Administered by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Leading to the degree bachelor of science.
The curriculum in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies (FCEDS) prepares graduates with a broad understanding of individual and family well-being. Graduates apply knowledge and research in family and consumer sciences content in global professional settings. They work in an integrative fashion to improve well-being by addressing and acting on complex problems confronting individuals, families, and communities. The study of Family and Consumer Sciences Education incorporates the following 16 areas (http://www.nasafacs.org/national-standards-and-competencies.html): Career, Community and Family Connections; Consumer and Family Resources; Consumer Services; Education and Early Childhood; Facilities Management and Maintenance; Family; Family and Community Services; Food Production and Services; Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition; Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation; Housing and Interior Design; Human Development; Interpersonal Relationship; Nutrition and Wellness; Parenting; and Textiles, Fashion and Apparel.
Students in the curriculum choose one of three options: Teacher Licensure, Communications, or Professional Studies.
Graduates of the Teacher Licensure option may teach family and consumer sciences in middle, junior high, and senior high schools. Students who enroll in Teacher Licensure must apply and be accepted into the educator preparation program prior to enrolling in advanced courses. This program option is approved by the Iowa Department of Education for the preparation of comprehensive and occupational career and technical education family and consumer sciences teachers.
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. Students apply the principles of educational presentations, journalism, marketing, and public relations to the family and consumer sciences field within businesses, agencies, and organizations that work to empower individuals, families, and communities.
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 are prepared to work in a variety of careers ranging from non-profit organizations to the private sector in a business or entrepreneurial venture working with family nutrition, financial planning, life planning, current issues or other topics from the 16 content areas that affect individuals, families and communities.
Students in FCEDS may choose coursework that leads to becoming a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE), a program that has been approved by the National Council on Family Relations. These courses provide the basic education for students interested in working with families, including adolescents, parents, or adults working to strengthen relationships. The student takes courses that support the development of knowledge and skills in family life content areas selected by the National Council on Family Relations. The certification is a voluntary credential that requires the individual to complete a degree in an approved program and to have at least two years of work experience in family life education settings. Iowa State University does not grant the Certified Family Life Educator credential. The certification is granted only by the National Council on Family Relations. See http://www.hdfs.hs.iastate.edu/undergraduate-majors/cfle/ and/or http://www.ncfr.org/cfle-certification.
Graduates may also choose from one of several nationally recognized professional certifications available from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Council for Certification. This program measures competencies of FCS professionals using high-quality, rigorous assessments. Certifications that are currently available are (https://www.aafcs.org/home): CFCS: Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences; CFCS-HDFS: Certified in Human Development and Family Studies; CFCS-HNFS: Certified in Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science; and CPFFE: Certified Personal and Family Finance Educator.
There is also an opportunity to take courses that will allow you to be recommended for a family and consumer sciences-general endorsement or teacher licensure as a post baccalaureate student.
Communication Proficiency Requirement: A student must achieve a grade of C or higher in ENGL 150, Critical Thinking and Communication, and ENGL 250, Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition. A student achieving a grade of C- or lower in 150 and/or 250 must either repeat the course(s), earning a minimum grade of C, or, in consultation with the advisor and the coordinator of freshman English, complete another appropriate English writing course with a minimum grade of C.
Curriculum in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies
Administered by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Leading to a degree bachelor of science.
This curriculum provides a broad-based program of study focusing on preparation for professional careers related to education or community leadership. Courses are required in general education and the College core.
Students in the program choose one of three options: Teacher Licensure, Communications, or Professional Studies.
Option 1, Teacher Licensure, is designed for students seeking careers as family and consumer sciences educators in a variety of settings such as middle, junior high, and senior high schools. Further information about educator preparation programs appears under Teacher Education in the School of Education.
Option 2, Communications, is designed for students seeking careers emphasizing the use of principles in journalism, marketing, communications, and public relations with diverse populations in business or social agency settings as well as extension, community agencies, community colleges, and youth and adult education programs in the global community.
Option 3, Professional Studies, is designed to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an individualized program which is planned with their academic advisors. Careers include working with diverse populations in Extension, business, community agencies, and community colleges, or non-profit groups and organizations involving youth and adult education programs.
A minor in Educational Services in Family and Consumer Sciences is available, see requirements under Human Development and Family Studies Courses and Programs or in the catalog section Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies.
