TSU 2004-2005 Undergraduate Catalog

Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Gearldean Johnson, Ed.D., Head
107 Frederick S. Humphries Family and Consumer Sciences
and Nursing Education Complex
Telephone 615-963-5601

Faculty: S. Ballard, S. Godwin, R. McDowell, B. Quick, T. Wakefield

General Statement: The purpose of the undergraduate program in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is to provide both a liberal and specialized education in which the interests and well-being of individuals, family members, and consumers are significant. The program includes study of nutrition, food, health, clothing, textiles, management of resources, design, care and guidance of children, human growth and development throughout the life span, interpersonal relationships, and family relationships, with emphasis on breadth of knowledge and its application to the solution of contemporary human problems.

The unifying focus is on an integrative approach to relationships among individuals, families, and communities and the environments in which they function. The program seeks to a) empower individuals, b) strengthen families and c) enable communities.

Specifically the mission of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is to:

  1. Prepare individuals from diverse backgrounds, ages, and ethnic groups, including those that may be educationally, economically, and socially disadvantaged, as well as those that may be academically and socially advantaged for
    1. leadership roles in professional family and consumer sciences careers;

    2. graduate and professional specialization;

    3. an improved quality of personal and family life; and

    4. leadership in improving the quality of life for families through education, prevention and development.

  2. Discover new knowledge and extend this knowledge to an increasingly global community.

  3. Provide service to the community through workshops, presentations, and involvement.

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The Didactic Program in Dietetics is developmentally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312/899-4876.

Admission/Retention Requirements: Students who wish to complete requirements for the ADA developmentally accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics must maintain a 2.75 GPA in the courses required for the concentration. Degree candidates seeking teaching certification in Early Childhood Education and Family and Consumer Sciences Education must meet requirements designed for the Teacher Education Program as below.

All Family and Consumer Sciences majors must have a "C" or better in all courses in their area of concentration in order to graduate.

Teacher Education Admission and Retention Requirements:

ADMISSION UNDERGRADUATE

Each student who desires to be a candidate for admission to the Teacher Education Program will make application to the Director of Student Services and Teacher Education in the second semester of the sophomore year. The student must have earned a cumulative 2.75 GPA, and acceptable scores on the Pre-Professional Skills Test (P-PST), or the Computer Based Test (CBT).

Further clarification of the Teacher Education Program can be found in the College of Education section of this catalog; "Admission, Retention, and Student Teaching Requirements for the Teacher Education Program." Students are required to complete 9 semester hours of student teaching which includes a dual placement.

Admission to Upper Level (junior-senior year) in Family and Consumer Sciences/Early Childhood Education Programs

Family and Consumer Sciences/Early Childhood Education majors must meet the following criteria to be admitted to the programs to gain full admission to the programs;

  1. GPA of at least 2.0 for FACS majors and 2.75 for Early Childhood Education and Family and Consumer Sciences Education majors.
  2. Completed the general education courses.
  3. Completed all developmental courses
  4. Completed the following major field courses: FACS 1010 and at least one of the following core courses; FASH 1120, DIGN 2010, NUFS 2010, and ECFS 1010. Those students who did not transfer are expected to have completed all the FCS core requirements before gaining full admission. If courses are not available at the time of transfer, the student will receive tentative admission with the stipulation that enrollment in these courses are required at the first available time.

In addition, Early Childhood Education and Family and Consumer Sciences majors must meet the Admission and Retention requirements listed in the Teacher Education Program.

Suggested Four Year Plan:
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Early Childhood Education
(With Teacher Certification Pre K-4)

