You are in the official 2003-2004 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Child, Family,
and Consumer Sciences
COURSES
- Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
- Consumer Science and Housing (CSH)
- Fashion Merchandising (FM)
- Child and Family Sciences (CFS)
- Home Economics Education (HEC)
- Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) --- Graduate Courses
- Home Economics Education (HEC) --- In-Service
Courses
Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
1. Contemporary Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Family and Consumer Sciences in America; past and present professional
needs, successes and weaknesses; future of the field. Academic preparation
for a variety of occupations; participation in the worlds of work, marriage,
family, and community.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
192. Readings and Conference (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individually directed readings;
reports and evaluation. (Hours arranged) Approved for RP grading.
193. Cooperative Education (1-6; max total 6)
Prerequisites: completion of at least 45 units, good academic standing and
per mission of the department. Combines study with paid work experience
in a supervised career-related position. Reports and conferences required.
CR/NC grading only.
Consumer Science and Housing (CSH)
112T. Topics in Consumer Science and Management
(1-4; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Current topics relating to consumers and home management; consumers in action
(lobbying), financial counseling, product standards and safety, home ownership.
Some topics may have labs.
113. Economics for Consumers (3)
Prerequisite: ECON 50 recommended. Consumer spending related to social and
psychological factors influencing consumers. Legislation that protects and
relates to the consumer on local, state, and federal levels.
114. Child, Family, and Consumer Sciences Practicum (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division
units in the major. Integrated field experience in various phases of child,
family and consumer sciences; seminar. (6 lab hours)
115. Family Finance (3)
Financial activities of the individual and family; planned spending, bank
services, consumer credit, insurance savings, investments, taxes; financial
aspects of home ownership and estate planning.
116. Consumer Aspects of Home Ownership (3)
Emphasis on benefits and obligations of home ownership. Analysis of the
consum er processes of selecting, buying, and maintaining a home.
117. Resource Management of Aging (3)
(Same as GERON 117.) The individual during the later stages of the life
cycle with emphasis on the special problems of the elderly in management
of personal and community resources.
118. Consumer and Family Law (3)
A "law-for-the-layman" course. Broad coverage of individual and
family rights in the areas of domestic relations, marriage, divorce, parenting,
abortion, consumer protection, property rights, liability, and court proceedings.
171. Housing and Society (3)
An analysis of housing alternatives for individuals, families, and special
groups. Social, legal, and economic factors affecting the housing market.
Special shelter considerations for the elderly, disabled, single parent,
and shared households are explored in lecture and field trips. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours)
Fashion Merchandising (FM)
20. Beginning Textiles (3)
Fiber classification, yarn construction, fabric construction and production.
Selection, use and care of fabrics in relation to consumer needs.
22. Fashion Analysis (1)
Analysis of the characteristics and nature of fashion; color, line, texture
and principles of design applied to fashion. Selection guidelines for individual
and family needs. Wardrobe needs for the professional as well as quality
evaluation of apparel is included.
24. Clothing Construction I (3)
Pattern and fabric selection; basic construction techniques, use of commercial
patterns; relationship between materials, construction methods, and apparel
quality. (6 lab hours) (CAN HEC 10)
26. Clothing Construction II (3)
Prerequisite: FM 24 or experience in clothing construction. Individualization
of basic and designer patterns: alteration principles; techniques of handling
new fabrics. (6 lab hours)
120. Social and Psychological Aspects of Clothing (3)
The psychological, social, and economic aspects of clothing related to the
individual, family, and society.
121. Tailoring (3)
Prerequisites: FM 22 and 26. Tailoring a suit or coat using various techniques.
(6 lab hours)
122T. Topics in Clothing and Textiles
(1-4; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Topics relating to clothing, textiles, and fashion merchandising. Some topics
may have labs.
123. Pattern Design (3)
Prerequisites: FM 22 and 24 or 26. Application of pattern making methods
to apparel design. Computer-aided design (CAD) skills as applied to pattern
making. (6 lab hours)
124. Textile Finishing (3)
Prerequisite: FM 20. Finishing, dyeing and printing techniques, material
and equipment. Evaluation through standard laboratory tests. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours)
126. History of Costume (3)
Important periods of costume; their relationship to political, social, and
economic conditions of the times and their importance in evolution and inspiration
of modern dress.
