to special events, meetings, exhibits, catered functions and their intra-industry interaction.
Prerequisite: FCSFN 476.

496 Seminar in Foods and Nutrition. (1-6)
Presentations and discussions on specific topics of current interest in foods and nutrition.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 6 in any one semester or term.

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES: INTERIOR DESIGN (FCSID)

100 (FCSMR 100) Introduction to the Interior Design. (1)
An overview and analysis of the interior design profession including its many aspects and challenges, the academic preparation required, identification of the role of the interior designer, and career options.

105 (FCSMR 105) Interior Finishes 1. (3)
Study of interior materials, finishes, furniture, and components. Selection criteria cost, quality, application, and sources will be discussed and analyzed. Emphasis on textile, soft floor finishes, soft wall finishes, and window treatments.

110 (FCSMR 110) Design Fundamentals. (3)
Basic elements of design and composition, their theories and application in interior design. Understanding the fundamentals of design through two- and three-dimensional design projects and through creative problem solving.
Open only to interior design majors and minors.

111 (FCSMR 111) Graphic Communication 1. (3)
Visual communication techniques for interior designers. Emphasis on three-dimensional representation of interior space and rendering techniques.
Prerequisite: ITDPT 154.
Open only to interior design majors and minors.

115 (FCSMR 115) Interior Finishes 2. (3)
Study of floor coverings, wall treatments, cabinetry, furnishings, furniture, case goods, and accessories. Selection criteria, cost, quality, application, and sources will be discussed and analyzed. Prerequisite: FCSID 100, 105 or permission of the department chairperson.

211 (FCSMR 211) Graphic Communication 2. (3)
Visual communication techniques for interior designers. Emphasis on computer applications and basic training for Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).
Prerequisite: FCSID 111 or permission of the department chairperson.
Open only to interior design majors and minors.

221 (FCSMR 221) Graphic Communication 3. (3)
An introduction to computer-aided 3-D modeling using a variety of current software. In addition, other computer-aided visual communication techniques will be introduced as tools in the design/problem solving process.
Prerequisite: FCSID 211 or permission of the department chairperson.
Open only to interior design majors and minors.

222 (FCSMR 222) Interior Design Studio 1. (3)
Introduction to design process and interior planning for small scale interior spaces with more emphasis on residential design. Prerequisite: FCSID 110, 111, 115.
Open only to interior design majors and minors.

224 (FCSMR 224) Interior Design Studio 2. (3)
Design and space planning for small to medium scale interior spaces integrating aesthetic, social, technical, and graphic communication. Introduction to research and programming processes.
Prerequisite: FCSID 211, 222.
Open only to interior design majors and minors.

310 (FCSMR 310) Design Theory. (3)
Introduction to significant design theories concerning the interaction of people and interior space. Students examine theories, philosophies, and doctrines of design and explore their influences. This interactive course encourages students to articulate theories based upon facts and use them as a central component of generating their own design solutions. Prerequisite: junior standing.
Open only to interior design majors and minors.

314 (FCSMR 314) Color and Light in Interior Design. (3) Exploration of the principles that govern the use of color and light in interior design. Application of these principles in residential and commercial settings.
Prerequisite: FCSID 224.

324 (FCSMR 324) Interior Design Studio 3. (3)
Development and application of planning processes for medium scale commercial and residential projects with focus on accessibility and universal design.
Prerequisite: FCSID 221, 224.
Open only to interior design majors and minors.

325 (FCSMR 325) Evolution of Interiors. (3)
A chronological survey of the development of major historical periods and styles in interior design from antiquity through present. Major emphasis will be given to 20th and 21st century design.
Prerequisite: AHS 100 or permission of the department chairperson.
Open only to interior design majors and minors.

334 (FCSMR 334) Interior Design Studio 4. (3)
Development and application of planning techniques of larger scale commercial projects with focus on hospitality and retail design.
Prerequisite: FCSID 324.
Open only to interior design majors and minors.

361 (FCSMR 361) Universal Design. (3)
Reinforces concepts and principles of universal design and the benefits of this approach for people with differing abilities. The history of universal design, the ranges of human abilities, and real-world examples of designs that support the principles of design for special populations are covered.
Prerequisite: FCSID 324 or permission of the department chairperson.

390 (FCSMR 390) Interior Design Programming. (1)
Provides the methods for gathering, organizing, and assessing data needed to design the interior of any type of building. Design concepts, goals, objectives, staff and employee projections, current and future space requirements, adjacencies, furnishing, furniture and equipment requirements, project cost, and building codes will be discussed.
Prerequisite: FCSID 310, 324 or permission of the department chairperson.
Open only to interior design majors and minors.