Early Childhood Education (With Teacher Certification Pre K-4)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
SAHE 1000, Orientation 1 ART 1010, Art Appreciation 3
ENGL 1010, Freshman English 3 ENGL 1020, Freshman English II 3
ECFS 1010, Intro Early Child/Child Dev 3 MATH 1110, College Algebra 3
GEOG 1010 or 1020, World Geography 3 FACS 1010, FCS as a Profession 1
General Ed Natural Science:
BIOL 1010, 1011, or
ASTR 1010
4 General Ed Natural Science:
BIOL 1020, 1021, or
ASTR 1010
4
14 14
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
ENGL 2010-2024, Soph Literature 3 MATH 1410,Structure Number Sys 3
HIST 2010 or 2020, American History 3 HPPE 3100, Play & Lead-Up Games 2
ECFS 2010, Prin & Concepts Child Dev 3 ECFS 3020, Middle Childhood 3
EDCI 2010, History/Found Education 3 HIST 2030 History of Tennessee 3
PSYC 2010, General Psychology 3 COMM 2200, Public Speaking 3
15 MUSC 1010, Music Appreciation 3
17
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
EDCI 3870, Curriculum Dev 3 ENGL 3730, Children’s Literature 3
PSYC 3120, Meas/Eval/Cirm Pub Sch 3 ECFS 4600, Methods & Materials in Early Childhood 3
ECFS 4620,
Early Child. Admn. & Leadership 
or ECFS 4520
3 ECFS 3320,
Expressive Arts for Young Children
3
ECFS 3610, Early Childhood Curriculum 3 ECFS 4630, Family Relationships 3
NUFS 3330, Maternal & Child Nutrition 3 ECFS 3520, Observ./Participation/Assessment in ECCD 3
EDCI 3110 or ECCD 4000,
Guiding Young Children
3 EDSE 3330, Educ Except Children 3
18 18
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
ECFS 4650, Parenting/Practical Steps 3 ECFS 4720, Student Teaching 9
EDCI 3905, Mth/Elem Tchg Hum & Social 3 EDCI 4706, Educ Seminar 3
EDCI 3906, Mth/Elem Tchg Science 3 12
FACS 4500, Senior Project 3
EDRD 4240,
Teaching Reading Elem Sch
3
15

 


Suggested Four Year Plan:
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Family and Consumer Sciences
Concentration in Child Development and Family Relations

Concentration in Child Development and Family Relations
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
SAHE 1000, Orientation 1 ART 1010, Art Appreciation 3
ENGL 1010, Freshman English 3 ENGL 1020, Freshman English II 3
ECFS 1010,
Intro Early Child/Child Dev
3 MATH 1110, College Algebra 3
FACS 1010, FCS as a Profession 1 GEOG 1010, World Geography 3
BIOL 1010, 1011,
Biophysical Science or
General Educ natural science
4 BIOL 1020,1021,
Biophysical Science or
general educ natural science
4
MUSC 1010, Music Appreciation 3 16
15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
ENGL 2010-2024, Soph Literature 3 BIOL 2210, 2211 Human Anatomy 4
HIST 2010 or 2020, American History 3 COMM 2200, Public Speaking 3
ECFS 2010, Child Growth & Development 3 HIST 2020, American History 3
DIGN 2010, Environmental Design or FASH 1120, Cultural Interpretation 3 EDCI 2010, Hist/Found of Education 3
SOCI 2010, Intro to Sociology 3 ECFS 3320, Expressive Arts 3
15 16
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
ECFS 4520,
Early Child. Adm & Leadership
3 ENGL 3730, Children’s Lit 3
ECFS 3610,
Early Childhood Curriculum
3 ECFS 3520, Observ/Part/Assessment in ECFS 3
EDSE 3330,
Educ. Except. Child
ECFS 3530, Infant Clinic 3
FERM 3210,
Family Resource Mgmt. or FERM 4330,
Consumer Education
3 ECFS 4630, Family Relations 3
NUFS 3330,
Maternal Child Nutrition
3 ECFS 4600,
Meth & Mat in Early Childhood
3
15 15
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
ECFS 4650,
Parenting/Practical Steps
3 ECFS 4660, Internship 9
ECCD 4000,
Guiding Young Children
3 SOWK 4700,
Gerontological Soc Work
3
PSYC 3120,
Meas/Eval/Cirm Pub Sch
3 12
ELECTIVES (300-400 level) 3
FACS 4500, Senior Project  3
FACS 4700, Seminar in FCS 1
16

Suggested Four Year Plan:
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Family and Consumer Sciences
Concentration in Design

