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for California State University, Fresno.

Department of Child, Family,
and Consumer Sciences

COURSES

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)

1. Contemporary Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Family and Consumer Sciences in America; past and present professional needs, successes and weaknesses; future of the field. Academic preparation for a variety of occupations; participation in the worlds of work, marriage, family, and community. (Formerly H EC 1)

190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly H EC 190)

192. Readings and Conference (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individually directed readings; reports and evaluation. (Hours arranged) Approved for SP grading. (Formerly H EC 192)

193. Cooperative Education (1-6; max total 6)
Prerequisites: completion of at least 45 units, good academic standing and per mission of the department. Combines study with paid work experience in a supervised career-related position. Reports and conferences required. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly H EC 193)

Consumer Science and Housing (CSH)

112T. Topics in Consumer Science and Management
(1-4; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Current topics relating to consumers and home management; consumers in action (lobbying), financial counseling, product standards and safety, home ownership. Some topics may have labs.

113. Economics for Consumers (3)
Prerequisite: ECON 50 recommended. Consumer spending related to social and psychological factors influencing consumers. Legislation that protects and relates to the consumer on local, state, and federal levels.

114. Child, Family, and Consumer Sciences (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major. Integrated field experience in various phases of child, family and consumer sciences; seminar. (6 lab hours)

115. Family Finance (3)
Financial activities of the individual and family; planned spending, bank services, consumer credit, insurance savings, investments, taxes; financial aspects of home ownership and estate planning.

116. Consumer Aspects of Home Ownership (3)
Emphasis on benefits and obligations of home ownership. Analysis of the consum er processes of selecting, buying, and maintaining a home.

117. Resource Management of Aging (3)
(Same as GERON 117.) The individual during the later stages of the life cycle with emphasis on the special problems of the elderly in management of personal and community resources.

118. Consumer and Family Law (3)
A "law-for-the-layman" course. Broad coverage of individual and family rights in the areas of domestic relations, marriage, divorce, parenting, abortion, consumer protection, property rights, liability, and court proceedings.

171. Housing and Society (3)
An analysis of housing alternatives for individuals, families, and special groups. Social, legal, and economic factors affecting the housing market. Special shelter considerations for the elderly, disabled, single parent, and shared households are explored in lecture and field trips. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

Fashion Merchandising (F M)

20. Beginning Textiles (3)
Fiber classification, yarn construction, fabric construction and production. Selection, use and care of fabrics in relation to consumer needs. (CAN H EC 6)

22. Fashion Analysis (1)
Analysis of the characteristics and nature of fashion; color, line, texture and principles of design applied to fashion. Selection guidelines for individual and family needs. Wardrobe needs for the professional as well as quality evaluation of apparel is included.

24. Clothing Construction I (3)
Pattern and fabric selection; basic construction techniques, use of commercial patterns; relationship between materials, construction methods, and apparel quality. (6 lab hours) (CAN H EC 10)

26. Clothing Construction II (3)
Prerequisite: F M 24 or experience in clothing construction. Individualization of basic and designer patterns: alteration principles; techniques of handling new fabrics. (6 lab hours)

120. Social and Psychological Aspects of Clothing (3)
Prerequisite: F M 22 recommended. The psychological, social, and economic aspects of clothing related to the individual, family, and society.

121. Tailoring (3)
Prerequisites: F M 22 and 26. Tailoring a suit or coat using various techniques. (6 lab hours)

122T. Topics in Clothing and Textiles
(1-4; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Topics relating to clothing, textiles, and fashion merchandising. Some topics may have labs.

123. Pattern Design (3)
Prerequisites: F M 22 and 24 or 26. Application of pattern making methods to apparel design. Computer-aided design (CAD) skills as applied to pattern making. (6 lab hours)

124. Textile Finishing (3)
Prerequisite: F M 20. Finishing, dyeing and printing techniques, material and equipment. Evaluation through standard laboratory tests. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

126. History of Costume (3)
Important periods of costume; their relationship to political, social, and economic conditions of the times and their importance in evolution and inspiration of modern dress.

127. Fashion Merchandising (3)
Aspects of fashion marketing and fashion related careers. Computer application as applied to store layout and merchandising. Resource personnel and field trips. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

128. Fashion Display Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: F M 127. Design fundamentals applied to the aesthetic arrangement of promotional and institutional displays in the retail store. Resource personnel and local field trips. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

129. Fashion Merchandising Practicum (3; max total 6)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major including F M 127. Integrated field experience in various areas of fashion merchandising; seminar.

