Family & Consumer Science
SWLi (1 semester, .5 credit, prerequisite none)
Family and Consumer Sciences is designed to provide students with the basic information and skills needed to function effectively within the family and within a changing, complex society. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to family, career, and community leadership in America. This course will also include discussions pertaining to family and individual health, relationships, arrangement of personal living space, wardrobe planning and selection, and garment care and construction. Students will learn about child care while focusing on how to select toys and age-appropriate play activities for children; health and safety procedures; nutrition and food selection; and meal planning, preparation, and service. The section on home management will discuss money management; the use of credit and banking services; consumer education; computer use at home, in school, and in the workplace; and career skills.
Real World Parenting
SWeD (1 semester, .5 credit, prerequisite none)
What is the best way to care for children and teach them self-confidence and a sense of responsibility? Parenting involves more than having a child and providing food and shelter. Learn what to prepare for, what to expect, and what vital steps parents can take to create the best environment for their children. Parenting roles and responsibilities, nurturing and protective environments for children, positive parenting strategies, and effective communication in parent/child relationships are some of the topics covered in this course.
Fashion & Design
SWLi (1 semester, .5 credit, prerequisite none)
Fashion & Design is an advanced level course for students interested in learning the intricate process of how the fashion system works. This is an in-depth study of the fashion business in sequential order from concept to consumer. The fashion business involves a series of buying supplies, creating and developing a new product, and marketing the product. The fashion industry includes all the processes involved with producing raw materials, apparel, and accessories. Also, it encompasses the retail stores that sell fashion merchandise to the public. It is important for executives in the fashion trade to know how all of these processes interrelate. Students will learn that the decision making process is complex and not just about the latest designers, styles, or trends of an era. Particular emphasis will be on the planning, manufacturing, and marketing processes throughout history.