Concentration in Design
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
SAHE 1000, Orientation 1 ART 1010, Art Appreciation 3
ENGL 1010, Freshman English 3 ENGL 1020, Freshman English II 3
FASH 1110, Textiles 3 MATH 1110, College Algebra 3
DIGN 2010, Environmental Design 3 CHEM 1020, 1021 General Chemistry or General educ science course 4
CHEM 1010, 1011,
General Chemistry or
General education natural science
4 THTR 1020,
Appreciation of Drama
3
FACS 1010,
FCS as a Profession
1 16
15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
ENGL 2010-2024,
Sophomore Literature 
3 FASH 2110,
Prin of Apparel Const
3
HIST 2010 or 2020,
American History
3 Social Science Elective 3
FASH 2030, History of Costume 3 HIST 2020, American History 3
DIGN 3000, Fashion Illustration  3 C0MM 2200, Public Speaking 3
NUFS 2110, Nutrition 3 ECON 2010, Economic Principles 3
15 15
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
FACS 3730, Entrepreneurship 3 DIGN 3010, Costume/Fashion Design 3
DIGN 3100, Int/Fash/Text CAD 3 DIGN 4110, Contract Design 3
FASH 4130 or 3220, Dress Design or
THTR 4000 or 4020, Scene Design
3 DIGN 4350*, Internship 6
DIGN 3500, Studio Design 2 ECFS 4630, Family Relations 3
DIGN 3230, Space Planning 3 15
14 *Summer Only
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
DIGN 4120, Art Crafts 3 DIGN 4000, Space Planning II 3
FACS 4700, Seminar in FCS 1 DIGN 4210 Interior Architecture 3
DIGN 4320, Visual Communication 3 DIGN 4200, Experimental Tex/Arch 3
FACS 4500, Senior Project 3 ELECTIVES (3000 or 4000 level) 5
THTR 4000, Scene Design or
THTR 4000
3 14
FERM 4330, Consumer Education 3
16

Departmental Requirements
For Bachelor of Science -
in Family and Consumer Sciences with
Concentration in Fashion Merchandising


Suggested Four Year Plan:
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Family and Consumer Sciences

Concentration in Fashion Merchandising
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
SAHE 1000, Orientation  1 NUFS 2110, Nutrition 3
ENGL 1010, Freshman English 3 ENGL 1020, Freshman English II 3
FASH 1110, Textiles 3 FASH 1120, Cultural Interpretation 3
MATH 1110, College Algebra 3 FACS 1010, FCS as a Profession 1
ART 1010, Art Appreciation 3 HIST 2020, American History 3
HIST 2010, American History 3 Humanities Elective 3
16 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
ECON 2010, Principles of Economics I 3 FASH 2110, Prin of Apparel Const 3
DIGN 2010, Environmental Design 3   CHEM 1020, 1021, Gen Chemistry or
General education natural science course
4
CHEM 1010, 1011,
General Chemistry or
General education natural science course
4   COMM 2200, Public Speaking 3
FASH 2030, History of Costume 3 ENGL 2010-2024, Soph. Literature 3
ACCT 2010, Principles of Accounting 3 ECON 2020, Prin of Economics II 3
16 16
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
DIGN 3100,Inter, Fashion, Textile CAD 3 ECFS 4630, Family Relations 3
DIGN 3000, Fashion Illustration 3 MKTG 3010, Basic Marketing 3
FASH 3000, Apparel Quality 3   FERM 4330, Consumer Ed or FERM 3210, Family Resource Mgmt 3
DIGN 3230, Space Planning 3  FASH 4150*, Internship 6
12 FASH 3020, Clothing of Family 3
18
*Summer Only
SENIOR YEAR 
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
FASH 4030, Clothing Economics 3 ELECTIVE (300-400 level) 4
MKTG 3200, Sales Management 3 FACS 4700, Seminar in FCS 1
FASH 4000, Display Merchandising 3 MKTG 4250, Retailing Mgmt 3
FACS 4500, Senior Project 3 FASH 4140, Fashion Merchandising 3
12 FASH 4440, Fashion Promotions 3
14

Suggested Four Year Plan:
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Family and Consumer Sciences

