CFC Sciences - Degrees

You are in the official 2007-2008 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.

Department of Child, Family,
and Consumer Sciences

Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
Family and Consumer Sciences Major

Major requirements (48 units)

Family Sciences Emphasis Requirements

Emphasis Core (24 units)
CFS 31, 32, 38, 131, 134, 135; PHIL 122; CSH 114

Additional requirements (24 units)
Select one from each of the following groups: CFS 133S or 143; HS 91, HS 126, or PSYCH 132; COUN 174 or PSYCH 175; CSH 113, 115, or 117; COUN 150, CSH 118, or GERON 140; PSYCH 153 or ERA 153
Select two of the following: CFS 39, 136, 137, 142, or PSYCH 166

All Other Emphasis Requirements

Department Core (18 units)
CSH 113, 116; CFS 131; FM 120; FCS 1; NUTR 53

Emphasis (27-30 units)

---Clothing and Textiles
FM 20, 22, 24, 26, 123, 124, 126; GID 70; plus 5 upper-division units in consultation with adviser

---Consumer Science
CSH 114, 115, 117, 118; plus 18 upper-division units in consultation with adviser

---Fashion Merchandising
FM 20, 22, 24 or 26, 124, 126, 127, 128, 129 (repeatable for 6 units); ART 13; plus 2 upper-division units in consultation with adviser

---General Family and Consumer Sciences
Minimum 6 units from each discipline: CFS, CSH, FM, FSC or FSM or NUTR, GID (selection of courses in consultation with adviser)

---Home Economics Teacher Education
(See Single Subject Credential Waiver Program below)

Additional requirements (0-18 units)

Clothing and Textiles (7 units)
CHEM 3A, 3B
Consumer Science (6 units)
ECON 40 or AGEC 1, and ECON 50 or AGEC 2
Fashion Merchandising (18 units)
ACCT 3 or 4A; AGEC 1 or ECON 40; MGT 104 or 106 or HRM 150; MKTG 100S, MKTG 103, and MKTG 130
General Family and Consumer Sciences
No additional requirements
Home Economics Teacher Education (16 units)
CHEM 3A, 3B; BIOL 10; PSYCH 10; AGEC 1 or ECON 40

General Education requirements (51 units)

Electives and remaining degree requirements (3-11 units)*
(See Degree Requirements); may be used toward a double major or minor
--- Upper-division writing skills (by examination or course)
--- Courses supplementary to the major are strongly recommended.

Total units (120)

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* This total indicates that up to 9 units of courses in Additional Requirements also may be applied to fulfill General Education Breadth requirements. These include 3 units of CHEM 3A in B1; BIOL 10 in B2; AGEC 1 or ECON 40 or ECON 50 or 3 units of PSYCH 10 in D3. Consult your faculty adviser for additional details.

Subject Matter Program in Home Economics Education

Students who successfully complete the Subject Matter Program in Home Economics Education are not required to take the Praxis Series Multiple Subject Assessment for Teachers (see Education - Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Technology, General Requirements for Initial Admission and Requirements for Admission to Student Teaching). The Subject Matter Program in Home Economics Education consists of Core: ART 13, CFS 37, 39, 131; CSH 113 or 114, 116; FM 20, 24 or 26; FSC 1; CULG 50; ID 70; NUTR 54; Breadth: CFS 135; CSH 114; FM 120; CULG 152; HEC 148. Students who are interested in teaching occupational programs at the secondary level may select one of the following concentrations.

Child Development and Education Occupations: CFS 139; Consumer Services Occupations: CSH 115, 117; Fashion Design, Manufacturing and Merchandising Occupations: FM 126, 127, 130; Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition Occupations: NUTR 149, 153.

Additional requirements by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing include CI 101, 159, 161; EHD 50, 155A, 155B; CI 151, 152; HEC 148; and SPED 120.

Undergraduate Advising Notes

New students should request a program of study check sheet from the department.
All students should make an appointment with an assigned academic adviser prior to registration each semester. Check with department for academic adviser assignment.
CR/NC grading is not permitted in courses used to fulfill major requirements.
The upper-division writing skills requirement can be met by passing the university examination or by taking an approved upper-division writing skills course, to be taken no sooner than the term in which 60 units are completed. One unit of credit (i.e., English 100W) may be earned upon request for passing the examination; by obtaining a letter grade of C in an approved course the student meets the university writing skills requirement.
One semester prior to graduation make an appointment with an assigned academic adviser to prepare and file an official certification of major requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Child Development

The Bachelor of Science in Child Development provides an excellent foundation for individuals who wish to pursue careers or graduate studies in social services, education, child and family health, family law, counseling, or college teaching. The degree also provides individuals with knowledge and experiences that can significantly impact personal growth and development.

