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Course Offerings in Family and Consumer Sciences
Child and Family Studies (CFS)
206. Human Development Through the Lifespan, 4 hours, Fall, Spring
Major milestones of development in each stage from prenatal to late adulthood and death. Physical,
cognitive, and psycho-social growth. Laboratory. Same as PSY 206.207. Infancy and Early Childhood, 3 hours, Fall
Research, developmental milestones and activities during first nine years. Lab opportunities for
interaction with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Prerequisite: CFS 206.301. Family Relationships, 3 hours, Fall, Spring, Mayterm
Family dynamics and roles of family interaction. The influence of family experiences on individual
growth, development, and relationship functioning. Small discussion group component. Prerequisite: jr/sr standing.304. Parenting, 3 hours, Spring
Parenting as a developmental role. Discipline strategies and resources. Prerequisite: CFS 206 or instructor's consent.305. Family Sciences, 3 hours, Fall
Examination of existing theoretical frameworks to provide a context for understanding todays family
in the complex social world. Student understanding of the various frameworks is enhanced by
application of a framework to analysis of interactional dynamics of families. Prerequisite: CFS 206.404. Administration of Programs for Young Children, 3 hours, Spring
Principles of administration and management, parent involvement, and community resources. Prerequisites:
CFS 414 and 415 and/or instructors consent.407. Current Topics in Child and Family Studies, 3 hours, Fall
Research and readings on selected issues affecting children and families. Prerequisites: CFS 206 or PSY 204, CFS 305. Same as PSY 409414. Programs for Young Children I: Creativity and Expression, 3 hours, Fall
Theoretical and experiential base for designing developmentally appropriate curriculum for young
children which promotes self expression and creativity through art, music, dramatic play, manipulative,
constructive play, language arts. Practica in CDL. Prerequisite: CFS 206 or PSY 204.415. Programs for Young Children II: Discovery, 3 hours, Spring
Theoretical and experiential base for designing developmentally appropriate curriculum for young
children which promotes discovery and problem solving in mathematics, sciences, social studies.
Practica in CDL. Prerequisites: CFS 206 or PSY 204, FSC 414.465. Internship in Child and Family Studies, 3 hours, Fall, Spring, Summer
Supervised experience in a selected setting/program for children and families. Prerequisites: CFS 206 and 414 and instructor's consent.Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE)
320. Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 3 hours, Spring odd years
Development and philosophy. Program operation and curriculum development. Prerequisite: EDUC 204 or instructor's consent.424. Methods of Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 3 hours, Fall odd years
Principles, objectives, methods, materials, procedures and evaluation for teaching family and consumer
sciences. Prerequisite: FCSE 320 or instructor's consent.425. Organization and Administration of Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 3 hours, Spring even years
Secondary school programs including methods, materials and curriculum development. Prerequisite: FCSE 320.Consumer Services (CS)
135. Personal and Family Management, 3 hours, Fall, Spring
Developing goal-setting, time management, stress management, decision making and planning skills
to improve personal and family management.333. Public Policy and the Family, 3 hours, Fall
Clarifying perspectives, becoming informed about consumer and family issues, and learning strategies
for influencing policy makers.338. Personal and Family Finance, 3 hours, Fall, Spring
Financial management for individuals and families; budgeting, credit, insurance, taxes, savings,
debt repayment, investing, and retirement.339. Financial Counseling, 3 hours, Spring alternate years
Examination of the components of financial counseling including counseling skills, credit legislation,
debt reduction methods, collection policies and practices, bankruptcy, and government assistance
programs. Prerequisite: CS 338.431. Professional and Personal Management, 1 hour, Fall, Spring
Relationship strategies, leadership styles and management skills to enhance professional marketability
and success. Prerequisites: CS 135 or instructors consent, jr/sr standing.432. Resident Management Laboratory, 3 hours, Fall, Spring, Summer on demand
An integrative, cooperative, simulated experience emphasizing communication, relationship strategies,
problem solving, leadership and management skills. Second semester jr/sr standing.
Corequisite: CS 431. Prerequisites: CS 135, FN 214 and 310, and instructor's consent.433. Advanced Management Practicum, 3 hours, lab fee, Fall, Spring
A supervised practicum for non-traditional students emphasizing communication, problem-solving,
and management skills including financial management, household management, and goal setting.
