Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
Sammie G. Garner, Chair
Susan L. Bogardus
Ellen S. Carpenter
Rebecca M. Cranston
Patricia F. Hearron
Cheryl L. Lee
Lisa S. McAnulty
Cindy G. McGaha
Linda C. Secor
Family and consumer sciences is concerned with food quality, safety and
adequacy; nutrition and diet; consumer welfare and safety; child care and
development; family economics and management; apparel; shelter; and other
issues related to individual and family well-being. The Department of Family
and Consumer Sciences is accredited by the American Association of Family and
Consumer Sciences.
Undergraduate degree programs leading to the B.S. Degree include the following:
Apparel and Textiles
Child Development:
Family and Consumer Sciences concentration
Psychology concentration
Child Development: Birth Through Kindergarten (teaching licensure)
Family and Consumer Sciences, Secondary Education (teaching licensure)
Foods and Nutrition
Foods and Nutrition, General concentration (dietetics)
Food Systems Management concentration
The Foods and Nutrition, General concentration is accredited by the American
Dietetic Association. Upon graduation the student is qualified for an approved
internship or traineeship in an accredited hospital or other acceptable
institutions, thus becoming eligible for ADA membership and Registered
Dietitian status. The teacher education program is accredited by NCATE and
meets the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction standards for
teaching licensure.
A common core of subjects in liberal education, as well as in family and
consumer sciences, is required of all majors. The core curriculum is designed
to provide instruction in the natural and social sciences, the arts and
humanities, and in general family and consumer sciences areas. In all programs,
families and individuals as consumers are the primary foci. The curriculum,
based on the general education studies, relates basic knowledge to an
understanding of human needs with regard to food, apparel, housing, management
of resources and human interactions and relationships. The program offers
educational preparation for professional careers, entry into continuing
education programs and graduate study.
The Lucy Brock Child Development Center serves as a laboratory for child
development students. It provides observational opportunities for students
enrolled in courses in other departments.
Students majoring in family and consumer sciences (with the exception of child
development majors) are required to make a grade of "C-" (1.7), or better in
all family and consumer sciences courses. Courses stipulated as prerequisites
for subsequent family and consumer sciences courses must be completed with a
"C-" or higher before a student may continue on to the next level of
coursework.
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a B.S. degree in Child
Development: Birth Through Kindergarten (with teacher licensure) and a B.S.
degree in Child Development (non-teaching) with concentrations in Psychology
and Family and Consumer Sciences. The department also offers a Master of Arts
degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with the flexibility to focus course
work in child development and nutrition, and a Master of Arts in Child
Development: Birth Through Kindergarten (refer to the Graduate Bulletin). In
addition to program course work, the department is home for the Lucy Brock
Child Development Laboratory Program.
Child Development: Birth through Kindergarten
(teacher licensure)
The Departments of Family and Consumer Sciences; Curriculum and Instruction;
and Language, Reading and Exceptionalities cooperate to offer the B.S. degree
in Child Development: Birth Through Kindergarten leading to teacher licensure.
The degree is conferred by the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.
This degree consists of 44 semester hours of core curriculum courses and 24
semester hours of professional education requirements: CI/SPE 2800; FDN 3800;
PSY 3000; CI/FDN/RE 3850; and CI 4900. The major consists of 41 semester hours
to be taken in family and consumer sciences (child development), curriculum and
instruction (preschool education) and language, reading and exceptionalities
(early childhood special education). The required major courses include: FCS
2101, 2102, 2104, 2201; CI 4200; SPE 3272, 3273, 4595; CI/FCS/SPE 4553, 4554,
4600; RE 3902; and 2 (two) practica: FCS/CI/SPE 3104 and 3105. PSY 1200 is
required in the core curriculum.
In addition to the above requirements, a student must choose 3 semester hours
of elective(s) to be approved by her/his advisor OR the student may choose to
complete a psychology minor by taking an additional 15 semester hours of
psychology not listed above.
Two to ten semester hours of free electives outside the major discipline (to
total a minimum of 122-123 semester hours) are also required for the degree.
A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required in all courses listed as major
requirements with the exception of CI/FCS/SPE 3104 and 3105 (Graded on S/U
basis).
The Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development with a concentration in
Family and Consumer Sciences is designed to give the student a broad base of
knowledge about children and families. Majors will take courses in all areas of
family and consumer sciences. Because of the broad base of courses and the
number of electives including a variety of course opportunities across the
university, advisors are able to help students prepare for exciting careers in
working with children and families. The Bachelor of Science degree in Child
Development with a concentration in Psychology was designed to emphasize
preparation for graduate study in the area of child psychology. A strong
emphasis is made on research skills including statistics. Students enrolling in
this program will need a strong background in math.
