Family & Consumer Sciences
Degree Programs
- Bachelor of Arts with a Comprehensive Major in Family & Consumer Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Education with a Field Endorsement in Family & Consumer Sciences (7-12)
- Bachelor of Science in Education with a Middle Grades Content Area of Specialization in Family & Consumer Sciences (Grade 4-9)
- Supplemental Endorsement in Family & Consumer Sciences Related Occupations (7-12)
- Bachelor of Science in Education with an Early Childhood Education Unified Endorsement (Birth through Grade 3)
- Family Life Certificate
- Fashion Certificate
- Hospitality Certificate
- Parenting Certificate
- Wellness Certificate
General Studies
The General Studies requirements for Chadron State College are available on a separate page for easy reference.
Mission
The mission of the Family & Consumer Sciences academic program is to engage students in learning the theories & practicing the professional skills needed to empower individuals & families throughout the lifespan to manage the challenges of living & working in a complex world.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students in this program will develop knowledge, skills, competencies, & attitudes so they will be able to:
- Analyze factors which contribute to the development of healthy individuals throughout the lifespan (conception through old age).
- Analyze nutrition & life course choices which influence lifespan wellness.
- Assess the relationship between managing resources (time, energy, money) & achieving personal or family goals.
- Apply critical & creative thinking skills in addressing individual & family problems & issues in diverse environments.
- Describe the physical, emotional, mental & social development of children.
- Illustrate the role food, clothing, & shelter play in individual & family consumerism & resource management.
- Summarize the history of the FCS profession as well as the multiple career paths available to FCS graduates.
- Demonstrate the ability to use knowledge, skills, competencies, & attitudes in a professional work experience.
The Degree of Bachelor of Arts with a Comprehensive Major in Family & Consumer Sciences
A student must complete the General Studies requirements, the following core requirements, & one of the options listed below. Consultation with an advisor is recommended to help plan the sequencing of classes.
Core Requirements
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 122 | Perspectives in Family & Con. Sci | 2 |
| FCS 123 | Principles of Apparel | 2 |
| FCS 139 | Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| FCS 247 | Nutrition | 3 |
| FCS 320 | Aging & Death | 3 |
| FCS 331 | Family Systems Management | 3 |
| FCS 332 | Family Studies | 3 |
| FCS 390 FCS 448 & 448L |
Internship or Early Childhood Practicum & Lab |
4 |
| FCS 422 | Professional Career Development | 2 |
| FCS 424 | Housing Issues | 2 |
| FCS 435 | Consumer Science | 3 |
| Total hours | 30 | |
Child Development Option
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 30 | |
| EDUC 231 | Play, Art, Music for Early Childhood | 3 |
| EDUC 232 EDUC 233 |
Sci, Math, & Soc. Sci. for Early Child or Lit & Lang Arts for Early Childhood |
3 |
| FCS 235 FCS 236 |
Food for Wellness or Meals Across the Lifespan |
3 |
| FCS 237 | Guidance Tech in Human Relations | 3 |
| FCS 238 | Prenatal & Infant Development | 3 |
| FCS 239 | Partners in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| FCS 321a | Curriculum Development in FCS | 2 |
| FCS 423 | Program Management | 3 |
| SPED 332 | Language & Learning Disorders | 3 |
| Total hours | 56 | |
| Note: Students selecting this option must complete FCS 448/448L in Core requirements. | ||
Design & Merchandising Option
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 30 | |
| FCS 135 | Alteration & Construction Tech | 3 |
| FCS 224 | Housing & Interior Design | 2 |
| FCS 329a | Patternmaking | 2 |
| FCS 329b FCS 329c |
Historic Fashion & Costumes or Adaptive Fashions |
2 |
| FCS 329d | Visual Display/Production | 2 |
| FCS 324 | Interior Environments | 2 |
| FCS 333 | Home & Hospitality Technology | 3 |
| FCS 341 | Textiles | 4 |
| DTE 360b DTE 360c |
Residential & Commercial Planning or Architectural Design |
3 |
| MKTG 231 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total hours | 56 | |
Lifespan Wellness Option
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 30 | |
| FCS 235 FCS 236 |
Food for Wellness or Meals Across the Lifespan |
3 |
| FCS 417 | Lifespan Wellness | 3 |
| FCS 457 | Nutrition for Community Wellness | 3 |
| HPER 124 & 124L | Anatomical Kinesiology & Lab | 2 |
| HPER 134 | Athletic Training | 1 |
| HPER 232 & 232L | Physiological Kinesiology & Lab | 3 |
| HPER 234 | Introduction to Recreation | 3 |
| HPER 333 | Leadership in Recreation | 3 |
| LS 332 | Laws of Contracts | 3 |
| Total hours | 54 | |
Nutrition & Foods Option
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 30 | |
| FCS 235 | Food for Wellness | 3 |
