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FACS 100. Research Methods. 3 Units
Prerequisite(s): 6 units in FACS, FASH, or FSHD courses completed with C- or higher. Only for majors and minors in Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Studies and Human Development, or Fashion Merchandising and Management.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
An introductory course on social science research methods, emphasizing research from Family and Fashion Studies, and Career Technical Education. Focus on study design and ethical considerations. Identify literature specific to the field of study, analyze and evaluate findings, and propose data collection strategies by creating an undergraduate research proposal. Applied learning strategies guide students to practice qualitative and quantitative research methods. Assigned work develops comprehension, analysis, and written communication skills.
FACS 140. Family Resource Management. 3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Management of resources in family systems. Interaction of families with other societal and environmental systems in acquiring and using resources to meet goals and other demands.
FACS 141. Family Finance. 3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Economic problems of and financial management by the individual and family. Topics include: income patterns, inflation, credit, contracts, housing, financial services, insurance, taxes, investments, retirement income planning.
FACS 168. Senior Seminar. 3 Units
Prerequisite(s): 21 FACS units.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Designed to synthesize knowledge in Family and Consumer Sciences. Examination of the concentration in the major and career exploration. Analysis of public policy and ethical issues, professionalism and leadership strategies. Includes personal and professional competency assessment and development of an academic and professional portfolio.
FACS 195A. Field Study: Selected Areas in Family and Consumer Sciences. 1 - 3 Units
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Guided study and experience in some area within Family and Consumer Sciences in which the student needs orientation or greater depth of study in a specialized field.
Credit/No Credit
FACS 195C. Internship. 1 - 3 Units
Prerequisite(s): Upper division status; instructor permission obtained in the preceeding semester; 2.5 GPA or above.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Directed observation and supervised work experience in an approved business, government, or service agency. Internships are offered for the purpose of increasing student understanding of the nature and scope of agency operations and giving students orientation in occupational specialties. Supervision is provided by authorized persons in the cooperating agencies and collaborative supervision is provided by the Family and Consumer Sciences faculty. Each student is required to maintain a record of activities and assignments and to prepare periodic reports.
Note: Student must make arrangements with a faculty member for a work program one semester prior to admittance to the course. A minimum of three hours per week per unit of credit is required.
Credit/No Credit
FACS 199. Special Problems. 1 - 3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Individual projects or directed reading.
Note: Departmental petition required.
Credit/No Credit
FACS 280. Teaching Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics. 3 Units
Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment in a teaching credential program, active teaching credential, or instructor permission with department approval.
Term Typically Offered: Fall only
This course is designed to provide practical experience with materials, classroom management strategies and methods necessary to successfully teach Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS)/Home Economics Careers and Technology (HECT) at the secondary level. Teacher candidates will become acquainted with legislation, standards, teaching strategies, resources, research and student leadership programs.
Note: Also open to credentialed teachers who want to add Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) or Home Economics (HECT) credential