Option 1: Teacher Licensure
Total Credits for FCEDS (Teacher Licensure): 123
Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies Core: 22 credits
| HD FS 110 | Freshman Learning Community Orientation | 1 |
| or HD FS 111 | New Transfer Student Seminar | |
| FCEDS 206 | Professional Roles in Family and Consumer Sciences ** | 2 |
| FCEDS 306 | Educational Principles for Family and Consumer Sciences | 4 |
| FS HN 167 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HD FS 239 | Consumer Issues * | 3 |
| HD FS 249 | Parenting and Family Diversity Issues | 3 |
| HD FS 276 | Human Sexuality * | 3 |
| HD FS 283 | Personal and Family Finance * | 3 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
*Must receive a "C-" or above
** Must receive a "C" or above.
Teacher Licensure Courses: 66-67 credits
| EDUC 203 | A Connected World: Technology for Learning, Creating, and Collaborating | 1 |
| EDUC 303 | Introduction to Educational Technology | 1 |
| EDUC 403 | Intermediate Educational Technology | 1 |
| EDUC 204 | Social Foundations of Education in the United States: Secondary ** | 3 |
| EDUC 219 | Orientation to Teacher Education: FCS, History, Math, Science and World Language and Cultures Majors ** | 1 |
| EDUC 333 | Educational Psychology ** | 3 |
| EDUC 406 | Social Justice Education and Teaching: Secondary ** | 3 |
| EDUC 426 | Principles of Secondary Education ** | 3 |
| FCEDS 380V | Pre-Student Teaching Experience in FCS Education: Practicum in FCS Labs | 1-2 |
| FCEDS 413 | Planning and Assessment for Family and Consumer Sciences ** | 3 |
| FCEDS 417A | Supervised Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences: Vocational family and consumer sciences. ** | 8 |
| FCEDS 417B | Supervised Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences: Family and consumer sciences. ** | 8 |
| FCEDS 418 | Foundations of Career and Technical Education in Family and Consumer Sciences | 3 |
| FCEDS 480V | Pre-Student Teaching Experience in FCS Education: Practicum in Diverse Settings | 2 |
| FS HN 111 | Fundamentals of Food Preparation * | 2 |
| FS HN 115 | Food Preparation Laboratory * | 1 |
| H SCI 150 | Dialogues on Diversity | 1 |
| HD FS 224 | Development in Young Children: Birth through Age 8 * | 3 |
| SP ED 401 | Teaching Secondary Students with Exceptionalities in General Education ** | 3 |
| FCEDS 301K | Short Course: Textile Selection and Apparel Construction Methods | 3-4 |
| or A M D 121 | Apparel Assembly Processes | |
| Two of the following: | 6-7 | |
| Textile Science | ||
| Fundamentals of Interior Design * | ||
| Human Factors in Interior Design * | ||
| Interior Design History/Theory/Criticism I | ||
| Short Course: Housing | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Development and Guidance in Middle Childhood * | ||
| Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood * | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Food and the Consumer | ||
| Guidance and Group Management in Early Childhood * | ||
| Housing and Services for Families and Children * | ||
| Abuse and Illness in Families | ||
| Fundamentals of Financial Planning * | ||
| Personal and Consumer Health * | ||
| Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | ||
| Total Credits | 66-69 | |
*Must receive a "C-" or above
** Must receive a "C" or above.
Communications and Library: 10 credits
| ENGL 150 | Critical Thinking and Communication ** | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition ** | 3 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Professional Communication | ||
| Conflict Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Business and Professional Speaking | ||
| LIB 160 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
** Must receive a "C" or above.
Natural Sciences and Mathematical Disciplines: 9-10 credits
| BIOL 101 | Introductory Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 155 | Human Biology | |
| MATH or STAT course from approved general education options | 3-4 | |
| CHEM 160 | Chemistry in Modern Society | 3 |
Teacher Licensure and Communications majors must have completed high school Chemistry | ||
| Total Credits | 9-10 | |
Social Sciences: 9 credits
| AESHM 421 | Developing Global Leadership: Maximizing Human Potential | 3 |
| HD FS 102 | Individual and Family Development, Health, and Well-being | 3 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Dress, Appearance, and Diversity in Society | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| World Food Issues: Past and Present | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Humanities: 6-8 credits
Select from approved general education options.
