Family & Consumer Science Department

The belief that family life is important to all people is the basis of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. It is believed that family life may be improved through education. Our program provides the kind of learning that fosters citizenship and intelligent consumer practices thus fortifying the home and enhancing the individual. The program includes techniques and skills the student may utilize to successfully confront situations of personal and family life. The Family and Consumer Science Program realizes the need for students to evaluate situations and make rational decisions regarding their present and future life experiences.

COURSES

Parenting and Child Development
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
Course length: one semester
Course credit: .5

Food Preparation and Nutrition I
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 11, 12
Course length: one semester
Course credit: .5

Food Preparation and Nutrition II
Prerequisite: Food Preparation and Nutrition I
Grade level: 11, 12
Course length: one semester
Course credit: .5

Life Resource Management
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 11, 12
Course length: one semester
Course credit: .5

Fashion Construction I
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course length: one semester
Course credit: .5

Fashion Construction II
Prerequisite: Sewing I
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course length: one semester
Course credit: .5

Introduction to Teaching (Dual Credit)
Prerequisite: none
Grade level: 11, 12
Course length: two semesters
Course credit: 1

Child Development for Educators (Dual Credit)
Prerequisite: CLC Reading and Writing Readiness
Grade level: 12
Course length: one semester
Course credit: .5