Student's residence (house or apartment) serves as practicum lab. Corequisite: CS 431. Prerequisites: CS 135, FN 214 and 310, and instructor's consent.467. Internship in Consumer Services, 3 hours, Fall, Spring, Summer
Supervised experience in consumer services related business or agency. Prerequisites: CS 135, INTD 247, RTL 348, CS, 338 CS 430, and instructor's consent.Consumer Services: Interior Design (INTD)
246. Architectural Drafting, 3 hours, lab fee, Fall even years
Basic drafting skills, lettering types, construction methods, and working drawings for residential
design. Laboratory.247. Fundamentals of Interior Design, 3 hours, Fall
Artistic and design factors in planning, selection and arrangement of furnishings to meet the needs
of contemporary families in the interior environment. Prerequisite: RTL 141 or instructor's consent.252. Fundamentals of Space Planning, 3 hours, lab fee, Spring even years
An introduction and comprehensive study of spatial development for residential and non-residential
spaces. The application of programming, theories of proxemics, anthropometrics, ergonomics, Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and universal design as factors that impact the
design process are emphasized. Laboratory. Prerequisites: RTL 141, INTD 246 and 247.254. Material and Finishes, 3 hours, Spring even years
A study of the fundamental uses of materials, applications of these materials and appropriateness of
materials for interior applications including lighting, color theory and textiles. Emphasis on selection,
cost, installation, and code/standards requirements. Prerequisites: RTL 141, INTD 247.350. Interior Design Studio I, 3 hours, lab fee, Fall odd years
Problem solving in microenvironments using the design process. Emphasis on communication and
presentation pertaining to residential design. Laboratory. Prerequisite: INTD 352.352. Kitchen and Bath, 3 hours, lab fee, Fall odd years
Advanced application of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) standards for kitchen
and bath design. Emphasis placed upon kitchen and bath mechanical systems, equipment and materials,
planning standards and safety criteria and drawing and presentation standards. Laboratory.
Prerequisites: INTD 252 and 254.354. AutoCAD, 3 hours lab fee, Fall odd years
Basic computer-aided design and drafting skills for interior design using AutoCAD and other software
applications. Emphasis placed on computer-aided drafting procedures and methods used in
architectural drafting and design to generate and manage professional drawings. Laboratory. Prerequisites: INTD 246 and 247.445. History of Interiors I, 3 hours, Fall odd years
Survey of architecture, interiors, and furniture design from antiquity through 18th century.450. Interior Design Studio II, 3 hours, lab fee, Spring even years
Problem solving applied to commercial interiors. Programming, spatial analysis and team project
approach. Laboratory. Prerequisite: INTD 350.455. History of Interiors II, 3 hours, Spring odd years
Survey of architecture, interiors, and furniture design from 19th century to present. Prerequisite: INTD 445.459. Business Procedures in Interior Design, 3 hours, Spring even years
Introduction to the business aspect of the profession including: business management, marketing design services, and project management. Prerequisite: INTD 247.469. Internship in Interior Design, 3 hours, Fall, Spring, Summer
Supervised experience with interior design related business. Prerequisites: INTD 350, instructors consent.Consumer Services: Retailing (RTL)
141. Design, Culture, and the Near Environment, 3 hours, lab fee, Fall, Spring
Impact of design in the near environment, emphasizing the ecosystem of cultures, symbols, and
individuals as a means to understanding self and others.242. Textiles and Clothing Construction, 3 hours, lab fee, Spring
Principles of fabric selection, apparel construction, and garment fit. Laboratory.344. Flat Pattern Design, 3 hours, lab fee, Offered periodically
Application of flat pattern design techniques to the individual's interest in the construction of apparel
or interior design. Laboratory. Prerequisite: RTL 242 or instructor's consent.348. Retailing, 3 hours, Fall
A strategic entrepreneur perspective which includes philosophy, objectives, location, organization,
finance, operation, consumer decision making, and environmental analysis.351. Consumer Behavior, 3 hours, Spring even years
The design of marketing strategies based on consumer behavior analysis. Topics include affect and
cognition, decision making, conditioning and learning process, and environmental influences.441. Merchandise Management, 3 hours, Spring
Retailing functions related to profit and loss, cost of merchandise sold, pricing, inventory valuation,
planning, buying and control. Prerequisite: RTL 348 or instructor's consent.442. Advertising and Sales Promotion, 3 hours, Spring
A normative framework for managing the promotional mix of advertising, personal selling, public
relations, and sales promotion. Prerequisite: RTL 348 or instructor's consent.443. Visual Presentation and Store Design, 3 hours, lab fee, FallImage development, store design and space management; merchandise presentation. Laboratory.