400 (FCSMR 400) Interior Design Professional Practice. (3)
Legal, financial, management, marketing, and administrative issues facing interior designers, firm principals, and managers. Covers business plan, potential legal problems, contracts, agreements, pricing products and setting fees, marketing and promotion of design services.
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of the department chairperson.
Open only to interior design majors and minors.

424 (FCSMR 424) Interior Design Studio 5. (3)
Development and application of planning techniques, construction documentation techniques of larger scale commercial projects with focus on health care and office systems environments.
Prerequisite: FCSID 334.

444 (FCSMR 444) Portfolio Development for Interior
Design. (1)

Provides the opportunity to create a portfolio of projects completed in previous interior design courses. Organization, flow, readability, and digital format are among the discussed topics.
Prerequisite: FCSID 324.
Open only to interior design majors.

484 (FCSMR 484) Interior Design Studio 6. (3)
Comprehensive studio integrating research and analysis of existing or proposed structures, contextual development of interior solutions, building constraints, and specialized products and materials specifications. A self-directed studio with research completed in fall semester in the programming course. Prerequisite: FCSID 390, 424.
Open only to interior design majors and minors.

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (FCSPM)

104 (FCSMR 104) Housing Decisions. (3)
Overview of the importance of housing and the options available. Topics include location, house plans, ownership, renting, legal and financial aspects, architectural styles, cultural issues, and special housing needs. Designed to meet the needs of housing consumers and those seeking a housing-related career.
Open to all students.

123 (FCSMR 123) Interior Design Basics. (3)
Introduction to interior graphic communication techniques and space planning for residential environments. Design considerations, selection, specifications, and calculations for materials will be discussed.
Not open to interior design majors or minors.

235 (FCSMR 235) Introduction to Residential Property Management. (3)
Introduction to professional practices in residential property management. Identification and exposure to career opportunities in the field.

275 (FCSMR 275) Marketing and Leasing Residential Properties. (3)
Attracting and retaining qualified residents is the foundation of the multi-family housing industry. Through hands-on activities and investigations, the appropriate skills for successfully marketing and leasing of residential properties are provided. Prerequisite: FCSPM 104, 235.

305 (FCSMR 305) Maintenance for Property Managers. (3) Maintenance issues that individuals in management positions will encounter are explored. Topics include types and financial implications of maintenance, general and special maintenance needs, and dealing with personal and property safety. Identifies strategies for hiring and working with maintenance personnel. The course includes a lab with experiences in property maintenance.
Prerequisite: FCSPM 235 or permission of the department chairperson.

315 (FCSMR 315) Senior Housing: Design, Marketing, and Management. (3)
Exploration of the principles that guide the design, marketing, and management of housing for older adults. Application of these principles through projects and field experiences.
Prerequisite: FCSPM 235 and junior standing, or permission of the department chairperson.

330 (FCSMR 330) Apartment Financial Management. (3) Residential property managers are responsible for the day-to-day and long-term financial condition of the housing communities they manage. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to add value to investment properties. Prerequisite: FCS 369; RE 230; junior standing.

350 (FCSMR 350) Residential Equipment, Energy and Technology. (3)
Exploration of the selection, use, care, and disposal of major equipment for residential uses. Analysis of household energy use and techniques for conservation. Includes the study of technological advances in residential equipment.
Open to all students.

375 (FCSMR 375) Simulation in Residential Property Management. (3)
Application of residential property management skills practiced through a simulation activity.
Prerequisite: FCSPM 330; junior standing.

405 (FCSMR 405) Management of Government-Assisted Housing. (3)
Identification of government-assisted housing programs and the role of management in meeting the needs of owners, residents, and regulatory agencies.
Prerequisite: FCSPM 235; junior standing.

425 (FCSMR 425) Residential Property Management Project. (3)
Provides hands-on opportunities in using industry standards to analyze an apartment community. The resulting project provides the management company with information to remain competitive in the apartment market.
Prerequisite: FCSPM 330; senior standing or permission of the department chairperson.

435 (FCSMR 435) Trends and Issues in Residential Property Management. (3)
Provides the opportunity to identify, research, and disseminate information on the trends and issues affecting the residential property management industry. Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to find and use a wide variety of resources.
Prerequisite: FCS 369 and senior standing, or permission of the department chairperson.

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