Total Credits: 6
Total Credits: 123
Option 2: Communications
Total Credits for FCEDS (Communication Option): 123
Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies Core: 22 credits
| HD FS 110 | Freshman Learning Community Orientation | 1 |
| or HD FS 111 | New Transfer Student Seminar | |
| FCEDS 206 | Professional Roles in Family and Consumer Sciences | 2 |
| FCEDS 306 | Educational Principles for Family and Consumer Sciences | 4 |
| FS HN 167 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HD FS 239 | Consumer Issues | 3 |
| HD FS 249 | Parenting and Family Diversity Issues | 3 |
| HD FS 276 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HD FS 283 | Personal and Family Finance | 3 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Communications Options Courses: 51 credits
| AESHM 287 | Principles of Management in Human Sciences | 3 |
| ENGL 302 | Business Communication | 3 |
| FS HN 101 | Food and the Consumer | 3 |
| HD FS 367 | Abuse and Illness in Families | 3 |
| HD FS 369 | Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies | 3 |
| HD FS 377 | Aging and the Family | 3 |
| HD FS 395 | Children, Families, and Public Policy | 3 |
| HD FS 418B | Professional Practice Reflection/Discussion: Internships | 2 |
| HD FS 449 | Program Evaluation and Proposal Writing | 3 |
| HD FS 486 | Administration of Human Services Programs | 3 |
| H S 110 | Personal and Consumer Health | 3 |
| JL MC 110 | Orientation to Journalism and Communication | 1 |
| P R 220 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
| P R 305 | Publicity Methods | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Rhetorical Website Design | ||
| Technical Communication | ||
| Visual Communication of Quantitative Information | ||
| Business and Technical Editing | ||
| Visual Aspects of Business and Technical Communication | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Digital Design Communications | ||
| Media Management | ||
| World Communication Systems | ||
| Diversity in the Media | ||
| FCEDS 491A | Supervised Experiences in a Professional Setting: Communications | 6 |
| Total Credits | 51 | |
Communications and Library: 10 credits
| ENGL 150 | Critical Thinking and Communication ** | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition ** | 3 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Professional Communication | ||
| Conflict Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Business and Professional Speaking | ||
| LIB 160 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
** Must receive a "C" or above.
Natural Sciences and Mathematical Disciplines: 10 credits
| BIOL 101 | Introductory Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 155 | Human Biology | |
| CHEM 160 | Chemistry in Modern Society | 3 |
| STAT 101 | Principles of Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT 104 | Introduction to Statistics | |
Teacher Licensure and Communications majors must have completed high school Chemistry | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Social Sciences: 9 credits
| AESHM 421 | Developing Global Leadership: Maximizing Human Potential | 3 |
| HD FS 102 | Individual and Family Development, Health, and Well-being | 3 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Dress, Appearance, and Diversity in Society | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| World Food Issues: Past and Present | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Humanities: 6 credits
Select from approved general education options.
Total Credits: 6
Electives: 15 credits
Total Credits: 123
Option 3: Professional Studies
Total credits for FCEDS (Professional Studies): 123
Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies Core: 22 credits
| HD FS 110 | Freshman Learning Community Orientation | 1 |
| or HD FS 111 | New Transfer Student Seminar | |
| FCEDS 206 | Professional Roles in Family and Consumer Sciences | 2 |
| FCEDS 306 | Educational Principles for Family and Consumer Sciences | 4 |
| FS HN 167 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HD FS 239 | Consumer Issues | 3 |
| HD FS 249 | Parenting and Family Diversity Issues | 3 |
| HD FS 276 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HD FS 283 | Personal and Family Finance | 3 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Professional Studies Courses: 47 credits
| FCEDS 413 | Planning and Assessment for Family and Consumer Sciences | 3 |
| FS HN 101 | Food and the Consumer | 3 |
| HD FS 367 | Abuse and Illness in Families | 3 |
| HD FS 369 | Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies | 3 |
| HD FS 377 | Aging and the Family | 3 |
| HD FS 395 | Children, Families, and Public Policy | 3 |
| HD FS 418B | Professional Practice Reflection/Discussion: Internships | 2 |
| HD FS 449 | Program Evaluation and Proposal Writing | 3 |
| HD FS 486 | Administration of Human Services Programs | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Entrepreneurship in Human Sciences | ||
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Household Finance and Policy | ||
| Fundamentals of Financial Planning | ||
| Family Savings and Investments | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Aesthetics of Consumer Experience | ||
| Cultural Perspectives of Dress | ||
| Aesthetics | ||
| Two of the following: | 6 | |
| Business Communication | ||
| Technical Communication | ||
| Principles of Public Relations | ||
| Publicity Methods | ||
| FCEDS 491B | Supervised Experiences in a Professional Setting: Professional Studies | 6 |
| Total Credits | 47 | |
Communications and Library: 10 credits
| ENGL 150 | Critical Thinking and Communication ** | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition ** | 3 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Professional Communication | ||
| Conflict Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| Business and Professional Speaking | ||