| FCS 236 | Meals Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| FCS 417 | Lifespan Wellness | 3 |
| FCS 436 | Global Food Systems | 3 |
| FCS 447 | Nutrition for Sport & Wellness | 3 |
| FCS 457 | Nutrition for Community Wellness | 3 |
| CA 353 | Health Communications | 3 |
| Total hours | 51 | |
The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a Field Endorsement in Family & Consumer Sciences (7-12)
A student must complete the General Studies requirements & Professional Education requirements in addition to the following field endorsement courses:
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CTE 431 | Intro to Special Needs Prog in CTE | 3 |
| CTE 434 | Prin & Philosophy of CTE | 3 |
| FCS 122 | Perspectives in Family & Con. Sci | 3 |
| FCS 123 | Principles of Apparel | 3 |
| FCS 135 | Alteration & Construction Tech | 3 |
| FCS 139 | Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| FCS 224 | Housing & Interior Design | 3 |
| FCS 235 | Food for Wellness | 3 |
| FCS 236 | Meals Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| FCS 247 | Nutrition | 3 |
| FCS 320 | Aging & Death | 3 |
| FCS 321b | Curriculum Development in FCS | 3 |
| FCS 324 | Interior Environments | 3 |
| FCS 331 | Family Systems Management | 3 |
| FCS 332 | Family Studies | 3 |
| FCS 333 | Home & Hospitality Technology | 3 |
| FCS 341 | Textiles | 3 |
| FCS 421 | Organization & Admin of FCS | 3 |
| FCS 422 | Professional Career Development | 3 |
| FCS 424 | Housing Issues | 3 |
| FCS 435 | Consumer Science | 3 |
| Total hours | 56 | |
The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a Middle Grades Content Area of Specialization in Family & Consumer Sciences (Grade 4-9)
A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies, Professional Education, Middle Grades requirements & another Content Area of Specialization in Middle Grades.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 139 | Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| FCS 236 | Meals Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| FCS 247 | Nutrition | 3 |
| FCS 331 | Family Systems Management | 3 |
| FCS 332 | Family Studies | 3 |
| FCS 435 | Consumer Science | 3 |
| Total hours | 18 | |
Supplemental Endorsement in Family & Consumer Sciences Related Occupations (7-12)
In addition to the FCS field endorsement, the following course work & experience are required.
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
CTE 390 |
1000 hours verified, paid work experience in FCS related occupational areas or Internship |
6 |
| CTE 438 | Coord in Occupational Trng Program | 3 |
The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with an Early Childhood Education Unified Endorsement (Birth through Grade 3)
This endorsement qualifies teachers to teach Early Childhood and/or special education from birth through grade 3. A student must complete the following program requirements in addition to the General Studies program & Professional Education Program course requirements:
Professional Education Courses
The following courses are prerequisites to the Professional Year (2.50 minimum G.P.A. required. No grade may be below a “C”):
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 131 | Intro to Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 224 | Multimedia Support of Instruction/Learning | 2 |
| EDUC 320 | Elem/MS Obs & Participation | 2 |
| PSYC 334 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SPED 230 | Intro Except Learner | 3 |
| Total hours | 13 | |
Early Childhood Education Unified Endorsement Courses
The following courses are prerequisites to the Professional Year (2.50 minimum G.P.A. required & no grade below a “C”):
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 231 | Play, Art & Music for Early Childhood | 3 |
| EDUC 232 | Sci, Math & Soc Stu for Early Child | 3 |
| EDUC 233 | Lit & Language Arts for Early Child | 3 |
| EDUC 321 | Teach Elem/MS Math | 2 |
| FCS 139 | Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| FCS 237 SPED 331 |
Guidance Tech Human Relations or Behavior Interventions |
3 |
| FCS 238 | Prenatal & Infant Development | 3 |
| FCS 321a | Curriculum Development | 2 |
| FCS 423 | Program Management | 3 |
| FCS 448 | Early Childhood Practicum | 4 |
| SPED 231 | Survey & Effects of M/M Disability | 3 |
| SPED 232 FCS 239 |
Interpersonal Communication Skills or Partners in Early Child Educ |
3 |
| SPED 316 | Micro Teaching in Preschool | 1 |
| SPED 332 | Language & Learning Disorders | 3 |
| SPED 337 | Program Dev, Implem, & Mgmt | 3 |
| SPED 416 | Clinical Exp – Except Child | 1 |
| SPED 438 | Consultation/Collaboration | 3 |
| Total hours | 46 | |
Professional Year Courses
(two semesters) comprised of “Block”-Professional Semester, & the Teacher Internship Experience Semester (Student Teaching): The following courses can be taken only as part of the Professional Year (2.50 minimum G.P.A. required): Refer to Application for Admission Requirements for the Professional Year.
