INDEPENDENT LIVING Grades 10,11 , 12 . 5 credit ( 5809 ) CCP
Prerequisite ( s ): None This course teaches students how to manage personal resources by making informed choices . It presents real-life situations that students may encounter in the near future . Topics include career planning , budgeting , cars and loans , financial services , credit , insurance , influence of advertising , and consumer awareness . Students apply their skills to critical thinking , decision making , and money management .
PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 . 5 Credit ( 5810 ) CCP
Prerequisite ( s ): None This course focuses on human growth and development from conception to age three with an emphasis on roles and responsibilities of parents . Observations and classroom experiences with infants and young children may be included . Topics include teen pregnancy , effective discipline , safety , and child abuse . Students may take this course for Level 2 credit , which requires additional course work including supplementary reading , book reports , and projects . Permission from the teacher is required for students taking this course for Level 2 credit . See page 17 for information on college credit through College Career Pathways .
CHILD DEVELOPMENT LAB Grades 10 , 11 , 12 . 5 Credit ( 5811 ) CCP
Prerequisite ( s ): Teacher Recommendation This course is designed in order for students to understand children ’ s physical , intellectual , and social-emotional development . In addition , topics include Child Development Theorists , Strategies for Promoting Growth and Development and Career Paths . Students will be participate in a positive collaborative experience with Head Start . They will learn how to meet preschooler ’ s special needs and observe and participate in developmentally appropriate practices .
FAMILY AND SOCIETY Grades 11 , 12 . 5 Credit ( 5812 ) CCP
INTERIOR DESIGN Grade 9 , 10 , 11,12 . 5 Credit ( 5813 ) CCP
Prerequisite ( s ): None This course examines interpersonal relationship skills . Emphasis is placed on personal development and responsibility in the family . Students are exposed to a variety of crises that impact the family unit . Topics include marriage , divorce , and domestic violence .
Prerequisite ( s ): None This course develops students ’ knowledge and skills in housing and interior design . Topics include consumer aspects of housing , careers , elements , and principles of design , floor plans , period housing styles , furniture , and lighting . Both residential and commercial applications are included . Students engage in handson activities and creative projects .
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