Concentration in Food Service Management
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
SAHE 1000, Orientation 1 ENGL 1020, Freshman English 3
ENGL 1010, Freshman English 3 HUMANITIES ELECTIVE 6
MATH 1110, College Algebra 3 HIST 2020, American History 3
HIST 2010, American History 3 COMM 2200, Public Speaking 3
NUFS 1110, Food Principles 4 FACS 1010, FCS as a Profession 1
14 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
CHEM 1010,1011, General Chemistry or General education natural science 4 CHEM 1020 & 1021, Gen. Chem. or General education natural science 4
ENGL 2010-2024, Soph Literature 3 ECON 2020, Economic Principles II 3
NUFS 2010, Nutrition 3 ACCT 2010, Principles of Acctg. I 3
ECON 2010, Economic Principles I 3 HUMANITIES ELECTIVE 3
DIGN 2010, Environmental Design 3 13
16
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
NUFS 3120,
Nutrition/Global Community
3 NUFS 3110, Food Science 3
BIOL 2400 Bacteriology 4 MGMT 3010,
Management Organization
 3
ACCT 2020, Principles of Accounting II 3 ELECTIVE 3000 or 4000 level 3
NUFS 3130, Foodservice Equipment 3 ECFS 4630, Family Relationships 3
MKTG 3010, Basic Marketing 3 NUFS 4120, Quantity Foods Proc. 3
16 15
SENIOR YEAR  
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
FERM 4330, Consumer Education 3 FACS 4500, Senior Project 3
NUFS 4520, Food Service Systems  3 FACS 4600*, Field Experiences 6
BLAW 3000, Legal Envir/Business 3 FACS 3730, Entrepreneurship 3
ELECTIVES (3000-4000 level) 5 FACS 4700, Seminar in FCS 1
14 NUFS 4620, Special Problems 3
*Summer Only 16

Suggested Four Year Plan:
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Family and Consumer Sciences

Concentration in Foods and Nutrition
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
SAHE 1000, Orientation 1 ENGL 1020, Freshman English 3
ENGL 1010, Freshman English 3 HIST 2020, American History 3
HIST 2010, American History 3 CHEM 1010, 1011 Gen Chemistry 4
MATH 1110, College Algebra 3 HUMANITIES ELECTIVE 3
DIGN 2010, Environmental Design 3 FACS 1010, FCS as a Profession 1
NUFS 1110, Food Principles 4 14
17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
ENGL 2010-2018, Literature 3 BIOL 2220, 2221, Human Anatomy or ELECTIVES** 4
CHEM 1020 & 1021,
General Chemistry
4 ECON 2010, Economic Principles 3
BIOL 2210, 2211, Human Anatomy 4 HUMANITIES ELECTIVES 3
PSYC 2010, General Psychology 3 NUFS 2110, Nutrition 3
14 COMM 2200, Public Speaking 3
16
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
PSYC 2180 or ELECTIVE** 3 ELECTIVE (300-400 level) or
CHEM 3410 & 3411**
Phys Chemistry
4
NUFS 3120,
Nutrition/Global Community
3 BIOL 2400, Gen Bacteriology 4
CHEM 2010, 2011, Organic Chemistry 4 NUFS 4120, Quantity Foods Proc 3
MGMT 3010,
Management & Organization
3 NUFS 3110, Food Science 3
NUFS 3130
Fd Ser Equip & Cost Control
3 14
16
SENIOR YEAR  
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
FACS 4500, Senior Project 3 FACS 4600*, Field Experiences 2
NUFS 4110, Advanced Nutrition 3 FACS 4700, Seminar in FCS 1
NUFS 4520, Food Service Systems 3 ECFS 4630, Family Relationships 3
NUFS 3330, Maternal/Child Nutrition 3 ELECTIVES** (3000-4000 level or NUFS 4530, Medical Ntr + 1 hr 5
FERM 4330, Consumer Education 3 FACS 3710, Teaching FCS 3
15 14
*Summer Only

**Students wishing to meet requirements for the Dietetics Program must replace electives with the following courses: PSYC 2180, CHEM 3410 and lab, NUFS 4530, and BIOl 2220, 2221

Suggested Four Year Plan:
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Family and Consumer Sciences

