Career Opportunities in Family and Consumer Sciences (3) Survey of current professional opportunities and preparation for the job search process. Overview of the transition from a student to professional role. Three hours of lecture per week.

Independent Study in Family and Consumer Sciences (1) Independent study in an area of specialization.

Independent Study in Family and Consumer Sciences (2) Independent study in an area of specialization.

Intensive study of professional interest in family & consumer sciences. With class designation, this course may be used up to four (4) times for a total of twelve (12) hours.

Aging and Health Needs (3) Analysis of specifi c programs and services impacting the needs of an aging population, including health care, health care management, consumer issues, public policies, and familial relations.

Program Planning and Methodology in Human Services and Consumer Sciences (3) Methods and procedures for planning, developing, and implementing programs in Human Services & Consumer Sciences. Three hours of lecture per week.

Occupational Programs Public Policy (3) Planning and implementing programs in occupational family sciences. Study and evaluation of selected legislation and public policy related to family science and its impact of families. Three hours of lecture per week.

Communication: Family and Marriage (3) Personal and professional growth and development through more effective communication within the family milieu and the marital unit. Three hours of lecture per week.

Study of attitudes, concepts, skills, and understanding of consumers which contribute to their satisfaction in the choice of goods and services.

Study of consumer management principles and income distribution patterns relative to time and money use decision by the family.

Utilization of family and consumer sciences perspectives in family service agencies within government, public, and private sectors.

Practicum to accompany FCS 439.