The major consists of a core of 11 courses, plus 15 units of approved electives.

Note: CFS 38, CFS 39, or PSYCH 101 are prerequisites for most upper-division CFS courses. See course descriptions in this catalog for prerequisites. CFS 37 and CFS 139 may not be taken concurrently.

Major requirements (48 units)

Required courses (33 units)

CFS 37, 39, 131, 133S, 134, 135, 139, 140
COUN 150
PSYCH 153
either CFS 136 or 137 or 142

Elective courses (15 units)
See an adviser for approved elective courses.

Note: Completion of the victim services cluster may lead to the Certificate in Victim Services. See Criminology Department adviser for approval.

General Education requirements (51 units)

Electives and remaining degree requirements (21 units)
(see Degree Requirements); may be used toward a minor

Total (120 units)

Child Development Advising Notes

Students seeking teaching credentials should see a child development adviser for program planning before enrolling in any classes in the major.
Under the restrictions of the major, students may make approved adaptations in their programs to fulfill specific needs and career objectives in consultation with their faculty adviser.
CR/NC grading is not permitted in the major.
No General Education Integration course offered by the Department of Child, Family, and Consumer Sciences may be used to satisfy the General Education requirements for majors in the department.

Child Development Pre-Credential Option

This option is designed for students who want comprehensive preparation in child development and family sciences at the bachelor's degree level as a foundation for the Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. It prepares students to understand children and learning within developmental, systems, and ecological contexts. Students selecting this option are strongly encouraged to seek advising from child development faculty prior to planning their programs.

Major requirements (51 units)
CFS 39 or PSYCH 101; CFS 131, 133S, 134, 140, 141, 143, 145A, 145B, 146; PSYCH 153; AAIS 104W; LING 132, 146, 165; COMM 114 or 164; LEE 120CL

General Education requirements (51 units)
(See adviser for recommended courses.)

Other electives (18 units)
(See adviser for recommended courses.)

Total (120 units)

Child Development Practitioner Option

The Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development, Child Development Practitioner Option, is a degree completion program tailored to the unique needs of working professionals in the child development field. This option is designed to address the career objectives of individuals who choose to work in infant, toddler, preschool, after-school, or child development support programs in teaching, administration, advocacy, leadership, or development. Under the California Child Development Permit structure, the bachelor's degree qualifies practitioners for the master teacher, site supervisor, and program director levels.

Note: The Child Development Practitioner Option is not a credential preparation program and is not an appropriate option for those who wish to teach in the elementary school classroom.

Major requirements (43 units)
Child Development Practitioner Option required courses: CFS 110, 112, 113, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120 , 121, 122

General Education requirements (51 units)

Electives and remaining degree requirements (26 units)
Must include 12 units of lower-division child development coursework specified in Title 22 of the California Administrative Code (i.e., child development; child, family, and community; creative experiences for young children; child development practicum; or equivalents.)

Total (120 units)

Admission requirements

Admission to California State University, Fresno.
Completion of lower-division General Education requirements; G.E. certified or approval of coordinator. Students must develop a plan with the CDP option coordinator for completion of other degree requirements.
Junior standing.
Minimum of three years full-time experience in child development programs.
Current employment in a child development program.
Statement from employer granting permission for student to use work site for program activities.
Twelve units of specified early childhood education or child development coursework - see Electives and Remaining Degree Requirements above.)
A passing score on the Upper-Division Writing Skills Exam or a C or higher in a UDWS course. Note: Students who do not earn a passing grade on the UDWS exam, but who are admitted into the Child Development Practitioner Option, must successfully complete the university writing requirement by exam or course by the beginning of the third competency.
Admission to the Child Development Practitioner Option.

Family and Consumer Sciences Minor

A Minor in Family and Consumer Sciences consists of 21 units of which 9 must be upper division. At least 12 units must be taken in a particular department and/or discipline. The minor program must be certified by the department chair and the school dean. The certified minor program is filed with the university Office of Evaluations.

Fashion Merchandising Minor

FM 20 Beginning Textiles (3 units)
FM 22 Fashion Analysis (1 units)
FM 120 Soc/Psy Aspects of Clothing (3 units)
FM 127 Fashion Merchandising (3 units)
FM 128 Fashion Display Techniques (3 units)
Electives (8-units in fashion merchandising in consultation with an adviser)
Total (21 units)

Note: The minors also require a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division units in residence.