Child Development (non-teaching)
The Departments of Family and Consumer Sciences and Psychology cooperate to
offer the B.S. degree in Child Development (non-teaching) with concentrations
in Family and Consumer Sciences, and in Psychology conferred by the Department
of Family and Consumer Sciences.
The Family and Consumer Sciences concentration includes a 14 semester hour
core: FCS 2201, 3101, 3106, and 4610; SPE 4595; and 44 min. semester hours of
family and consumer sciences major requirements: FCS 1000, 1202, 1300, 1400,
2101, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2202 (counted in core curriculum hours), 2600, 3102,
4102, 4400, 4551, and 4900 (6 min. s.h.) and HED/HP 3100.
In addition, the following core curriculum courses are required: PSY 1200;
BIO 1101 and 1102; HIS 1101 and 1102; and SOC 1000. Also, 2 s.h. minimum of
free electives outside the major discipline are required.
The Psychology concentration includes a 20 semester hour core: FCS 2201,
3101, 3102, 3106, 4102, 4610; PSY 4202; a 31 s.h. psychology block which
includes PSY 1200, 2301, 2664; FCS 2103; STT 2810 ( C minimum); 9 s.h. from PSY
2400, 2402, 3202, 4658; 6 s.h. from PSY 3000, 3205, 4660, 4700; and 16 semester
hours which include CI 2800; RE/CI 3142; SOC 4800; ART/CI 3021; and FCS 2102.
In addition, the following core courses are required: BIO 1101 and 1102; MAT
1010; SOC 1000; and PSY 1200. Also, 2 s.h. minimum of free electives outside
the major discipline are required.
Students majoring in Child Development with a concentration in Psychology or
Family and Consumer Sciences must have an overall 2.0 GPA in the major.
Apparel and Textiles
A Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel and Textiles consists of 53 semester
hours in family and consumer sciences: FCS 1000, 1001, 1400, 2000, 2002, 2011,
2050, 2103, 3002, 3003, 3010, 3350, 4000, 4002, 4003, 4060, 4400, 4450, and
4900 (6 s.h.); and 9 semester hours in the following related areas: ART 1001
or 1011 and 2008; COM 2101. The student should also complete ECO 2030 and PSY
1200 as part of the core curriculum format to meet departmental requirements. A
minor in marketing (18 s.h.) is required. An overall 2.0 is required in the
minor. Also, 2 s.h. minimum of free electives outside the major discipline are
required.
Family and Consumer Sciences, Secondary Education
A Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, Secondary
Education with teacher licensure consists of the following: 8 s.h. of a science
sequence in chemistry or biology, and ECO 2030 for core curriculum; FDN 3800,
CI/SPE 2800, CI 4900, PSY 3000, and CI/FDN/RE 3850 in Professional Education;
and a concentration in consumer education:
Consumer Education - 61 semester hours which consists of FCS 1000, 1001,
1202, 1300, 1400, 2000, 2101, 2103, 2104, 2202, 2204 OR 4610 (not both), 2600,
3106, 3700, FCS/CI 4131, FCS 4400, 4450, 4609, 4701, ART 1011, COM 2101, FDN
3100, and 3 s.h. of family and consumer sciences electives.
In addition to the above, all students must be admitted to the College of
Education teacher education program. For the requirements in teacher education,
refer to the Department of Curriculum & Instruction in this catalog. Also, the
degree requires a minimum of 2 s.h. of free electives outside the major
discipline.
Foods and Nutrition (General Concentration)
A Bachelor of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition with a General
concentration consists of 47 semester hours in family and consumer sciences:
FCS 1202, 1400, 2203, 2204, 3202, 3205, 4200, 4206, 4240, 4250, 4400, 4450,
4504, 4552, 4560, 4701, 4900 (6 s.h.); 25 semester hours in the following
related courses: ACC 1100; BIO 1110, 3308; CHE 2101 and 2203; ES 2000; HP 3200
and 4100. The student should also complete CHE 1101, 1110 and 1102, 1120; FCS
2103, 2202; and PSY 1200 as part of the core curriculum format. No minor
required. In addition, 2 s.h. of free electives outside the major discipline
are required.
Foods and Nutrition (Food Systems Management Concentration)
A Bachelor of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition with a concentration in
Food Systems Management consists of 37 semester hours in family and consumer
sciences: FCS 1202, 1400, 2103, 2202, 2203, 2204, 3202, 3205, 4400, 4450, 4504,
4550, 4900 (6 s.h.); 21 s.h. of other related courses: CHE 1101, 1110 and 1102,
1120; BIO 3308 and three of the following seven courses: RM 4110; HOS 2000,
3700, 3800, 4050; FCS 3320, 4560. A minor in general business is required and
must include: ACC 1100; BUS 1050; CIS 1025; ECO 2030; MGT 3010; MKT 3050; FIN
3010 or 3680. The student should complete BIO 1101, 1102; PSY 1200; and ECO
2030 as part of the core curriculum format. In addition, 2 s.h. in free
electives outside the major discipline are required.