| LIB 160 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
** Must receive a "C" or above.
Natural Sciences and Mathematical Disciplines: 9-10 credits
| BIOL 101 | Introductory Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 155 | Human Biology | |
| MATH or STAT course from approved general education options | 3-4 | |
| CHEM 160 | Chemistry in Modern Society | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9-10 | |
Social Sciences: 9 credits
| HD FS 102 | Individual and Family Development, Health, and Well-being | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Developing Global Leadership: Maximizing Human Potential | ||
| Dress, Appearance, and Diversity in Society | ||
| World Food Issues: Past and Present | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Humanities: 6 credits
Select from approved general education options.
Total Credits: 6
College of Human Sciences Electives: 13-15 credits
Choose from AESHM, FCEDS, FS HN, HD FS, HSP M, H S, or AMD (TC)minimum 9 credits at 300 level or above; electives total will vary to equal a total of 123 credits
University Electives: 6-7 credits
Total Credits: 123
The courses listed in this section are approved general education course options for this major.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 9-10 credits. Coursework designed to facilitate students' understanding of the structure and behavior of the natural world and appreciate mathematics as a valuable tool of the sciences and an intrinsically important way of thinking.
| Licensure | ||
Select 3-4 credits from: | ||
| Introduction to Probability | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Ideas | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Discrete Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Mathematics for Elementary Education I | ||
| Principles of Statistics | ||
| Communications | ||
Select 3-4 credits from: | ||
| Principles of Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Professional Studies | ||
Select 3-4 credits from: | ||
| Introduction to Probability | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Ideas | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Discrete Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Mathematics for Elementary Education I | ||
| Principles of Statistics | ||
Humanities: 6 credits. Coursework designed to assist students to develop an understanding of human cultural heritage and history, and an appreciation of reasoning and the aesthetic value of human creativity.
Note: Courses meeting International Perspectives requirements are marked with an *. Additional courses may be found in departments listed with a double **.
| AESHM 342 | Aesthetics of Consumer Experience | 3 |
| AF AM 201 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
| AF AM 334 | Africana Religions | 3 |
| AF AM 347 | Studies in African American Literature | 3 |
| AF AM 353 | History of African Americans I | 3 |
| AF AM 354 | History of African Americans II | 3 |
| A M D 257 | Museum Studies | 3 |
| A M D 354 | History of European and North American Dress * | 3 |
| AM IN 210 | Introduction to American Indian Studies | 3 |
| AM IN 240 | Introduction to American Indian Literature | 3 |
| AM IN 346 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ARCH 221 | History of Pre-Modern Architecture * | 3 |
| ARCH 420 | Topics in American Architecture | 3 |
| Art History (ART H) ** | ||
| American Sign Language (ASL) | ||
| Classical Studies (CL ST) ** | ||
| CMDIS 286 | Communicating with the Deaf | 3 |
| DANCE 270 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DANCE 360 | History and Philosophy of Dance | 3 |
| ENGL 201 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 225 | Survey of British Literature to 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL 226 | Survey of British Literature since 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL 227 | Survey of American Literature to 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 228 | Survey of American Literature since 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 240 | Introduction to American Indian Literature | 3 |
| HD FS 240 | Literature for Children | 3 |
| History (HIST) ** | ||
| HSP M 260 | Global Tourism Management * | 3 |
| MUSIC 102 | Introduction to Music Listening * | 3 |
| MUSIC 302 | Masterpieces of Music and Art in Western Culture. | 3 |
| MUSIC 304 | History of American Rock 'n' Roll | 3 |
| MUSIC 383 | History of Music I * | 3 |
| MUSIC 384 | History of Music II * | 3 |
| Philosophy (PHIL) | ||
| Religious Studies (RELIG) ** | ||
| THTRE 106 | Introduction to the Performing Arts | 3 |
| THTRE 110 | Theatre and Society | 3 |