130. Fashion Study Tours (3)
An in-depth study of industrial, retail, and wholesale sites in California. Field experiences are in cluded to ensure optimum learning opportunities. (1 lecture, 4 lab hours) (Course fee, $130)

131. Fashion Entrepreneurship (2)
Prerequisite: F M 127. Investigation of start-up procedures, location, financing, supplies, legal implications, target customers, record keeping, promotion, and customer relations are covered.

132. Textile Care (3)
Prerequisite: F M 124. The technology of home laundry, laundry aids and equipment, dry cleaning, and commercial laundry. Care methods for apparel, furs, upholstery, and carpet are investigated. Industry resource personnel and field trips.

133. Textile/Apparel Economics (3)
Prerequisites: F M 20, ECON 40 (recommended). Organization and development of the textile and apparel industries. Aspects of production, consumption, and international trade. Analysis of current problems facing the industry and industry's response.

Child and Family Sciences (CFS)

31. The Family in America (3)
Interdisciplinary introduction to American families, their place within society, and their influence on human behavior. Topics include historical development, social functions, methods for studying, cultural and subcultural influence and meaning, family types, parenting, family violence, and the impact of race, class, and gender. G.E. Breadth D3.

32. Intimacy (3)
An exploration of personal, relationship, and social aspects which contribute to loving relationships. Barriers to loving will also be discussed. Topics include the nature of love, awareness, emotional needs, fears, communication, conflict, values, beliefs, expectations, freedom, and responsibility.

37. Introductory Child Development Practicum (3)
An interdisciplinary study in a laboratory setting of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of toddler and pre-school children. Children's relationships to family, peers, community, and culture will be a primary focus. Antibias curriculum will be explored through principle and practice. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)

38. Life Span Development (3)
A balanced study of basic theories, research, applications, and principles of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development from conception to death, presented in an integrated manner in the context of the family in a diverse society. Includes behavior, sexuality, nutrition, health, stress, environmental relationships, and implications of death and dying. G.E. Breadth E1.

39. Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development (3)
The interdisciplinary study of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development from conception through adolescence. The family and broader cultural environments provide the context for the study. Topics include historical views of children, developmental theories, research methodology, and patterns of growth. (CAN H EC 14)

40. Adulthood (3)
Introduction to theories, research, and principles of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development in young adulthood (ages 20-40) middle age (ages 40-65) and late adulthood (ages 65 and over) in the context of the family, culture, gender and socio-economic status.

130. Supervising Adults Working in Child Care (3)
Principles and methods of engaging, managing, and evaluating adults who work or volunteer in child development programs. Includes the role of the supervisor, adult development, learning styles, respecting diversity, building relationships, effective communication, building reflective practice, evaluation, and self-review. Meets the California Child Development Permit requirement for coursework in Adult Supervision.

131. Family Relationships (3)
An examination of the varieties of family relationships in pluralistic societies. Topics include marriage and families over time, gender roles, love, mate selection, sexuality, nonmarital lifestyles, parenting, work and family roles, violence and abuse, divorce, remarriage, and the future of the family.

132T. Topics in Child Development and Family Relationships
(1-4; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: CFS 39 and/or 131. Topics relating to child development and family relationships. Some topics may have labs.

133S. Children and Families in Crisis (3)
Crises experienced by children and their families. Child abuse, separation, dissolution, divorce, remarriage, and the consequent formation of step-relationships. Death, alcoholism, drug abuse, and living with a child with special needs. (Formerly CFS 133)

134. Multicultural Perspectives on Children and Families (3)
Prerequisites: CFS 38 or 39. Exploration of the challenges families face in living in a diverse society. Includes a survey of research on how children develop identity and attitudes about gender, ethnicity, and disability. An approach that facilitates healthy self identity and positive attitudes toward diversity.

135. Parenting (3)
Prerequisite: CFS 38, 39, or PSYCH 101. Study of the significant impact of adult-child relationships upon the developing person. Topics include guidance and discipline theories, attachment, self-esteem, trust, encouragement, communication, consequences, rewards, punishment, abuse, and children with special needs.

136. Middle Childhood and Adolescence (3)
Theories, research, and principles of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development in middle childhood and adolescence. Emphasis on the child in the family and educational environments, peers, sexual development, search for identity, vocational choice, interpersonal relations, self-esteem, and youth at risk.

137. Infant in the Family (3)
Prerequisite: CFS 38, 39,or PSYCH 101. Interdisciplinary study of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development from birth to three years in a diverse society. Topics include attachment, significance of play, communication, importance of early relationships, principles of care giving, fostering language development, and impact of the environment.