127. Fashion Merchandising (3)
Aspects of fashion marketing and fashion related careers. Computer application
as applied to store layout and merchandising. Resource personnel and field
trips. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
128. Fashion Display Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: FM 127 (may be taken concurrently). Design fundamentals applied
to the aesthetic arrangement of promotional and institutional displays in
the retail store. Resource personnel and local field trips. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours)
129. Fashion Merchandising Practicum (3; max total 6)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division
units in the major including FM 127. Integrated field experience in various
areas of fashion merchandising; seminar.
130. Fashion Study Tours (3)
An in-depth study of industrial, retail, and wholesale sites in California.
Field experiences are in cluded to ensure optimum learning opportunities.
(1 lecture, 4 lab hours) (Course fee, $130)
131. Fashion Entrepreneurship (2)
Prerequisite: FM 127. Investigation of start-up procedures, location, financing,
supplies, legal implications, target customers, record keeping, promotion,
and customer relations are covered.
132. Textile Care (3)
Prerequisite: FM 124. The technology of home laundry, laundry aids and equipment,
dry cleaning, and commercial laundry. Care methods for apparel, furs, upholstery,
and carpet are investigated. Industry resource personnel and field trips.
133. Textile/Apparel Economics (3)
Prerequisites: FM 20 (may be taken concurrently); ECON 40 (recommended).
Organization and development of the textile and apparel industries. Aspects
of production, consumption, and international trade. Analysis of current
problems facing the industry and industry's response.
Child and Family Sciences (CFS)
31. The Family in America (3)
Prerequisite: G.E. Foundation A2. Interdisciplinary introduction
to American families, their place within society, and their influence on
human behavior. Topics include historical development, social functions,
methods for studying, cultural and subcultural influence and meaning, family
types, parenting, family violence, and the impact of race, class, and gender.
G.E. Breadth D3.
32. Intimacy (3)
An exploration of personal, relationship, and social aspects which contribute
to loving relationships. Barriers to loving will also be discussed. Topics
include the nature of love, awareness, emotional needs, fears, communication,
conflict, values, beliefs, expectations, freedom, and responsibility.
36. Child Care Administration (3)
Study of contemporary management theory and practices in administration
of child development programs. Topics include regulations, guidelines and
quality standards, aspects of planning, implementation and evaluation, professionalism,
advocacy, and career opportunities. Meets California's 3-unit requirement
for administration and supervision. (Formerly CFS 138)
37. Introductory Child Development Practicum (3)
An interdisciplinary study in a laboratory setting of the physical, social,
emotional, and intellectual development of toddler and pre-school children.
Children's relationships to family, peers, community, and culture will be
a primary focus. Antibias curriculum will be explored through principle
and practice. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
38. Life Span Development (3)
A balanced study of basic theories, research, applications, and principles
of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development from conception to
death, presented in an integrated manner in the context of the family in
a diverse society. Includes behavior, sexuality, nutrition, health, stress,
environmental relationships, and implications of death and dying. G.E. Breadth
E1.
39. Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development (3)
The interdisciplinary study of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual
development from conception through adolescence. The family and broader
cultural environments provide the context for the study. Topics include
historical views of children, developmental theories, research methodology,
and patterns of growth. (CAN H EC 14)
110. Child Development, Play, and Learning (4)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner Option.
Examination of child development theories as they relate to play and learning
in young children. Considers cultural and developmental perspectives, emphasizes
theories in practice, and provides a theoretical framework for structuring,
observing, analyzing, and evaluating play and play problems.
112. Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum and the Environment (4)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner Option.
Developmentally appropriate curriculum planning, implementation, and assessment
in the child care setting. Addresses content area integration and literacy
development in a context of social/emotional development and interaction.
Considers the role of environment in the curriculum.
113. Working with Diverse Families (3)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner Option.
Examines communication patterns, barriers, and strategies that impact practitioner-parent
and practitioner-child interactions. Emphasis on perspective-taking, cultural
responsiveness, and anti-bias practices as well as on building partnerships.
114. Child Crisis and Community Resources (3)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner Option.
Examination of common childhood crises such as divorce, loss through death,
abuse and neglect, and societal violence. Emphasizes intervention strategies
appropriate to child care settings. Familiarizes students with community
resources.
