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  • 3.00 Credits

    Utilizes theories to facilitate understanding of problem-solving and resource management in various family structures/contexts across the life span. Emphasizes internal family dynamics, global interdependence, critical thinking, cultural examination, ethical decision-making, and self-reflection. Dual listed with FCSC 5112. Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 or SOC 1000 or COJO 1030 or 1040; WB/COM2.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on understanding and analysis of consumer issues including rights and responsibilities, roles of consumers, government and business. Shows how the marketplace operates locally, nationally and globally to serve, disserve and defraud consumers. Intended to empower through information, self-reflection, cultural comparison and advocacy. Dual listed with FCSC 5113. Prerequisites: AGEC 1010 or 1020 or ECON 1010 or POLS 1000 or BADM 1040 or PHIL 2300 or PHIL 2330.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces students to the scope and functions of professionals working in rural communities as leaders. Students will explore community dynamics, leadership skills and managing change, and understand the complexities of leadership within communities. Understanding communities and leadership increases the likelihood of success for community based professionals. Dual listed with FCSC 5117. Prerequisites: senior status and satisfactory completion of a WB course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explores the relationships between family functioning and public/private policies. The roles of family professionals in advocacy and education regarding policies are discussed. Attention is paid to the policy process at the state level. Dual listed with FCSC 5118. Prerequisites: FCSC 2131; junior standing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Deals with importance of including family in the process of early intervention with the preschool child with special needs. Prerequisite: junior/senior standing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explores key issues related to professional practice in Human Development and Family Sciences. Particular attention is paid to skills and knowledge needed to work in community-based, prevention focused settings with individuals and families across the lifespan. Prerequisites: FCSC 2131; FCSC 2133; senior standing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Effective methods for establishing and operating preschool and day-care programs for children under six years of age. Includes programming, classroom management, parent involvement and administration of food and nutrition programs. Prerequisites: FCSC 2121, EDEC1020 or 3210; junior standing.
  • 6.00 - 8.00 Credits

    Provides professional child development and early childhood education majors with an in-depth experience working with children from birth to age five. Students gain experience including planning lessons, teaching, assessing children and conducting parent conferences. Prerequisites: FCSC 2121; FCSC 4128 or EDEC 3210; junior status.
  • 6.00 - 8.00 Credits

    Provides professional child development and early education majors with an in-depth experience working with families and staff. Students gain experience in observing and assessing early childhood programs, planning and presenting staff trainings/professional workshops, staff supervision, writing newsletters, and other professional documents and professional activities. Prerequisites: senior standing, FCSC 2121, 4127, 4128, or an equivalent upper division course.
  • 4.00 - 6.00 Credits

    Acquire skills and gain familiarity in direct services, policy development, or program planning in a human services agency/organization. Opportunities to apply theories and knowledge gained in classroom settings to professional practice will be provided. Offered spring or summer semesters. Prerequisites: FCSC 4125; consent of instructor; senior status.