| WGS 201 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| WGS 336 | Religion and Gender | 3 |
| WGS 338 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| WGS 340 | Women's Literature | 3 |
| WGS 345 | Women and Literature: Selected Topics | 3 |
| WGS 370 | Studies in English Translation (including 370F, G, R. S) * | 3 |
| WGS 374 | Sex, Gender, and Culture in the Ancient Mediterranean World * | 3 |
| WGS 385 | Women in Politics | 3 |
| WGS 386 | History of Women in America | 3 |
| World Languages and Cultures (ARABC, CHIN, FRNCH, GER, GREEK, RUS, SPAN) ** | ||
Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies, B.S.-teacher licensure option
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| EDUC 204 | 3 | AESHM 421, A M D 165, FS HN 342, PSYCH 101, or SOC 134 | 3 |
| ENGL 150 | 3 | EDUC 219 | 1 |
| HD FS 102 | 3 | FS HN 167 | 3 |
| HD FS 110 or 111 | 1 | HD FS 276 | 3 |
| LIB 160 | 1 | HD FS 283 | 3 |
| PSYCH 131 (HD FS Learning Community Selection-elective) | 1 | MATH or STAT Course from approved general education options | 3 |
| RELIG 205 (Humanities course) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| EDUC 203 | 1 | A M D 204 | 4 |
| FCEDS 206 | 2 | CHEM 160 | 3 |
| HD FS 239 | 3 | FS HN 111 | 2 |
| BIOL 101 or 155 | 3 | FS HN 115 | 1 |
| COMST 211, 214, 218, SP CM 212, or SP CM 312 | 3 | HD FS 224 | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | 3 | H SCI 150 | 1 |
| Apply to Educator Preparation program | |||
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| EDUC 303 | 1 | EDUC 333 | 3 |
| FCEDS 301K or A M D 121 | 3-4 | EDUC 403 | 1 |
| FCEDS 306 | 4 | FCEDS 380V | 1 |
| HD FS 226 or 227 | 3 | FCEDS 413 | 3 |
| HD FS 249 | 3 | FCEDS 418 | 3 |
| SP ED 401 | 3 | ||
| Humanities | 3 | ||
| 14-15 | 17 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ECON 101 | 3 | FCEDS 417A | 8 |
| EDUC 406 | 3 | FCEDS 417B | 8 |
| EDUC 426 | 3 | PRAXIS II in content & pedagogy to be taken prior to license approval | |
| FCEDS 480V | 2 | ||
| One of the following: A M D 204; ARTID 250, 251, 355; FCEDS 301F | 2-3 | ||
| One of the following: FS HN 101; HD FS 360, 367, 383; H S 110; or HSP M 101 | 3 | ||
| 16-17 | 16 | ||
US Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement: Students in Family and Consumer Sciences Education fulfill the US Diversity by taking HD FS 276 and the International Perspectives Requirement by taking FS HN 342. | |
Note: This sequence is only an example. The number of credits taken each semester should be based on the individual student's situation. Factors that may affect credit hours per semester include student ability, employment, health, activities, and grade point consideration. |
Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies, B.S.-communications option
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 150 | 3 | CHEM 160 (or Natural Sciences Course from approved FCEDS list) | 3 |
| HD FS 102 | 3 | FS HN 167 | 3 |
| HD FS 110 | 1 | FS HN 342 or SOC 134 | 3 |
| HD FS 183 | 1 | STAT 101 or 104 | 4 |
| LIB 160 | 1 | Humanities Course from approved general education options | 3 |
| PSYCH 131 (HD FS Learning Community Selection-elective) | 1 | ||
| RELIG 205 (Humanities course) | 3 | ||
| 13 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AESHM 287 | 3 | COMST 211, 214, 218, SP CM 212, or SP CM 312 | 3 |
| BIOL 101 or 155 | 3 | ENGL 250 | 3 |
| ECON 101 | 3 | HD FS 249 | 3 |
| FCEDS 206 | 2 | HD FS 283 | 3 |
| HD FS 218 | 2 | HD FS 377 | 3 |
| HD FS 239 | 3 | P R 305 | 3 |
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 302 | 3 | ENGL 314 | 3 |
| FCEDS 306 | 4 | HD FS 369 | 3 |
| HD FS 276 | 3 | HD FS 486 | 3 |
| HD FS 367 | 3 | P R 220 | 3 |
| H S 110 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AESHM 421 | 3 | FCEDS 491A (3-6 credits) | 6 |
| HD FS 395 | 3 | Electives (5-9 credits to equal 123 total credits) | 8 |
| HD FS 449 | 3 | ||
| JL MC 242 | 3 | ||
| DSN S 232, JL MC 462, JL MC 476, or JL MC 477 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 14 | ||
US Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement: Students in Family and Consumer Sciences Education fulfill the US Diversity by taking HD FS 276 and the International Perspectives Requirement by taking FS HN 342. | |
Note: This sequence is only an example. The number of credits taken each semester should be based on the individual student's situation. Factors that may affect credit hours per semester include student ability, employment, health, activities, and grade point consideration. |
Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies, B.S.-professional studies option
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 150 | 3 | CHEM 160 (or Natural Sciences course from approved FCEDS list) | 3 |
| FCEDS 206 | 2 | FS HN 167 | 3 |