115. Action Research in the Classroom (6)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner Option.
Introduction to action research methodology and practice for the child development
practitioner. Includes orientation to print and electronic research sources,
familiarization with the Henry Madden Library, research at students' work
sites, and documentation and presentation of findings.
117. Advocacy and Policy Development (3)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner Option.
Examination of social trends and policies affecting young children and the
child development field. Familiarization with child advocacy organizations.
Strategies and tools for affecting policy at the work site and within local
and state government. Practical application at the community level. Not
available for CR/NC grading.
119. Portfolio Development (1; max total 3)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner Option.
Summary seminar and portfolio development workshop required at the conclusion
of each CDP Option competency. (Only open to students enrolled in CDP option.)
CR/NC grading only.
120. Professional Development Seminar (4)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner Option.
Culminating experience in the CDP Option. Competency validation includes
finalizing and presenting program portfolio, site review, and preparation
for presentation of action research. CR/NC grading only.
121. Field Work (1-10; max total 10)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner Option.
Supervised practice in an early care and education program. Concurrent with
CFS 110, 112, 113, 115, and 122. CR/NC grading only.
122. Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: Foundation And Models
(3)
Open only to students enrolled in Child Development Practitioner Option.
A study of the historical and contextual factors that have influenced curriculum
develpment in early care and education. Examines the purpose and function
of curriculum models. Compares and contrasts enduring models such as High
Scope, Montessori, Direct Instruction, and Developmental-Interaction.
130. Supervising Adults Working in Child Care (3)
Principles and methods of engaging, managing, and evaluating adults who
work or volunteer in child development programs. Includes the role of the
supervisor, adult development, learning styles, respecting diversity, building
relationships, effective communication, building reflective practice, evaluation,
and self-review. Meets the California Child Development Permit requirement
for coursework in Adult Supervision.
131. Family Relations (3)
A study of marriages and families with a focus on strengths. Topics will
include methods of studying marriages and families over time, diversity
in families, adult gender roles, friendship, mate selction, love, communication,
conflict rsolution, sexuality, and transistion to parenting.
132T. Topics in Child Development and Family Relationships
(1-4; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: CFS 39 and/or 131. Topics relating to child development and
family relationships. Some topics may have labs.
133S. Child and Family Crisis (3)
Examines stress and crisis as experienced and perceived by children and
their families. Topics to be covered include child abuse, divorce, remarriage,
death, substance abuse, disability, immigration, poverty, and diverse populations.
(Formerly CFS 133)
134. Multicultural Perspectives on Children and Families (3)
Prerequisites: CFS 38 or 39. Exploration of the challenges families face
in living in a diverse society. Includes a survey of research on how children
develop identity and attitudes about gender, ethnicity, and disability.
An approach that facilitates healthy self identity and positive attitudes
toward diversity.
135. Parenting (3)
Prerequisite: CFS 38 or 39 or PSYCH 101. Study of the significant impact
of adult-child relationships upon the developing person. Topics include
guidance and discipline theories, attachment, self-esteem, trust, encouragement,
communication, consequences, rewards, punishment, abuse, and children with
special needs.
136. Middle Childhood and Adolescence (3)
Prerequisite: CFS 38 or 39. Theories, research, and principles of physical,
intellectual, social, and emotional development in middle childhood and
adolescence. Emphasis on the child in the family and educational environments,
peers, sexual development, search for identity, vocational choice, interpersonal
relations, self-esteem, and youth at risk.
137. Infant and Toddler Development (3)
Prerequisite: CFS 38, 39,or PSYCH 101. Interdisciplinary study of physical,
social, emotional, and intellectual development from birth to three years
in a diverse society. Topics include attachment, significance of play, communication,
importance of early relationships, principles of care giving, fostering
language development, and impact of the environment.
139. Advanced Child Development Practicum (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor, CFS 37.
Comprehensive study of the young child and ways to foster physical, social,
emotional, and intellectual development. Students will plan developmentally
appropriate learning episodes, conduct observations, and employ assessment
techniques. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
140. Advanced Child Development Theories and Play (3)
Prerequisites: CFS 39 or PSYCH 101. In-depth study of major child development
theories with implications for play for children from infancy through adolescence.
Course considers ethnological and cultural perspectives, gender differences,
special populations, and common play problems.
