2021-2022 Course List

This course will evaluate design as it relates to the function and aesthetics found in diverse homes, clothing and other consumer goods.

An advanced nutrition course in the function and interaction of nutrients in metabolic processes. Contains a nutrition research component and research case study, focusing on metabolism in persons selected by the student.

The role and influence of dietetics in society, nutritional assessment and care plans, dietetic principles applied to normal and malnourished states. Case-based approach.

Food, quality, safety, formulation, processing, preservation, and biotechnoogy are explored. Original food science experiments are planned, executed, interpreted, and presented using appropriate scientific techniques.

Study of nutritional needs of pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adulthood. Experience in group dynamics in providing nutritional education to a target population.

The pathophysiological, nutrient assessment, planning, and counseling aspects of biliary, surgical, endocrine, cardiovascular, and renal conditions. Case-based approach.

The system approach to analyzing family situations to make decisions and correlate resources in the resolution of family managerial problems. Emphasis on the application of managerial skills to lifestyle situations: young-families, elderly, special needs, singles, and low income.

Application of economic theories and models that serve as the foundation for research in consumer economics. Course readings will cover theories along with empirical applications.

Philosophy and objectives of adult education in family consumer sciences with emphasis on informal teaching-learning environments; procedures for planning and developing programs with an advisory committee; and teaching experiences with the adult learner. F (every year), S (even-numbered years)

Application of theory and practice for career and technical education programming.

A systems perspective on parent-child relationship. This course covers parent-child issues during the stages of human development. It also focuses on special needs children and families, cross-cultural issues, and family violence. Emphasis is on research and theory and parenting education strategies. F

A scheduled work assignment that will include on-site experiences with parents in early childhood family education.

Topics announced as offered. May be repeated.

A scheduled work assignment with supervision in private business, industry, and government agency appropriate to each area of concentration.

A scheduled work assignment with supervision in private business, industry, and government agency appropriate to each area of concentration.

Students will learn about the structures, dynamics, and diverse features of families in the US. Course material will address the reciprocal nature of relationships between family and community, the effects of social change, and technological advances on families by taking into account cultural and ethnic considerations. The social aspects of sexual development of children, adolescents and adults will be addressed.

Using a population health management perspective, students will gain a strong foundation in the science of nutrition as medicine and the application of nutrition in prevention in coordination with the healthcare team.

Opportunity for independent study with guidance of graduate faculty.

Analysis of curriculum trends in family consumer science programs including vocational education programs. Application of curriculum development principles. (V)

This course will explore theory, concepts, and procedures required for Family Consumer Science educators to prepare them for incorporating experiential education in child development and family studies; foods and nutrition; clothing and textiles; housing; consumerism; and independent living when teaching students in grades 5-12.

Promotes appreciation and understanding of cinema through the study of film style, film history, film genres, and the cultural impact of films.

Goal Areas:

GE-06

Study and analysis of the elements basic to a critical understanding of film: story elements; visual design; cinematography and color; editing and special effects; functions of sound and music; styles of acting and directing; and functions of genre and social beliefs.

Goal Areas:

GE-06