Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies
Administrated by the Department of Apparel, Educational Studies and Hospitality Management.
Undergraduate Study
The program offers study for the bachelor of science degree in family and consumer sciences education and studies (FCEdS). Students choose one of three options: Teacher Licensure, Communications, or Professional Studies. Graduates of the teacher licensure option teach in general and occupational programs of family and consumer sciences in middle, junior, and senior high schools. Graduates of the Communications option have a broad-based knowledge of family and consumer sciences and the ability to communicate in a global and technologically changing society. They are able to plan, develop, creatively present and evaluate information. Graduates of the Professional Studies option pursue individualized career goals in family and consumer sciences that apply integrative knowledge of family and consumer sciences in diverse careers for global settings.
Students in Teacher Licensure follow program and university procedures for admission to the university teacher education program. This program option is approved by the Iowa Department of Education for the preparation of career and technical education family and consumer sciences teachers. Every teacher licensure student must demonstrate achievement of the identified teacher licensure standards. Standards will be assessed in appropriate courses. For additional teacher education requirements, see Teacher Education.
Graduates in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies have a broad understanding of individual and family well-being. Graduates apply knowledge of family and consumer sciences content in global professional settings. They use research findings to improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Due to the integrative and synergistic nature of family and consumer sciences, graduates address and act on complex problems confronting individuals, families, and communities.
Opportunities are available for obtaining a minor from other programs through careful selection of elective credits and consultation with an adviser. For example, students pursuing the Communications and Professional Studies options are encouraged to consider obtaining a minor in journalism and mass communications or in one of the subject matter areas of family and consumer sciences such as family finance, housing, and policy. They also are encouraged to enhance their program by selecting relevant additional courses in their area of interest. Students in the Teacher Licensure option may choose to add an additional endorsement such as Health Education or Coaching Interscholastic Athletics.
The program offers a minor in family and consumer sciences education. The minor is earned by successfully completing 15 credits from an approved list See program for details.
Communication Proficiency Requirement: C or better in ENGL 150 Critical Thinking and Communication and ENGL 250 Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition.
Graduate Study
The program offers work for the degrees master of science, master of education, and doctor of philosophy, each with the major, family and consumer sciences education. The M.S. degree requires a thesis; the M.Ed. degree requires a creative component; the Ph.D. requires a dissertation. Minors are available.
Programs for advanced degrees with a major in family and consumer sciences education are tailored to fit the educational background, experience, and professional goals of the student. Areas of study provided by the department include program planning, curriculum, evaluation, research methods, supervision and administration, international education and development, and teacher education. Opportunities are available for strengthening one’s background in subject matter in other programs in the College of Human Sciences.
Students who complete a graduate program are professional family and consumer sciences educators and teacher educators who foster program planning, implementation, and evaluation at state, national, and international levels. They are producers and disseminators of research and scholarship in family and consumer sciences education and are leaders in programs and services for clientele in diverse settings. Currently, the graduate program is not accepting new admissions.
Courses primarily for undergraduate students
FCEDS 102. Learning Community Seminar.
Cr. R.
Repeatable. F.S.
Learning Community seminar for Human Sciences entering transfer students. Group social and professional activities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
FCEDS 206. Professional Roles in Family and Consumer Sciences.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.
Overview of various roles in professional settings, e.g., community agencies, secondary schools, business and industry, Cooperative Extension.
FCEDS 306. Educational Principles for Family and Consumer Sciences.
(3-2) Cr. 4.
F.
Prereq: 15 credits in family and consumer sciences subject matter; enrollment in Sp Ed 450
Principles of teaching and learning applied to family and consumer sciences content, including family financial literacy. Instructional methods appropriate for formal and nonformal educational settings. Specific strategies for diverse audiences. May be used for family life certification.
FCEDS 318. Occupational, Career and Technical Programs.
(Dual-listed with 518). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 206 and 400 hours work experience in a family and consumer sciences related job
Historical development of family and consumer sciences. Planning and implementing programs in occupational 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 Multi-Occupation Cooperative endorsement.
FCEDS 413. Curriculum Planning for Family and Consumer Sciences and Family Life Education.
(2-2) Cr. 4.
S.
Prereq: 306
Philosophy of career and technical education. Curriculum development in family and consumer sciences programs for school settings. Accommodating exceptional learners. May be used for family life certification.
FCEDS 417. Supervised Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences.
Cr. 3-8.
Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: 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.
A. Vocational family and consumer sciences. Cr. 8.
B. Family and consumer sciences. Cr. 3 to 8.
FCEDS 490. Independent Study.
Cr. arr.
F.S.SS.
A. Adult Education
C. Curriculum
D. Evaluation
E. Cooperative Extension
G. General
H. Honors
I. International
K. Occupational Education
N. Leadership and Human Relations
P. Special Needs/Mainstreaming
R. Vocational Education
S. Technology and Distance Education
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduate students
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
A. Adult Education
B. Supervision and Administration
C. Curriculum
D. Evaluation
E. Teacher Education
F. Occupational, Career and Technical Education
G. General
H. Research Methodology
I. International Education
J. Middle Level Education
K. Textile Selection and Apparel Construction Methods
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 2012.
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 318). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 206 and 400 hours work experience in a family and consumer sciences related job
Historical development of family and consumer sciences. Planning and implementing programs in occupational 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 Multi-Occupation Cooperative endorsement.
FCEDS 521. International Perspectives of Family and Consumer Sciences.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. SS., offered 2012.
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
A. Adult Education
B. Administration
C. Curriculum
D. Evaluation
E. Teacher Education
F. Occupational, Career and Technical Education
G. General
H. Research Methodology
I. International Education
J. Educational Gerontology
K. Leadership and Human Relations
M. Family Life Education
N. Human Sexuality
O. Technology
P. Supervision
Q. Family/Individual Health
R. Consumer Education
S. Distance Education
T. Professional Communications
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 2012.
Prereq: 511, 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 2012.
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:.
A. Adult Education
B. Administration
C. Curriculum
D. Evaluation
E. Teacher Education
F. Occupational, Career and Technical Education
G. General
I. International Education
J. Educational Gerontology
K. Leadership and Human Relations
M. Family Life Education
N. Human Sexuality
O. Technology
P. Supervision
Q. Family/Individual Health
R. Consumer Education
S. Distance Education
T. Professional Education
U. Research Methodology
FCEDS 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.