You are in the official 2007-2008 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)
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.
FCS 190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
FCS 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.
FCS 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)
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.
CSH 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.
CSH 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)
CSH 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.
CSH 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.
CSH 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.
CSH 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.
Fashion Merchandising (FM)
FM 20. Beginning Textiles (3)
Fiber classification, yarn construction, fabric construction and production.
Selection, use and care of fabrics in relation to consumer needs.
FM 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.
FM 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 FCS 10)
FM 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)
FM 120. Social and Psychological Aspects of Clothing (3)
The psychological, social, and economic aspects of clothing related to the
individual, family, and society.
FM 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.
FM 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)
FM 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)
FM 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.
FM 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)
FM 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)
FM 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.
FM 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, $170)
FM 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)
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.
CFS 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.
CFS 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)
CFS 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.
CFS 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. G.E. Breadth E1. (CAN FCS 14)
CFS 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.
CFS 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.
CFS 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.
CFS 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.
CFS 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.
CFS 117. Advocacy and Policy Development (2)
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.
CFS 118. Program Evaluation: Models and Tools (3)
Open only to students enrolled in the Child Development Practitioner Option.
Introduction to and application of current accreditation, quality standards
and evaluation instruments in use in child development programs at the national
and California state levels.
CFS 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.
CFS 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.
CFS 121. Field Work (2; max total 8)
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.
CFS 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.
CFS 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.
CFS 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 selection, love, communication,
conflict resolution, sexuality, and transition to parenting.
CFS 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.
CFS 133S. Child and Family Crisis (3)
Prerequisite: CFS 38 or 39 or PSYCH 101. 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.
CFS 134. Multicultural Perspectives on Children and Families
(3)
Prerequisites: CFS 38 or 39 or PSYCH 101. 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.
CFS 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.
CFS 136. Adolescent Development (3)
Prerequisite: CFS 38 or 39 or PSYCH 101. Theories, research, and principles
of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development within the
contexts of the self, the family, educational environments, and peer groups.
CFS 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.
CFS 139. Advanced Child Development Practicum (3)
Prerequisites: CFS 37; CFS 38, 39, or PSYCH 101; junior or senior standing.
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)
CFS 140. Advanced Child Development Theories and Play (3)
Prerequisites: CFS 38 or 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.
CFS 141. Effective Relationships in the School Setting (3)
Prerequisites: CFS 131 and 133S or 143. 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.
CFS 142. Adulthood (3)
Prerequisite: CFS 38 or 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.
CFS 143. Children at Risk (3)
Examines from an ecological perspective the environmental, societal, family,
and developmental factors that contribute to risk. Explores categories and
characteristics of high- and low-risk children with emphasis on early and
middle childhood periods.
CFS 145A. Observing the Development of Children (3)
Techniques in observing and recording development and behavior of school-age
children. Interpretation and reporting of observational data. Emphasis on
children six to 13 years of age in diverse settings from developmental,
ecological, and systems perspectives.
CFS 145B. Advanced Observing of the Development of Children (3)
Prerequisite: CFS 145A. Advanced application of techniques in observing
and recording child development and behavior. Observation of children six
to 13 years of age in diverse elementary school settings in affective, physical,
and cognitive domains. Interpretation and reporting of observational data.
CFS 146. Middle Childhood (3)
Covers theories, research, and principles of development in middle childhood.
Includes physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development.
Examines issues in the middle childhood years in the contexts of the family
and diverse educational and social environments.
Home Economics Education (HEC)
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.
HEC 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)
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.
FCS 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)
FCS 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.
FCS 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)
FCS 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.
FCS 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.
FCS 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.
FCS 290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
FCS 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
FCS 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.
FCS 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 Catalog Numbering System.)
Home Economics Education (HEC)
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