Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
FCS 218 Consumer Economics (3)
Study of the consumer’s rights and responsibilities in the
marketplace. Emphasis on legislation and purchasing procedures
for foods, clothing, housing, health care, transportation and all types
of insurance, banking services, and use of credit.
FCS 219 Personal and Family Resource Management (3)
Management of resources to meet the goals of individuals and
families across the life span. Emphasis on personal development,
communication skills, decision making, problem solving, risk
management, maintaining a balance with work and family as well
as management of time, energy, stress, and finances.
FCS 323 History and Philosophy of Family and Consumer
Sciences Education (3)
Exploration of the history and philosophy of the Family and
Consumer Sciences profession and its impact on Family and
Consumer Sciences education today with emphasis on the state and
national standards.
FCS 324 Family and Consumer Sciences Education (3)
Fundamental concepts necessary to teach Family and Consumer
Sciences in grades K–12 from a family perspective. Curriculum and
materials developed in this course will reflect a process-oriented
approach to problems of the family. (Prerequisite: FCS 323)
FCS 331 Independent Study in Family and
Consumer Sciences I (1-3)
Individual reading and research with the permission and under
the guidance of a member of the department.
FCS 332 Independent Study in Family and
Consumer Sciences II (1-3)
Individual reading and research with the permission and under
the guidance of a member of the department.
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