Semester #1 - “Block”
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 413 | Elem/MS Curr & Counseling | 1 |
| EDUC 414 | Classroom Mgmt | 1 |
| EDUC 415 | Human Relations/Multicultural | 1 |
| EDUC 416 | Elem/MS Assessment | 1 |
| EDUC 417 | Teach Reading Diagnosis | 1 |
| EDUC 422 | Teach Elem/MS Science & Health | 2 |
| EDUC 423 | Teach Primary Reading | 2 |
| EDUC 424 | Teach Interm. Reading | 2 |
| Total hours | 11 | |
Semester #2 - Teacher Internship
EDUC 480P, Teacher Internship Primary & EDUC 480R, Teacher Internship Early Childhood Education Unified can be taken only upon successful completion of the above (Semester #1- “Block”) courses (minimum G.P.A. of 2.50 required).
NOTE: The Praxis II: Elementary Education Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Exam (as required by the Nebraska Department of Education) must be taken as a requisite for graduation.
Minors in Family & Consumer Sciences
Child & Family Minor
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 139 | Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| FCS 237 | Guidance Tech in Human Relations | 3 |
| FCS 238 | Prenatal & Infant Development | 3 |
| FCS 320 | Aging & Death | 3 |
| FCS 331 | Family Systems Management | 3 |
| FCS 332 | Family Studies | 3 |
| FCS 437 | Family Strengths | 3 |
| Total hours | 21 | |
Nutrition & Wellness Minor
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 235 | Food for Wellness | 3 |
| FCS 236 | Meals Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| FCS 247 | Nutrition | 3 |
| FCS 331 | Family Systems Management | 3 |
| FCS 333 | Home & Hospitality Technology | 3 |
| FCS 417 | Lifespan Wellness | 3 |
| Total hours | 18 | |
Textiles & Fashion Minor
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 123 | Principles of Fashion | 2 |
| FCS 135 | Alteration & Construction Tech | 3 |
| FCS 329a | Patternmaking | 2 |
| FCS 329b | Historic Fashion & Costumes | 2 |
| FCS 329c | Adaptive Fashions | 2 |
| FCS 329d | Visual Display/Production | 2 |
| FCS 341 | Textiles | 4 |
| MKTG 231 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total hours | 20 | |
Academic Certificates in Family & Consumer Sciences
Family Life Certificate
A student may be awarded a certificate in Family Life upon successful completion of the following requirements:
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 331 | Family Systems Management | 3 |
| FCS 332 | Family Studies | 3 |
| FCS 335 | Families in Society | 3 |
| FCS 437 | Family Strengths | 3 |
| Total hours | 12 | |
Fashion Certificate
A student may be awarded a certificate in Fashion upon successful completion of the following requirements:
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 135 | Alteration & Construction Tech | 3 |
| FCS 329b | Historic Fashion & Costumes | 2 |
| FCS 329c | Adaptive Fashions | 2 |
| FCS 329d | Visual Display/Production | 2 |
| FCS 341 | Textiles | 4 |
| Total hours | 13 | |
Hospitality Certificate
A student may be awarded a certificate in Hospitality upon successful completion of the following requirements:
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 235 | Food for Wellness | 3 |
| FCS 236 | Meals Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| FCS 333 | Home & Hospitality Technology | 3 |
| MKTG 335 | Entre Business Start-Up | 3 |
| Total hours | 12 | |
Parenting Certificate
A student may be awarded a certificate in Parenting upon successful completion of the following requirements:
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 139 | Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| FCS 237 | Guidance Tech in Human Relations | 3 |
| FCS 238 | Prenatal & Infant Development | 3 |
| FCS 239 | Partnerships in Early Childhood Ed | 3 |
| Total hours | 12 | |
Wellness Certificate
A student may be awarded a certificate in Wellness upon successful completion of the following requirements:
| Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 235 | Food for Wellness | 3 |
| FCS 236 | Meals Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| FCS 247 | Nutrition | 3 |
| FCS 417 | Lifespan Wellness | 3 |
| HPER 233 | Personal Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 | |