Family and Consumer Sciences

FACS 111 Human Nutrition(3.0 hours) Web
Study of nutrients essential to human life and well-being. Nutrients are studied relative to their function in metabolism, sources in food, and relationship to health.5 lessons, 14 vocabulary quizzes, 4 exams
Meets General Education Requirement: F Health and Wellness

FACS 192 Working with Young Children and Families(3.0 hours) Web
An introductory course for persons interested in providing services for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children, both with and without disabilities, and their families. Practical experiences provided in a field setting; students are responsible for providing their own transportation.15 lessons, 2 exams

FACS 297 Family, Community and Early Childhood Program(3.0 hours) Web
An introduction to the skills and appropriate techniques of establishing positive relationships with families of young children and involving them in the early childhood program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Skills and techniques for building community partnerships and advocating for young children are addressed. Practical experiences provided in a field setting. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation.7 lessons, no exams

FACS 310 Management of Family Resources(3.0 hours) Web
Study of consumer and marketplace interactions in the purchase of goods and services. Decision-making processes are applied to individual and family resources for achieving maximum personal satisfaction.4 modules with 12 lessons, 1 project, 4 exams

FACS 311 Family Relations(3.0 hours) Web
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
Study of issues affecting individual and family well-being. Interpersonal relationships and communication skills necessary to achieve quality of life are addressed.4 modules with 14 lessons, 1 project, 4 exams
Meets General Education Requirement: C Social and Behavioral Sciences

FACS 395 Child and Family Stress(3.0 hours) Web
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or permission of instructor
Acquaint students with major concepts from the research and conceptual literature on family stress and resilience. Examines stress as experienced and perceived by children and their families. Factors that influence children3 lessons, 9 quizzes, 1 paper, 1 quiz (quiz 13)

FACS 494 Parenting Strategies(3.0 hours) Web
Study of the major theoretical and practical approaches to effective parenting strategies within functional families. Emphasis is placed on practicing techniques and skills which are developmentally appropriate for different ages of children.7 lessons, 8 quizzes, 1 quiz (quiz 1)

FACS 495 Family and Relationship Violence(3.0 hours) Web
Prerequisite: One course in Human Development or Family Relations
A study of the dynamics underlying interpersonal violence and theoretical perspectives regarding the etiology of violent behavior. Analysis of behaviors indicative of violent relationships and various treatment modalities as they are applied to individuals and families are emphasized.7 assignments, 4 quizzes, 3 exams