Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies (FCEDS)

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Courses primarily for undergraduates:

Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.

Explore the “secret” history of Home Economics and how women pioneered an academic discipline that grew and evolved into a variety of modern disciplines including family & consumer sciences (FCS), human services, human sciences, human ecology, etc. Introduction to various roles in professional settings (community agencies, secondary schools, business and industry, and Cooperative Extension). Includes 12 hours of field experience, scheduled outside of class. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: 6 credits in FCEDS
Concepts in interior design and housing. Fulfills "Housing" content component for Iowa teaching endorsement 1390: Family and Consumer Sciences. Offered odd-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Summer)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 1.

Prereq: 6 credits in FCEDS
This course is designed to empower Family and Consumer Science (FCS) teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach fashion, textiles, and sewing in today's dynamic educational landscape. Participants will delve into an overview of the fashion industry and basic textile science. Students will also develop beginning garment construction skills, gaining insights into both traditional and contemporary practices. This course fulfills the "Textiles or apparel design and merchandising" content component for Iowa teaching endorsement 1390: Family & Consumer Sciences. This course is delivered in a hybrid format, requiring 15 hours (2 days) in-person in the sewing laboratory; the rest of the course is delivered online. Offered even-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Summer)

Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 3, Laboratory 2.

Prereq: FCEDS 2060 or Permission of Instructor
Principles of teaching and learning applied to family and consumer sciences content incorporating literacy and STEM strategies for diverse audiences. Focus on providing a broad overview of effective instructional methods and substantial technological tools to meet varied learning needs. Includes 12 hours of arranged practicum and team teaching. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Cross-listed with EDUC 3800V).
Credits: 1-2. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Repeatable.

Prereq: FCEDS 3060 and admission to Educator Preparation program
Laboratory experience in foods, hospitality management, culinary, prostart, textiles, fashion design, housing, and human development related to family and consumer sciences courses taught at the secondary level. Planning, implementing, managing, and assessing laboratory lessons in family and consumer sciences. Includes 24 hours practicum: unsupervised. 1/2 day of time needed in schedule. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Development of curriculum and assessment tools for family and consumer sciences programs in school settings. Focus on accommodating exceptional learners and alignment of teaching standards for classroom assessment. Includes 12 hours of Career and Technical Student Organization Competitive Event Assessment at the state/national level. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 3-8. Repeatable.

Supervised teaching experience in secondary schools. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)

Credits: 3-8. Repeatable.

Supervised teaching experience in secondary schools. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Investigation into the philosophy of Career and Technical Education (CTE). Historical development of family and consumer sciences. Planning and implementing programs in family and consumer sciences including FCCLA. Impact of selected legislation on family and consumer sciences programs. Techniques for cooperative education, school-to-work, and work-based education programs. Includes educational opportunities off campus for professional development and career advancement. May be used toward Multioccupations Endorsement. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Cross-listed with EDUC 4800V).
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Laboratory 4.
Repeatable.

Laboratory experience in foods, textiles, and human development related to family and consumer sciences exploratory programs. Planning, implementing, managing and assessing laboratory lessons in family and consumer sciences. Includes 48 hours practicum and supervised individual teaching. 1/2 day of time needed in schedule. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 3-8. Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits.

Prereq: HDFS 4180B; minimum 24 credits in FCEDS
Supervised professional experience in an approved setting such as Cooperative Extension, business, community, human service, or government agency. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 3-8. Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits.

Prereq: HDFS 4180B; minimum 24 credits in FCEDS
Supervised professional experience in an approved setting such as Cooperative Extension, business, community, human service, or government agency. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:

Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.

(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.

(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.

(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)