Course Descriptions
Consumer and Family Studies Courses
Current trends in family health care and home nursing care; practice in the laboratory. Supplemental course fee. 2(1-2) F,S
CFS 197 Introductory Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences
Variable content course for introductory concepts in Family and Consumer Sciences. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours when topics change. 1-3 D
Prerequisite: permission of subject matter professor or coordinator. Students will secure positions in their area of specialization in order to gain work experience. This practicum is usually scheduled between their freshman and sophomore years. Working in a coordinated program the student will be evaluated by both the company supervisor and the practicum coordinator. Besides work experience, the student can be expected to gain in career direction as well as in the application of the principles and practices of their respective specialization. 200 minimum work hours. 2(0-4) F,S
CFS 300 Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences
Selected topics of contemporary interest in Family and Consumer Sciences, offered when resources and demand allow. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours when topics change. Variable content course. 1-3 D
CFS 302 Family and Consumer Sciences Study Tour
Study of mills, factories, stores, hospitals, laboratories, hospitality facilities, museums, design studios, historic sites, and/or trade markets, and not-for-profit agencies. 1-4 D
CFS 303 Service Learning in Family and Consumer Sciences
Prerequisite: 30 hours and concurrent registration in a designated service learning offering within one of the major areas of study in Family and Consumer Sciences. A service learning course incorporates a community service experience with classroom instruction to provide an integrative learning experience which addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs/service. Requires 40 hours of service to a community organization, agency, or public service provider. The community service placement and assignment will vary, depending on the specialization area and learning objectives. A list of approved placements will be available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service Learning Office. Students are required to participate in a service learning training session(s) prior to beginning their service placement. May be repeated but no more than 2 hours of service learning credit may count toward graduation. 1 F,S
CFS 335 Presentation Techniques
Prerequisite: COM 115 and 60 hours. Planning and presenting techniques for teaching in the classroom, business, industry, or extension settings. A focus on professional presentation strategies incorporating the use of multimedia technology. 2(1-2) F,S
Recommended Prerequisite: ECO 155. Family as a consumer unit, its financial well-being and interrelationship with the market and the economy. 3(3-0) F,S
CFS 400 Problems in Family and Consumer Sciences
Independent study for those who wish additional work in specific subject areas. 1-3 D
CFS 472 Resource Management Theory and Practicum
Prerequisite: CFD 163 and CFS 373. Study of family and individual resource management concepts and application of resource management principles and techniques with emphasis on group dynamics and problem solving. 3(2-2) F
CFS 477 Seminar in Home Management and Family Economics
Prerequisite: senior standing and major in Family and Consumer Science BSED program. Readings, discussion and analysis of trends and developments in home management and family economics. 2(0-2) S
CFS 493 Supervised Teaching (Family and Consumer Sciences)
Prerequisite: completion of all methods courses in Family and Consumer Sciences; a grade of "C" or better in all professional education courses; current pre-professional liability insurance; and approval for supervised teaching. Student observes then teaches family and consumer sciences classes under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Supplemental course fee. 6 F,S
CFS 494 Supervised Teaching (Family and Consumer Sciences)
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in CFS 493. Student observes then teaches under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Supplemental course fee. 6 F,S
CFS 498 Clinical Experiences in Teaching II
Prerequisite: EDC 199; and admitted to Teacher Education Program; and grades of "C" or better in all professional education courses; and completion of portfolio checkpoints 1 and 2; and current pre-professional liability insurance; and program approval. This course is designed to meet HB 1711 for student's experience as a Teacher's Aide or Assistant Rule (Rule 5 CSR 80-805.040), to that of conventional student teachers within the same program. It is also designed to support completion of additional clinical requirements within that program including: seminars and workshops, required meetings, school related activities appropriate to the assignment, demonstrated mastery of the MOSTEP quality indicators and completion and overall assessment of a Professional Preparation Portfolio. This course is credited only on B.S. in Education or appropriate master's-level certification programs. Can only receive credit for one of the following: AGE 499, AGT 499, ART 469, BSE 499, CFS 498, COM 493, ECE 499, ELE 499, ENG 434, HST 499, MCL 491, MID 499, MTH 496, MUS 499, PED 498, SCI 499, SEC 499, SPE 499, THE 493. 4 F,S
CFS 499 Internship in Family and Consumer Sciences
Prerequisite: permission of subject matter professor. Off-campus, supervised experience in a cooperative program with business, government, community, or related establishments within any of the specialized areas of family and consumer sciences. In addition to the outline agency involvement, the student is (1) required to attend a beginning orientation and a follow-up seminar, and (2) complete assignments appropriate to subject matter specialization. May be repeated up to 12 hours credit. 1-6 D