Fashion Merchandising Certificate of Special Study

Requirements:
FM 127 Fashion Merchandising (3 units)
FM 130 Fashion Study Tours (3 units)

Electives:
(Select 6-8 units from the following)
FM 126 History of Costume (3 units)
FM 128 Fashion Display Tech (3 units)
FM 129 Fashion Merchandising Practicum (3 units)
FM 133 Textile/Apparel Economics (3 units)

Master of Science Program

The Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences is a 30-unit program designed to increase the competencies of family and consumer science professionals and to provide the foundation that will qualify some to pursue the doctoral degree. It is a flexible program. With adviser assistance, through appropriate choice of courses, students may focus a major part of their program in the following areas: child development, family science, fashion merchandising, clothing and textiles, consumer science, or home economics education. Graduate courses are offered in the late afternoon or evening to accommodate part-time students. Full-time graduate students may earn their degree within two years when working closely with an adviser.

The M.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences is currently not accepting applications. Please contact the department office at 559.278.2283 for more information.

Admission Requirements. The Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences assumes preparation equivalent to a bachelor's degree in family and consumer sciences; 3.0 GPA (last 60 semester units); 480V /580Q GRE score; completion of all prerequisite coursework; separate school application; three letters of reference, and a statement of 500 words or less indicating reasons for pursuing a master's degree. Students lacking in any area with compensating strengths in other areas are encouraged to apply.

Students who have a bachelor's degree in family and consumer science or a related field (e.g., child development, nutrition, etc.) may need to take appropriate prerequisite courses in preparation for their individual career goal. These prerequisites will be determined by the department Graduate Admissions Committee. Please see the department graduate coordinator.

Students who have not completed a bachelor's degree in family and consumer sciences or a related field (e.g., child development, nutrition, etc.) are required to select appropriate prerequisite courses in consultation with the department graduate coordinator.

Admission by the university does not imply acceptance in the Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences program.

All students who are accepted in the Master of Sciences Program in Child and Family Sciences must see an adviser prior to enrolling in any graduate courses.

Applicants whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English must earn a minimum TOEFL score of 550.

Classified standing will be granted to students who meet all of the admission criteria. Conditional classified standing may be granted to petitioning applicants with a 2.5 to 3.0 GPA (last 60 units); GRE scores on file with the university; separate school application; three letters of reference; a statement of 500 words or less indicating reasons for pursuing a master's degree; and a minimum of 18 units of prerequisites completed (consult with your grad uate coordinator for specific prerequisite foundation courses). Prerequisite coursework is not included in the 30-unit master's program. Stu dents must request classified standing in the program by the semester in which a maximum of 10 units to be used toward the degree are completed.

Prerequisite Requirements. An introductory statistics course, such as MATH 11, SOC 25, or PSYCH 42.

Program Requirements for Family and Consumer Sciences

The student, under the direction of a graduate adviser, prepares and submits a program individually designed within the following framework:

Core (9 units)
FCS 203, 205; FN 200 or ERA 220

Electives (15 units)
(in consultation with an adviser) FCS 200-series courses in a specialized area (3 units), 100-200 level (12 units) courses in family and consumer sciences or related areas, with a maximum of 9 units at 100 level

Culminating Experience (6 units)
Project or Thesis: FCS 298 or 299

Total minimum requirements (30 units)

Graduate Advising Notes

Several of the 200-level and approved elective courses have prerequisites other than courses listed as admission requirements.
Students must request specific information concerning the Master of Science degree or program advising sheet from the department office.
Upon admission, students should see the department graduate coordinator for aid in program planning, selection of graduate adviser, and selection of a thesis committee.
To progress through the graduate program, students must: (a.) Maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA (b.) Complete all prerequisite coursework (c.) Attain classified standing (d.) Meet university graduate writing requirement (e.) File for advancement to candidacy (f.) Complete the program requirements (g.) File a master thesis or project committee assignment form (h.) Formally present and defend the thesis/project research results
Advancement to candidacy requires the completion of 9 program units in residence, minimum 3.0 GPA, meeting the university writing skills requirement and filing a Petition for Advancement to Candidacy a minimum of one semester prior to enroll ment in thesis/project and within the deadline.
The Graduate Writing Skills requirements for the graduate program in Family and Consumer Sciences may be met by passing the writing component of AGRI 220. Please see the program's graduate adviser for more information.
See Division of Graduate Studies in this catalog for university requirements.

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