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School of Family
& Consumer Sciences Integrated Core Curriculum
Rationale: The development,
assessment, and continuing improvement of the School of Family &
Consumer Sciences undergraduate core curriculum is designed to provide
content and application experiences for majors and minors within the
program. The core courses were designed to teach an integrative focus of
the discipline that emphasizes individuals, families, and communities and
their interdependence. Four core courses are required for each FCS student.
The courses are hierarchical in nature – a grade of “C” or better must be
on record before credit will be granted for the next level course.
The objectives of the Core courses, as a whole, are:
- Core Learning Objective 1:
Articulate the historical foundation of family and consumer sciences,
its evolution over time, its mission, and its integrative focus
- Core
Learning Objective 2: Analyze family structures and apply major
theoretical perspectives to understand individuals and family
behavior, culture, and dynamics
- Core
Learning Objective 3: Apply the systems approach to family and
consumer decision-making as related to the management of resources,
such as nutrition, environments, and textiles.
- Core
Learning Objective 4: Discuss the impact of current issues and trends
facing individuals, families, and communities.
- Core
Learning Objective 5: Reflectively engage in professional development
activities.
- Core
Learning Objective 6: Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving
skills, and an understanding of ethical practice.
FCS 1000
Foundations of Family & Consumer Sciences
Foundations of the discipline of family and consumer
sciences, including history and mission; roles in meeting the needs of
individuals and families; the integrative nature of the profession; and
career opportunities (2sh)
FCS 2000 Family
Perspectives
Perspectives for understanding and analyzing family
structure and function, interpersonal dynamics, individual family roles,
the role of family in society, and the formative influence of heritage and
culture (3sh)
FCS 3000 Family
Resource Management
Family resource management and management theory and
application, including individual and family decision-making behavior
related to acquisition and allocation of resources in socially responsible
ways (3sh)
FCS 4000
Professional Focus of Family & Consumer Sciences
Professional integrative focus of the discipline of family
and consumer sciences and preparation for professional practice (2sh)
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