Focuses on procedures for planning, sourcing and controlling inventories for profitable management of textile and apparel product lines. Careers in merchandising will be explored. Mkt 55-331 or by permission. A course designed to provide FCS majors opportunities for investigation of the philosophy of family and consumer sciences, current issues and trends affecting the field, the role of the profession in public policy and research, and the interpretation of professional ethics. The course requires a major paper and presentation.
Coursework is designed to facilitate the transition fromstudent toprofessional practitioner.
A study of major parenting strategies and the development of competencies necessary for effective parenting and the student's future involvement in parenthood education. Incorporates guidelines for Parents as First Teachers model. Theories applied to assessing case studies. Assessment techniques include genogram. A team approach to the organization and operation of a preschool facility.