You are in the official 2001-2002 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Child, Family,
and Consumer Sciences
and Consumer Sciences
COURSES
- Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
- Consumer Science and Housing (CSH)
- Fashion Merchandising (F M)
- Child and Family Sciences (CFS)
- Home Economics Education (H EC)
- Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) --- Graduate Courses
- Home Economics Education (H EC) ---
In-Service 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.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
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.
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.
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 Practicum (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.
110. Child Development, Play, and Learning (6)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner
Option. Examination of child development theories as they relate
to play and learning in young children. Considers cultural and
developmental perspectives, emphasizes theories in practice, and
provides a theoretical framework for structuring, observing, analyzing,
and evaluating play and play problems.
111. Language Development and Early Literacy (3)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner
Option. Examines language development and foundations of literacy
in children from birth to age eight. Explores vehicles and strategies
that facilitate literacy development in young children in the
home and in child care settings.
112. Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum and the Environment
(4)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner
Option. Developmentally appropriate curriculum planning, implementation,
and assessment in the child care setting. Addresses content area
integration and literacy development in a context of social/emotional
development and interaction. Considers the role of environment
in the curriculum.
113. Working with Diverse Families (3)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner
Option. Examines the challenges practitioners face in working
with and addressing the needs of diverse families in early childhood
programs. Focuses on building effective partnerships with parents
that benefit children, parents, and programs.
114. Child Crisis and Community Resources (3)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner
Option. Examination of common childhood crises such as divorce,
loss through death, abuse and neglect, and societal violence.
Emphasizes intervention strategies appropriate to child care settings.
Familiarizes students with community resources.
115. Action Research in the Classroom (6)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner
Option. Introduction to action research methodology and practice
for the child development practitioner. Includes orientation to
print and electronic research sources, familiarization with the
Henry Madden Library, research at students' work sites, and documentation
and presentation of findings.
116. Advanced Management and Leadership (3)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner
Option. Studies the nature of management and leadership as they
relate to the child development field and how they are put into
operation for maximum effectiveness. Examines the roles of, distinctions
between, and challenges of managers and leaders.
117. Trends and Issues: Advocacy and Policy Development
(3)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner
Option. Examination of social trends and policies affecting young
children and the child development field. Familiarization with
child advocacy organizations. Strategies and tools for affecting
policy at the work site and within local and state government.
Practical application at the community level.
118. Program Evaluation: Models and Tools (3)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner
Option. Introduction to and application of current accreditation,
quality standards and evaluation instruments in use in child development
programs at the national and California state levels.
119. Portfolio Development (1; max total 3)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner
Option. Summary seminar and portfolio development workshop required
at the conclusion of each CDP Option competency. (Only open to
students enrolled in CDP option.) CR/NC grading only.
120. Professional Development Seminar (6)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner
Option. Culminating experience in the CDP Option. Competency validation
includes finalizing and presenting program portfolio, site review,
and preparation for presentation of action research. CR/NC grading
only.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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