COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
UCONN INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY STUDIES Grades 11 , 12 1 credit ( 5800 ) AP
FOOD AND NUTRITION Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 . 5 Credit ( 5807 ) CCP
PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 . 5 Credit ( 5810 ) CCP
FAMILY AND SOCIETY Grades 11 , 12 . 5 Credit ( 5812 ) CCP
Prerequisite ( s ): B or better in a Level 2 English course , and / or teacher recommendation . This course is designed as an introduction to the field of Human Development and Family Studies . Focus will be on the developing individual within the context of the family systems over time . Students are introduced to the importance of critical reading , thinking , and writing on the college level . The course includes an internship component . This course has been developed in partnership with UCONN and students are required to have strong reading and analytical skills as the textbook used is a college level text approved by UCONN College credit may be available for qualified students through UCONN Early College Experience . See page 17 for details on fees and college credit .
Prerequisite ( s ): None This course provides students with an overview of good nutrition principles that are necessary for physical and mental wellness and a long , healthy life . Students learn techniques as they apply to food preparation , food production , and human nutrition . Students will explore the science behind food preparation principles , the food production industry , as well as the structure and function of all essential nutrients . Instructional materials include discussions of digestion , basic nutrients , weight management , sports and fitness , and life-span nutrition as well as practical food labs . These components enable students to make informed decisions on nutritional food choices , apply healthy food preparation techniques and adhere to nutrient guidelines to maintain overall health and wellness . Career focus would be food science , food technician , dietician , or health care professional .
Prerequisite ( s ): None This course focuses on human growth and development from conception to age three with an emphasis on roles and responsibilities of parenting . Topics include teen pregnancy , parenting readiness and responsibilities , effective discipline , prenatal development , childbirth , safety , and current family challenges . See page 17 for information on college credit through College Career Pathways .
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 .
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