| FS HN 101 | 3 | FS HN 342 or SOC 134 | 3 |
| HD FS 102 | 3 | MATH or STAT Course from approved general education options | 3 |
| HD FS 110 | 1 | PSYCH 131 (HD FS Learning Community Selection-elective) | 1 |
| LIB 160 | 1 | CHS Elective | 3 |
| RELIG 205 (Humanities course) | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIOL 101 or 155 | 3 | COMST 211, 214, 218, SP CM 212, or SP CM 312 | 3 |
| ECON 101 | 3 | ENGL 250 | 3 |
| FCEDS 306 | 4 | HD FS 249 | 3 |
| HD FS 218 | 2 | HD FS 283 | 3 |
| HD FS 239 | 3 | HD FS 276 | 3 |
| CHS Elective | 3 | HD FS 377 | 3 |
| 18 | 18 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AESHM 342, PHIL 340, or A M D 362 | 3 | ENGL 302 or 314 | 3 |
| HD FS 341, 383, or 482 | 3 | HD FS 369 | 3 |
| HD FS 367 | 3 | HD FS 486 | 3 |
| CHS Elective (300 level or above) | 3 | CHS Elective (300 level or above) | 3 |
| Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities or Art & Design Course | 3 | Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities or Art & Design Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| AESHM 421 | 3 | FCEDS 491B (3-6 credits) | 6 |
| AESHM 474 or MGMT 310 | 3 | H S 110 | 3 |
| HD FS 395 | 3 | Electives to equal 123 total credits | 4 |
| HD FS 449 | 3 | ||
| P R 220, 305, ENGL 302, or ENGL 314 | 3 | ||
| Humanities Course from approved general education options | 3 | ||
| 18 | 13 | ||
US Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement: Students in Family and Consumer Sciences Education fulfill the US Diversity by taking HD FS 276 and the International Perspectives Requirement by taking FS HN 342. | |
Note: This sequence is only an example. The number of credits taken each semester should be based on the individual student's situation. Factors that may affect credit hours per semester include student ability, employment, health, activities, and grade point consideration. |
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
(1-1) Cr. 2. F.
Introduction to various roles in professional settings (community agencies, secondary schools, business and industry, and Cooperative Extension). Focus on factors that have influenced the development and mission of Family and Consumer Sciences programs nationwide. Includes 12 hours of observational practicum experience outside of the regular class schedule.
Cr. 3. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
Short course in current family and consumer sciences offerings.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered odd-numbered years.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
Short course in housing.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered even-numbered years.
Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences or education
Short course in textile selection and apparel construction.
(3-2) Cr. 4. F.
Prereq: FCEDS 206
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.
(Cross-listed with EDUC). (0-2) Cr. 1-2. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: FCEDS 306 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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: FCEDS 306 and admission to Educator Preparation program
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.
Cr. 3-8. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: FCEDS 413; 24 credits in family and consumer sciences subject matter; cumulative grade point of 2.50; admission to Educator Preparation program, reservation required.
Supervised teaching experience in secondary schools.
Cr. 3-8. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: FCEDS 413, 24 credits in family and consumer sciences subject matter, cumulative grade point of 2.50, admission to Educator Preparation program, reservation required.
Supervised teaching experience in secondary schools.
Cr. 3-8. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: FCEDS 413, 24 credits in family and consumer sciences subject matter, cumulative grade point of 2.50, admission to Educator Preparation program, reservation required.
Supervised teaching experience in secondary schools.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in FCEDS 413, admission to Educator Preparation program.
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.
(Cross-listed with EDUC). (0-4) Cr. 2. Repeatable. F.S.
Prereq: FCEDS 306 and admission to Educator Preparation program.
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.
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Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
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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.
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.
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.