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Family and Consumer SciencesEducation and Studies (FCEDS)

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Courses

Courses primarily for undergraduates:

FCEDS 206. Professional Roles in Family and Consumer Sciences.

(1-1) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: HD FS 103 or concurrent enrollment in HD FS 103
Influencing factors that have contributed to the development and mission of Family and Consumer Sciences. Program goals, objectives and professional ethics. Introduction to various roles in professional settings, e.g., community agencies, secondary schools, business and industry, and Cooperative Extension. Includes 12 hours of a practicum experience outside of the regular class schedule.

FCEDS 306. Educational Principles for Family and Consumer Sciences.

(3-2) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 15 credits in family and consumer sciences subject matter
Principles of teaching and learning applied to family and consumer sciences content, including family financial literacy; reading strategies. Instructional methods appropriate for formal and nonformal educational settings. Specific strategies for diverse audiences. Includes 12 hour arranged practicum. May be used for family life certification.

FCEDS 413. Planning and Assessment for Family and Consumer Sciences and Family Life Education.

(3-2) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: FCEDS 306
Development of curriculum and assessment tools for family and consumer sciences programs for school settings. Accommodating exceptional learners. Includes 12 hours of Career and Technical Student Organization Competitive Event Assessment. May be used for family life certification.

FCEDS 417. Supervised Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences.

Cr. 3-8. Repeatable. F.S. Prereq: FCEDS 413; 24 credits in family and consumer sciences subject matter; cumulative grade point of 2.50; full admission to teacher education
Supervised teaching experience in secondary schools. Examination of ways to implement actions that reflect a professional philosophy of family and consumer sciences for teaching middle and high school level students. Reservation required.

FCEDS 417A. Supervised Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences: Vocational family and consumer sciences..

Cr. 3-8. Repeatable. F.S. Prereq: FCEDS 413, 24 credits in family and consumer sciences subject matter, cumulative grade point of 2.50, full admission to teacher education
Supervised teaching experience in secondary schools. Examination of ways to implement actions that reflect a professional philosophy of family and consumer sciences for teaching middle and high school level students. Reservation required.

FCEDS 417B. Supervised Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences: Family and consumer sciences..

Cr. 3-8. Repeatable. F.S. Prereq: FCEDS 413, 24 credits in family and consumer sciences subject matter, cumulative grade point of 2.50, full admission to teacher education
Supervised teaching experience in secondary schools. Examination of ways to implement actions that reflect a professional philosophy of family and consumer sciences for teaching middle and high school level students. Reservation required.

FCEDS 418. Occupational, Career and Technical Programs.

(Dual-listed with FCEDS 518). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: FCEDS 206; 400 hours employment in a family and consumer sciences related field.
Philosophy of career and technical education. 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. May be used toward Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences and Multioccupations Endorsements.

FCEDS 480. Pre-Student Teaching Experience in Family and Consumer Sciences Education.

(0-2) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S. Prereq: Admission to teacher education.
Laboratory experience in foods, textiles and human development in family and consumer sciences secondary programs. At least 2 hour blocks of time needed for field experience. Observation of family and consumer sciences laboratories in diverse classrooms. Planning, implementing, managing and assessing laboratory lessons in family and consumer sciences. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

FCEDS 480A. Pre-Student Teaching Experience in FCS Education: Practicum in FCS Labs (24 hours).

(0-2) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S. Prereq: Admission to teacher education
Laboratory experience in foods, textiles and human development in family and consumer sciences secondary programs. At least 2 hour blocks of time needed for field experience. Observation of family and consumer sciences laboratories in diverse classrooms. Planning, implementing, managing and assessing laboratory lessons in family and consumer sciences. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

FCEDS 480B. Pre-Student Teaching Experience in FCS Education: Practicum in Diverse Settings (24 hours).

(0-2) Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S. Prereq: Admission to teacher education.
Laboratory experience in foods, textiles and human development in family and consumer sciences secondary programs. At least 2 hour blocks of time needed for field experience. Observation of family and consumer sciences laboratories in diverse classrooms. Planning, implementing, managing and assessing laboratory lessons in family and consumer sciences. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

FCEDS 490. Independent Study.

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FCEDS 490A. Independent Study: Adult Education.

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FCEDS 490C. Independent Study: Curriculum.

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FCEDS 490D. Independent Study: Evaluation.

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FCEDS 490E. Independent Study: Cooperative Extension.

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FCEDS 490G. Independent Study: General.

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FCEDS 490H. Independent Study: Honors.

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FCEDS 490I. Independent Study: International.

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FCEDS 490K. Independent Study: Occupational Education.

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FCEDS 490N. Independent Study: Leadership and Human Relations.

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FCEDS 490P. Independent Study: Special Needs/Mainstreaming.

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FCEDS 490R. Independent Study: Vocational Education.

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FCEDS 490S. Independent Study: Technology and Distance Education.

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FCEDS 491. Supervised Experiences in a Professional Setting.

Cr. 3-8. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: HD FS 418B; 24 credits in family and consumer sciences; reservation required
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.

FCEDS 491A. Supervised Experiences in a Professional Setting: Communications.

Cr. 3-8. Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits. F.S.SS. Prereq: HD FS 418B; 24 credits in family and consumer sciences; reservation required
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.

FCEDS 491B. Supervised Experiences in a Professional Setting: Professional Studies.