CFS 500 Issues in Family and Consumer Sciences
Prerequisite: senior standing. Advanced inquiry into specialized areas of study in Family and Consumer Sciences such as: Blended Families, Historic Building Preservation, Textile Conservation, Preservation Techniques, Advanced Culinary Techniques, and International Trends in Hospitality. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours when topics change. Variable content course. May be taught concurrently with CFS 600. Cannot receive credit for both CFS 600 and CFS 500. 1-3 D
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Study of and/or visits to mills, factories, stores, museums, hospitals, laboratories, design studios and/or trade markets. Supplemental course fee (variable by section). May be taught concurrently with CFS 602. Cannot receive credit for both CFS 602 and CFS 502. 1-3 D
CFS 507 Student Organizations in Family and Consumer Sciences
Prerequisite: CFS 335 and concurrent enrollment in CFS 512. Methods of organizing student groups in Family and Consumer Sciences programs, techniques of working with students in individual and group projects; leadership training. May be taught concurrently with CFS 607. Cannot receive credit for both CFS 607 and CFS 507. 1(1-0) F
CFS 512 Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences
Prerequisite: CFS 335; and concurrent enrollment in CFS 507; and admitted to teacher education program. An overview of the philosophy and history of family and consumer sciences education; includes curriculum building with emphasis on critical thinking and reflective decision-making, problem-based learning, and the development of authentic assessments. Includes the planning of lessons, units, and development of teaching materials in the family and consumer sciences discipline and practice implementation of such lessons. Completion of checkpoint II for the Professional Portfolio is a component of this course. Credited only on B.S. in Education (Vocational Family and Consumer Sciences). A grade of "C" or better is required in this course. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. May be taught concurrently with CFS 612. Cannot receive credit for both CFS 612 and CFS 512. 3(2-2) F
CFS 515 Organization of Family and Consumer Sciences Programs
Prerequisite: CFS 507 and CFS 512; and admitted to teacher education program. Investigation of the organization and administration of family and consumer sciences programs; identification of types of programs; program planning, program evaluation and career counseling with emphasis on critical thinking and reflective decision-making. Credited only on B.S. in Education (Family and Consumer Sciences). A grade of "C" or better is required in this course. May not be taken Pass/Not Pass. May be taught concurrently with CFS 615. Cannot receive credit for both CFS 615 and CFS 515. 3(2-2) S
CFS 600 Issues in Family and Consumer Sciences
Advanced inquiry into specialized areas of study in Family and Consumer Sciences such as: Blended Families, Historic Building Preservation, Textile Conservation, Preservation Techniques, Advanced Culinary Techniques, and International Trends in Hospitality. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours when topics change. Variable content course. May be taught concurrently with CFS 500. Cannot receive credit for both CFS 500 and CFS 600. 1-3, D
Study of and/or visits to mills, factories, stores, museums, hospitals, laboratories, design studios and/or trade markets. Supplemental course fee (variable by section). May be taught concurrently with CFS 502. Cannot receive credit for both CFS 502 and CFS 602. 1-3, D
CFS 607 Student Organizations in Family and Consumer Sciences
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in CFS 612. Methods of organizing student groups in Family and Consumer Sciences programs, techniques of working with students in individual and group projects; leadership training. May be taught concurrently with CFS 507. Cannot receive credit for both CFS 507 and CFS 607. 1(1-0) F
CFS 612 Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in CFS 607. An overview of the philosophy and history of family and consumer sciences education; includes curriculum building with emphasis on critical thinking and reflective decision-making, problem-based learning, and the development of authentic assessments. Includes the planning of lessons, units, and development of teaching materials in the family and consumer sciences discipline and practice implementation of such lessons. Completion of checkpoint II for the Professional Portfolio is a component of this course. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course. May be taught concurrently with CFS 512. Cannot receive credit for both CFS 512 and CFS 612. 3(2-2) F
CFS 615 Organization of Family and Consumer Sciences Programs
Prerequisite: CFS 607 and CFS 612. Investigation of the organization and administration of family and consumer sciences programs; identification of types of programs; program planning, program evaluation and career counseling with emphasis on critical thinking and reflective decision-making. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course. May be taught concurrently with CFS 515. Cannot receive credit for both CFS 515 and CFS 615. 3(2-2) S
CFS 701 Supervision of Student Teachers in Family and Consumer Sciences
Prerequisite: teaching experience in Family and Consumer Sciences; and permission. Experiences in creating an environment that will encourage Family and Consumer Sciences student teachers to realize their potentials and gain competence in teaching. 3 (3-0), D
CFS 795 Advanced Technical Practice
Prerequisite: permission. Work in CAD, EDI, Child Life, Mental Health, Hospitality, clinical hospitals, schools, manufacturing, retailing, and/or other settings. Ninety clock hours required. 3, D
Prerequisite: permission. The assumption of responsibilities at an approved practicum site under the direction of a professor and practicum site supervisor. 4(0-8), D