141. Effective Relationships in the School Setting (3)
Prerequisites: CFS 131 and 133S. In-depth examination of the interrelationship
of home and school experiences and their influences on a child's success,
including concepts and strategies for building effective teacher-student
and teacher-parent relationships in the school setting.
142. Adulthood (3)
Prerequisite: CFS 39 or PSYCH 101. In-depth to theories, research, and principles
of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development in young adulthood
(ages 20-40) middle age (ages 40-65) and late adulthood (ages 65 and over)
in the context of the family, culture, gender and socio-economic status.
Home Economics Education (HEC)
148. Occupational Home Economics Program Planning (3)
Required for credential candidates. Individualized modules concerning the
design, development, implementation, and evaluation of home economics related
occupational programs.
149T. Topics in Home Economics Education
(1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated; max 3 in one area)
Topics include consumer science resources; organization and management of
food and nutrition; clothing and textiles and fashion merchandising; housing
and interior environment; child development and family relations. Some topics
may have labs.
GRADUATE COURSES
The following graduate courses are open only to students who have been
accepted into a graduate program. Students who are not in graduate standing,
should contact the graduate coordinator prior to enrolling.
Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
203. Trends and Issues in Family and Consumer Sciences
(3)
A study of the history and current status of family and consumer sciences.
An examination of trends and issues pertaining to child and family sciences,
clothing and textiles/fashion merchandising, consumer science and housing,
food and nutrition, and interior design. (Formerly HEC 241)
205. Survey of Family and Consumer Sciences Research (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 203. Examination of current research in each area of family
and consumer sciences. Abstract writing, formulation of annotated bibliographies
and research presentations. (Fulfills university's graduate writing proficiency
requirement) (Formerly HEC 201)
207. Research Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Prerequisites: FCS 205 or equivalent; a statistics course, MATH 11 or SOC
25 or equivalent; completion of the university graduate writing skills requirement.
Methods and techniques of research, such as research design, review of professional
literature, preparation of research proposal, collection and interpretation
of data, scientific writing and presentation of research results. (Formerly
HEC 243)
210T. Seminar in Consumer Science and Family Management
(3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Analytical study of problems pertaining
to identifiable segments of the populace; intercultural, socioeconomic,
age level and ethnic and community groups. Topics such as: aspects of aging,
cultural aspects of management, home and community relationships, ergonomics
aspects of work simplification.
230T. Seminar in Child and Family Sciences
(3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research and analysis of historical
material and contemporary developments in clothing, textiles, and fashion
merchandising. Topics may include aspects of historical costume and textiles,
technological developments in textiles, and trends in purveying fashion.
Some topics may have labs. (Formerly HEC 220T)
230T. Seminar in Child Development, Family Relations
(3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research, methodology, and issues
in family relationships and child development. Course considers seminars
in the following: Fatherhood: The Parent Role; Family in Transition, Relational
Patterns in Marriage and Family; The Family; Middle and Later Years. Some
topics may have labs.
240T. Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
(3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Applied research; current and future
trends of the multilevel areas of home economics education. Topics include:
curriculum development, administration, evaluation, and supervision in home
economics; home economics in higher education; and incorporating business
and industry in home economics. Some topics may have labs.
242. Community College Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Strategies for implementing family and consumer sciences curriculum in community
colleges. Study of instruction techniques, procedures, resources, problems
and responsibilities in the community college setting.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
292. Readings in Family and Consumer Sciences (2-3; max total 6 if no
topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individually directed readings in
a field of special concern to students in the graduate program; appropriate
reports and evaluations required; individual conferences, no formal class
meetings. Approved for RP grading
298. Project (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: prior advancement to candidacy. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. The project is a significant undertaking of
an approved pursuit appropriate to the applied arts, e.g., extensive curriculum
design, development of new consumer products, a survey of disappearing textile
techniques or similar professional endeavors with written documentation.
Abstract required. Approved for RP grading.
299. Thesis (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: prior advancement to candidacy; see Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an
acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved for RP
grading.
IN-SERVICE COURSE
(See Course Numbering System.)
Home Economics Education (HEC)
380. Topics in Home Economics (1-3; max total 9 if no area repeated)
Special problems in home management, foods and nutrition, child care, housing
and home furnishings, textiles and clothing, household equipment, family
finances, marriage, and the family.
Child, Family, and Consumer Science Degrees