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  • 3.00 Credits

    Enhancement of professional and personal development of students, development of skills for professional employment, as well as exposure to and development of research skills. Prerequisite: FCSC 2010, senior standing in family and consumer sciences or consent of instructor. (Offered spring semester)
  • 3.00 Credits

    : Addresses nutrition requirements prior to and during pregnancy and lactation and continuing through infancy and adolescents and the physiological and endocrine changes influencing such requirements. Discusses dietary patterns and practices and the importance of healthy lifestyles during these periods for disease prevention and treatment. Prerequisites: FCSC1141; LIFE 1010; ZOO 3115.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Concentrated on-site study of family and consumer sciences-related businesses, agencies and organizations to better understand challenges and potentials of various career opportunities in family and consumer sciences. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)
  • 6.00 - 8.00 Credits

    Gives students experience in workplace related to selected family and consumer sciences options. Prerequisites: junior standing in family and consumer sciences and consent of instructor.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Provides advanced undergraduate students opportunities to pursue a topic of special interest in a selected family and consumer sciences area, under guidance of a department faculty member. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and advanced consultation with department head and an instructor in subject matter area.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Utilizes theories to facilitate understanding of problem-solving and resource management in various family structures/contexts across the life span. Emphasizes internal family dynamics, global interdependence, critical thinking, cultural examination, ethical decision-making, and self-reflection. Dual listed with FCSC 5112. Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 or SOC 1000 or COJO 1030 or 1040; WB/COM2.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides research/applied understanding of consumer rights/responsibilities, government/business roles, legislation, advocacy, and redress. Emphasizes introductory consumer law/legal research, critical thinking, self-reflection, and cultural examination. Ethical theories and issues examined within an interdependent world. Meets requirements for certification in family and consumer sciences education. Internship opportunities possible upon successful completion. Companion website used. Prerequisites: ECON 1000 or SOC 1000 or PSYC 1000 and WB/COM2.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces students to the scope and functions of professionals working in rural communities as leaders. Students will explore community dynamics, leadership skills and managing change, and understand the complexities of leadership within communities. Understanding communities and leadership increases the likelihood of success for community based professionals. Dual listed with FCSC 5117. Prerequisites: senior status and satisfactory completion of a WB or COM2 course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explores the relationships between public programs/policies/laws and family functioning. The roles of family professionals in advocacy and education regarding policies will be discussed. Attention will be paid to current events relevant to family policy issues and the policy process at the state level. Dual listed with FCSC 5118. Prerequisites: FCSC 2131; junior standing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Decisions, responsibilities and social issues related to parent-child relationships throughout the lifespan. Prerequisites: FCSC 4128 or EDFD 4450; PSYC2300 or consent of instructor. (Normally offered fall semester)