Family and Consumer Science (FCSC)
FCSC 2383 Apparel Analysis and Evaluation 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Analysis of construction quality, aesthetic properties and design components of apparel. Apparel industry regulations and evaluation skills for mass produced apparel emphasized.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 2385 Introduction to Fashion Retailing 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
An introductory study of the contemporary aspects of retailing with application to fashion merchandising & retailing.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 3300 Consumer Economics 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Consumer principles and rational decision-making skills for coping with consumer issues affecting families and individuals.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 3370 Fashion Promotion and Visual Merchandising 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Evaluation of various promotion activities relating to visual merchandising, publicity and special events. Students reveiw research on selected consumer groups, develop promotional campaigns to reach those groups, and develop and execute visual merchandising displays.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 4301 Senior Seminar Professional Development 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Leadership, personal style, and protocol for working as a professional. Assessment of individual strengths, areas for improvement, and interpersonal relationship skills. Includes the development and nature of the profession, entry into the profession, exploration of career options, and opportunities for graduate study. Requires development of a personal portfolio.
Restriction(s):
Enrollment limited to students in the Nutrition, Hosp, Human Service department.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 4308 Occupational Family Consumer Science 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Occupational education within the secondary curriculum focusing on development and supervision of occupational programs.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 4310 Special Topics 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Special topics including workshops, seminars, and institutes in Family and Consumer Sciences. A description of the particular area of study will appear on the printed semester schedule. May be repeated when the area of study is different.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 9 hours
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 4325 Fashion History II 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Chronological overview of history of fashion from the 18th century through the 21st century; cultural and economic factors associated with adoption and abandonment of styles.
Restriction(s):
Students with a class of Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 4350 Consumer Housing 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Application of design principles in planning, building, and enhancing residential spaces. Evaluation of housing options to meet individual and family needs. Basic building materials, structural components, electrical, plumbing, and climate control systems are addressed.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 4367 Field Experience 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Cooperative work-study arrangement between business, industry or selected governmental or private agencies and the FCS Department. Conferences and/or seminars with faculty coordinator are required. May be repeated with varied experiences for a maximum of six hours credit.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 6 hours
Restriction(s):
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Senior.
Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Family and Consumer Sciences.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 4370 Independent Study in FCSC 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Designed to afford research opportunities and work experience for senior students. Under supervision, the students pursue individual interests in the profession. May be repeated with varied experience. Advance registration required.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 15 hours
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 4380 Classroom Strategies for FCS 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Examination of effective strategies employed in the FCS classroom including classroom management, implementing and advising FHA, and integrating state standards into the educational program.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 4390 Resource Management 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
A study of time, energy, money and other resources related to personal and family goals. Attention given to families with special needs and challenges.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 5313 Current Topics in FCSC 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Intensive study of a current problem of professional interest in family and consumer sciences. The description of the particular area of study will appear on the printed semester schedule. May be repeated for credit when topic of investigation varies.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 9 hours
Restriction(s):
Undergraduate level students may not enroll.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 5315 Independent Study in FCSC 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Independent study in an area of interest; review of current literature and research related to individual problems; selection and/or design of instruments used in collecting data. May be repeated for credit when topic of investigation varies.
May be Repeated for a maximum of 9 hours
Restriction(s):
Undergraduate level students may not enroll.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 5336 Contemporary Issues in Family Life 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Exploration of current topics affecting family life for parents and youth. Topics will address issues across the early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescent years, and will consider multiple perspectives.
Restriction(s):
Undergraduate level students may not enroll.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 5343 Administration of Programs for Families 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Study of the operational processes that are common to human services agencies, whether public or private. Topics include budgets and funding, staff and volunteer management, and program planning and execution.
Restriction(s):
Undergraduate level students may not enroll.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 5367 Field Experience 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
Graduate cooperative work-study arrangement between business, industry or selected governmental or private agencies and the FCS Department. Conferences and/or seminars with faculty coordinator are required. May be repeated with varied experiences.
Restriction(s):
Undergraduate level students may not enroll.
Grade Mode(s): Standard Letter, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS
FCSC 5390 Thesis 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
May be Repeated for a maximum of 9 hours
Restriction(s):
Undergraduate level students may not enroll.
Grade Mode(s): Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS, Thesis/Dissertation
FCSC 5391 Thesis 3 Credits
Department: College of Education Human Dev
May be Repeated for a maximum of 9 hours
Restriction(s):
Undergraduate level students may not enroll.
Grade Mode(s): Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Registrar do not use FN, Registrar do not use FS, Thesis/Dissertation