Prerequisite: RTL 348 or instructor's consent.444. Fashion Merchandising, 3 hours, Offered periodically
The dynamics, production, markets, procurement, and distribution of fashion. Prerequisite: RTL 348 or instructor's consent.446. Tailoring, 3 hours, lab fee, Offered periodically
Advanced fitting and construction principles. Laboratory. Prerequisite: RTL 242 or instructor's consent.468. Internship in Retailing, 3 hours, Fall, Spring, Summer
Supervised experience in a retail establishment. Prerequisites: RTL 441, 442, 443, and instructor's consent.Foods and Nutrition (FN)
114. Food and People, 3 hours, Spring even years
Multicultural factors which influence human food selection with emphasis on the nutritional significance
of a changing world food supply.210. Basic Nutrition, 3 hours, Fall
Fundamentals of nutrition for human well being.214. Science of Nutrition, 3 hours, Fall, Spring
Essential nutrients, their sources and functions in the human body. Daily food selection across the
lifespan using a variety of nutritional guidelines. For family and consumer sciences and nursing
majors and other health professionals.310. Principles of Food Preparation, Management and Service, 4 hours, lab fee, Fall, Spring
Principles of food science and meal planning with emphasis on management, quality preparation,
acceptability and service. Laboratory. Prerequisite: FN 214.311. Nutrition Education and the Community, 3 hours, Spring even years
Theory and field observation of problems and services. Laboratory. Prerequisites: FN 114, 214, instructor's consent.313. Quantity Food Procurement, Production and Service, 3 hours, lab fee, Fall odd years
Theory and practice. Planning, use and care of equipment/facility, service, merchandising and quality
assurance. Laboratory. Prerequisite: FN 214, 310.314. Food Service Management, 3 hours, Fall odd years Applied management theory including financial, personnel and other resource information.
Corequisite: FN 313.316. Experimental Food Science, 3 hours, lab fee, Fall even years Analysis of food through individual experimentation utilizing physical and sensory evaluation, relating
findings to research literature. Laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 or equivalent, FN 310, instructor's consent.411. Advanced Nutrition, 3 hours, Fall
Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins; role of vitamins and minerals in metabolism; and
significance of nutrition assessment tools and their application throughout the life cycle. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 or equivalent, FN 214, instructor's consent.412. Medical Nutritional Therapy, 3 hours, Spring
Nutrient needs for planning, intervention and evaluation in disease states. Prerequisites: FN 411, instructor's consent.421. Seminar in Foods, Nutrition, and Dietetics, 1 hour, Fall
Professional aspects of food and nutrition sciences and dietetics with an emphasis on health care
systems, credentialing, communications, ethics, and public policy. Prerequisite: sr. standing or instructor's consent.466. Field Experience in Foods, Nutrition, and Dietetics, 3 hours, Fall, Spring, Summer
Experience in food service establishment, dietetic service of health care facility, or health/wellness
center under supervision of Registered Dietitian (RD). Prerequisites: FN 311, 313, 314, instructor's consent.General
121. Professional Orientation, 1 hour, Fall
Survey of profession. Career opportunities and preparation for professional study.221. Multicultural Etiquette, 3 hours, Offered Periodically
Focus on basic concepts and processes involved in verbal/nonverbal communication through etiquette
-appropriate behaviors for personal and business situations in diverse and multicultural settings.400. Teaching Assistantship, 1-3 hours, Fall, Spring, Summer
Majors assist with research, class activities, and tutoring; by departmental invitation. S/F grading.
May be taken more than once, limit 6 hours.421. Senior Seminar, 1 hour, Fall
Mission, ecological perspective, professional ethics, and future directions for family and consumer
sciences. Strategies for professional growth and public advocacy. Prerequisites: sr standing, FCS 121.
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