Cr. 3-8. Repeatable, maximum of 8 credits. F.S.SS. Prereq: HD FS 418B; 24 credits in family and consumer sciences; reservation required
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.

Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:

FCEDS 500. Short Course: Current Family and Consumer Sciences Offerings.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 500A. Short Course: Adult Education.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 500B. Short Course: Supervision and Administration.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 500C. Short Course: Curriculum.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 500D. Short Course: Evaluation.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 500E. Short Course: Teacher Education.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 500F. Short Course: Occupational, Career and Technical Education.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 500G. Short Course: General.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 500H. Short Course: Research Methodology.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 500I. Short Course: International Education.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 500J. Short Course: Middle Level Education.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 500K. Short Course: Textile Selection and Apparel Construction Methods.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 504. Intellectual Foundations of Family and Consumer Sciences Leadership.

(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate classification
Exposure to a variety of selected readings that provide an intellectual foundation and framework for the family and consumer sciences profession. Connects the historical and philosophical structure of the profession with perspectives leading to innovative professional action.

FCEDS 507. Program Development in Family and Consumer Sciences.

(3-0) Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: Professional experience in family and consumer sciences or related area
Application of principles of program development to formal and nonformal educational settings, e.g., secondary school family and consumer sciences programs, training positions in business, Cooperative Extension, human services agencies.

FCEDS 508. Models for Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences.

(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences
Selecting teaching strategies and instructional materials based on theories of learning and human development that reflect a professional philosophy of family and consumer sciences. Application to formal and nonformal educational settings with diverse audiences.

FCEDS 511. Research Methods.

(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate classification
An overview of diverse research approaches focusing on methods for collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data. Critique of research reports and development of research proposals.

FCEDS 515. Assessment in Family and Consumer Sciences.

(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered even-numbered years. Prereq: Introductory statistical and program development skills
Role of assessment in family and consumer sciences education programs. Planning and constructing test items and other assessments of school and nonschool learning.

FCEDS 518. Occupational, Career and Technical Programs.

(Dual-listed with FCEDS 418). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: FCEDS 206; 400 hours employment in a family and consumer sciences related field.
Philosophy of career and technical education. 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. May be used toward Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences and Multioccupations Endorsements.

FCEDS 521. International Perspectives of Family and Consumer Sciences.

(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered even-numbered years. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences
Examination of family and consumer sciences from an international perspective; focus on the roles and responsibilities of women in development. Application and adaptation of content to working with families in other countries and cultures. Student participation in cultural activities and critique of international research articles.

Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

FCEDS 590. Special Topics.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590A. Special Topics: Adult Education.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590B. Special Topics: Administration.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590C. Special Topics: Curriculum.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590D. Special Topics: Evaluation.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590E. Special Topics: Teacher Education.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590F. Special Topics: Occupational, Career and Technical Education.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590G. Special Topics: General.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590H. Special Topics: Research Methodology.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590I. Special Topics: International Education.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590J. Special Topics: Educational Gerontology.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590K. Special Topics: Leadership and Human Relations.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590L. Special Topics: Special Needs.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590M. Special Topics: Family Life Education.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590N. Special Topics: Human Sexuality.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590O. Special Topics: Technology.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590P. Special Topics: Supervision.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590Q. Special Topics: Family/Individual Health.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590R. Special Topics: Consumer Education.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590S. Special Topics: Distance Education.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 590T. Special Topics: Professional Communications.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education

FCEDS 593. Workshop.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
Concentrated group study of new developments in family and consumer sciences education. Sections offered will vary from year to year.

FCEDS 599. Creative Component.

Cr. arr. Prereq: 9 graduate credits in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Courses for graduate students:

FCEDS 610. Seminar.

Cr. 1. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: Graduate classification
Exploration of trends and issues in the profession. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

FCEDS 611. Program Evaluation in Family and Consumer Sciences.

(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered even-numbered years. Prereq: FCEDS 511, FCEDS 515
Application of program evaluation approaches and models to family and consumer sciences programs. Standards for program evaluation.

FCEDS 620. Theories of Administration in Family and Consumer Sciences.

(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered even-numbered years. Prereq: Professional Experience
Review of administrative theory; application to family and consumer sciences programs with emphasis on higher education. Administrative leadership roles and their interrelationships. Consideration of current issues.

FCEDS 690. Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies Advanced Topics.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690A. Advanced Topics: Adult Education.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690B. Advanced Topics: Administration.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690C. Advanced Topics: Curriculum.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690D. Advanced Topics: Evaluation.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690E. Advanced Topics: Teacher Education.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690F. Advanced Topics: Occupational, Career and Technical Education.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690G. Advanced Topics: General.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690I. Advanced Topics: International Education.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690J. Advanced Topics: Educational Gerontology.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690K. Advanced Topics: Leadership and Human Relations.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690L. Advanced Topics: Special Needs.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690M. Advanced Topics: Family Life Education.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690N. Advanced Topics: Human Sexuality.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690O. Advanced Topics: Technology.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690P. Advanced Topics: Supervision.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690Q. Advanced Topics: Family/Individual Health.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690R. Advanced Topics: Consumer Education.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690S. Advanced Topics: Distance Education.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690T. Advanced Topics: Professional Education.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 690U. Advanced Topics: Research Methodology.

Cr. arr. Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral program, permission of instructor; and approval of D.O.G.E
Topics for the independent study will be in any of the following areas:.

FCEDS 699. Research.

Cr. arr. Repeatable.