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a Master of Arts degree
in Family and Consumer Sciences, a Master of Arts degree in Family and Consumer
Sciences, Education, and a Master of Arts in Child Development, Birth through
Kindergarten with three concentrations. Persons interested in these degrees are
requested to consult the Graduate Bulletin for further information.
MINORS IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Students not majoring in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences may
earn one of the four minors listed below by the completion of the prescribed
17-18 semester hours.
1. Apparel and Textiles
FCS 1000 Apparel and Consumer Behavior 3 s.h.
FCS 2000 Consumer Textiles 3 s.h.
Plus four of the following: (12 s.h.)
FCS 1001 Apparel Construction 3 s.h.
FCS 2011 Flat Pattern Design 3 s.h.
FCS 2050 CAD for Apparel Design and Merchandising 3 s.h.
FCS 3002 Apparel Design and Production 3 s.h.
FCS 3003 Fashion Merchandising 3 s.h.
FCS 3010 History of Apparel 3 s.h.
FCS 4000 Textiles Merchandising: Apparel and Furnishings 3 s.h.
FCS 4002 Merchandising Display and Promotion 3 s.h.
FCS 4003 Fashion Buying and Merchandising 3 s.h.
Total of 18 s.h.
2. Child Development
Required (12 s.h.):
FCS 2102 Child Study and Guidance 3 s.h.
FCS 2103 Family Development Over the Life Cycle 3 s.h.
FCS 2104 Child Development: 3-K Years 3 s.h.
FCS 3101 Enriching Experiences for Young Children 3 s.h.
Plus at least two from the following (5-6 s.h.):
FCS 2101 Child Development: Birth-2 Years 3 s.h.
FCS 2201 Foods and Nutrition for Children 2 s.h.
FCS 3102 Family, Child & Professional Interactions: A Focus
on Young Children 3 s.h.
FCS 3106 Adolescent Development 3 s.h.
FCS 3901 Practicum 3 s.h.
FCS 4102 Critical Issues: Stressors in Child and Family
Development 3 s.h.
FCS 4450 Contemporary Issues in Family & Consumer Sciences 2 s.h.
FCS 4610 Administration of Early Childhood Programs 3 s.h.
FCS 4611 The Hospitalized Child 3 s.h.
Total of 17-18 s.h.
3. Foods and Nutrition
FCS 2202 Nutrition and Health 3 s.h.
Plus five or six of the following: (15 s.h.)
FCS 1202 Basic Food Science 3 s.h.
FCS 2201 Foods and Nutrition for Children 2 s.h.
FCS 2203 Organization and Management in Food Service 3 s.h.
FCS 2204 Quantity Food Production I 3 s.h.
FCS 3202 Quantity Food Production II 3 s.h.
FCS 3205 Nutrition and the Life Cycle 3 s.h.
FCS 4200 Advanced Nutrition I 3 s.h.
FCS 4240 Medical Nutrition Therapy I 3 s.h.
FCS 4250 Medical Nutrition Therapy II 3 s.h.
FCS 4504 Foodsystems/Dietetics Administration 3 s.h.
FCS 4540 Diet and Public Health 3 s.h.
FCS 4552 Medical Terminology/Records 1 s.h.
FCS 4555 Nutritional Aspects of Exercise and Sports 3 s.h.
FCS 4560 Community Nutrition 3 s h.
Total of 18 s.h.
4. Family and Consumer Sciences (general)
FCS 1000 Apparel and Consumer Behavior 3 s.h.
OR
FCS 2000 Consumer Textiles 3 s.h.
FCS 2104 Child Development: 3-K Years 3 s.h.
OR
FCS 2103 Family Development Over the Life Cycle 3 s.h.
FCS 1202 Basic Food Science 3 s.h.
OR
FCS 2202 Nutrition and Health 3 s.h.
FCS 1300 Introduction to Interior Design 3 s.h.
FCS 2600 Family Economics 3 s.h.
Plus one family and consumer sciences elective 2-3 s.h.
Total of 17-18 s.h.
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (FCS)
This catalog reflects only the fall and spring semester courses. Courses
offered in summer terms can be found in the Summer Sessions Bulletin.
(For a description of the course abbreviations used in the following list of
courses, see the index for abbreviations.)