138. Program Plans for Children (3)
Study of contemporary management theory and practices in administration of child development programs. Topics include regulations, guidelines and quality standards, aspects of planning, implementation and evaluation, professionalism, advocacy, and career opportunities. Meets California's 3-unit requirement for administration and supervision.

139. Advanced Child Development Practicum (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major; CFS 37. Comprehensive study of the young child and ways to foster physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. Students will plan developmentally appropriate learning episodes, conduct observations, and employ assessment techniques. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)

140. Advanced Child Development Theories and Play (3)
Prerequisites: CFS 39 or PSYCH 101. In-depth study of major child development theories with implications for play for children from infancy through adolescence. Course considers ethological and cultural perspectives, gender differences, special populations, and common play problems.

141. Effective Relationships in the School Setting (3)
Prerequisites: CFS 131 and 133S. In-depth examination of the interrelationship of home and school experiences and their influences on a child's success, including concepts and strategies for building effective teacher-student and teacher-parent relationships in the school setting.

Home Economics Education (H EC)

148. Occupational Home Economics Program Planning (3)
Required for credential candidates. Individualized modules concerning the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of home economics related occu pational programs.

149T. Topics in Home Economics Education
(1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated; max 3 in one area)
Topics include consumer science resources; organization and management of food and nutrition; clothing and textiles and fashion merchandising; housing and interior environment; child develop ment and family relations. Some topics may have labs.


GRADUATE COURSES

The following graduate courses are open only to students who have been accepted into a graduate program. Students who are not in graduate standing, should contact the graduate coordinator prior to enrolling.

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)

203. Trends and Issues in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
A study of the history and current status of family and consumer sciences. An examination of trends and issues pertaining to child and family sciences, clothing and textiles/fashion merchandising, consumer science and housing, food and nutrition, and interior design. (Formerly H EC 241, FCS 241)

205. Survey of Family and Consumer Sciences Research (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 203. Examination of current research in each area of family and consumer sciences. Ab-stract writing, formulation of annotated bibliographies and research presentations. (Formerly H EC 201, FCS 201)

207. Research Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Prerequisites: FCS 205 or equivalent; a statistics course, MATH 11 or SOC 25 or equivalent; completion of the university graduate writing skills requirement. Methods and techniques of research, such as research design, review of professional literature, preparation of research proposal, collection and interpretation of data, scientific writing and presentation of research results. (Formerly H EC 243, FCS 243)

210T. Seminar in Consumer Science and Family Management
(3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Analytical study of problems pertaining to identifiable segments of the populace; intercultural, socioeconomic, age level and ethnic and community groups. Topics such as: aspects of aging, cultural aspects of management, home and community relationships, ergonomics aspects of work simplification. (Formerly H EC 210T)

230T. Seminar in Child and Family Sciences
(3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research and analysis of historical material and contemporary developments in clothing, textiles, and fashion merchandising. Topics may include aspects of histori cal costume and textiles, technological developments in textiles, and trends in purvey ing fashion. Some topics may have labs. (Formerly H EC 220T)

230T. Seminar in Child Development, Family Relations
(3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research, methodology, and issues in family relationships and child development. Course considers seminars in the following: Fatherhood: The Parent Role; Family in Transition, Relational Patterns in Marriage and Family; The Family; Middle and Later Years. Some topics may have labs. (Formerly H EC 230T)

240T. Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
(3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied research; current and future trends of the multilevel areas of home economics education. Topics include: curriculum development, administration, evalu ation, and supervision in home economics; home economics in higher education; and incorporating business and industry in home economics. Some topics may have labs. (Formerly H EC 240T)

242. Community College Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Strategies for implementing family and consumer sciences curriculum in community colleges. Study of instruction techniques, procedures, resources, problems and responsibilities in the community college setting.

290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly H EC 290)

292. Readings in Family and Consumer Sciences (2-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individually directed readings in a field of special concern to students in the graduate program; appropriate reports and evaluations required; individual confer ences, no formal class meetings. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly H EC 292)

298. Project (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: prior advancement to candidacy. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. The project is a significant undertaking of an approved pursuit appropriate to the applied arts, e.g., extensive curricu lum design, development of new consumer products, a survey of disappearing textile techniques or similar professional endeavors with written documentation. Abstract required. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly H EC 298)

299. Thesis (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: prior advancement to candidacy; see Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly H EC 299)

IN-SERVICE COURSE

(See Course Numbering System.)

Home Economics Education (H EC)

380. Topics in Home Economics (1-3; max total 9 if no area repeated)
Special problems in home management, foods and nutrition, child care, housing and home furnishings, textiles and clothing, household equipment, family finances, marriage, and the family.

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