Concentration in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
(With or Without Teacher Certification)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
SAHE 1000, Orientation 1 CHEM 1020, 1021, Gen Chemistry 4
ENGL 1010, Freshman English 3 ENGL 1020, Freshman English II 3
CHEM 1010, 1011, General Chemistry 4 MATH 1110, College Algebra 3
FASH 1110, Textiles 3 FACS 1010**, FCS as a Profession 1
NUFS 1110, Food Principles 4 HUMANITIES ELECTIVE 3
15 14
SOPHOMORE YEAR  
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
ENGL 2010-2024, Soph Literature 3 HUMANITIES ELECTIVE 3
HIST 2010 or 2020, American History 3 COMM 2200, Public Speaking 3
DIGN 2010, Environmental Design 3 HIST 2020, American History 3
PSYC 2420, Human Growth & Dev 3 EDCI 2010,
History/Foundation of Education
 3
NUFS 2110, Nutrition 3 SOC SCI ELECTIVE 3
ECON 2010, Principles of Economics I 3 15
18
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
EDSE 3330*, Educ Except Children 3 FASH 2110, Principles Apparel Con 3
FACS 3870**,
Curriculum/Pro Dev in FCS
3 FERM 3210, Family Resource Mgt 3
DIGN 3230, Space Planning 3 FACS 3710, Teaching FCS 3
NUFS 3110 or NUFS 3120,
Food Science
3 PSYC 3120*,
Meas/Eval Pub School
3
ECFS 2010, Principles/Concepts of Child Development 3 ECFS 4630, Family Relations 3
15 FACS 4430**,
Prin. of Voc. Ed. and Occup.
3
18
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Courses HR Spring Semester Courses HR
ECFS 4650, Parenting/Practical Steps 3 FACS 3720, Special Prob in FCS or EDCI 4705* Educational Seminar 3
FERM 4330, Consumer Education  3 FACS 4720*, Student Teaching or FACS 4740, Field Experiences 9
FACS 4500, Senior Project 3   12
EDRD 4910*, Teaching Reading 3
EDCI 3110, Classroom Behavior 3
FACS 4700, Seminar in FCS 1
16
*Family and Consumer Sciences and Family and Consumer Sciences Education courses will be substituted for those interested in Family and Consumer Sciences Education without certification. Admission to Student Teaching required for enrollment in these courses.

Curriculum for Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences Endorsement

Family and Consumer Sciences Education majors who complete or are working on teacher certification in Consumer and Homemaking (Vocational Home Economics) may take additional courses to add one or both of the two endorsement areas in vocational home economics.

Occupational Endorsements 11 Semester Hours

Option I

Food Management, Production, and Service 11
FACS 4600 2
NUFS 3130, 4120 6
NUFS 4520 3


Option II

Care and Guidance of Children 11
FACS 4580 2
ECFS 3320 3
ECFS 4520, 4600 6



COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Design (DIGN)

DIGN 2010 Environmental Design (3). (Formerly DIGN 201)A course in which students develop techniques for becoming aware of design in the near environment. Students learn to solve creative problems, varied materials and techniques in design and color with emphasis on the element and principles of art as applied to the home and individuals. They also examine two and three dimensional forms in design. Lab-lecture. Fall Semester

DIGN 3000 Fashion Illustration (3). (Formerly DIGN 300) A course in which students learn how to sketch human figures and use fashion illustration as a form of communication. Emphasis on color, proportion, fabric detail, development of individual techniques and development of individual techniques and experimentation with a variety of media. Lab-lecture. Prerequisite: DIGN 2010. Fall Semester: Odd Years

DIGN 3010 Costume/Fashion Design (3). (Formerly DIGN 301) A course in which students learn how to make rendering and layouts and make costume and fashion analysis for the individual and theatre. They learn fashion fundamentals such as application of the fashion tools, fashion makers, responsibilities of designers, creative use of research, inspirational museums and library sources. Studio problems with emphasis on live color and texture for the individual and costumes are emphasized. Lab-lecture. Prerequisite: DIGN 2010, FASH 2030. Spring Semester

DIGN 3100 Interior, Fashion & Textile CAD (3). (Formerly DIGN 310) An introduction to the use of computers in interior, fashion, and textile design. Various computer programs are used for developing interior drawings, fashion designs, and textile design.

DIGN 3230 Space Planning (3). (Formerly DIGN 323) An introductory course in the interior design profession in which students apply the design elements and principles to interior design. Studio problems in designing living spaces for family living. Lab-lecture. Prerequisite: DIGN 2010. Fall Semester

DIGN 3500 Studio Design Laboratory (2). (Formerly DIGN 350) A course designed for students who wish to experiment with art studio problems, related art problems, design inspiration and media with guidance of instructor. Prerequisite: DIGN 2010. Fall Semester

DIGN 4000 History of Interiors (3). (Formerly DIGN 400) A course which includes a study of the historical and contemporary interiors, traditional and modern, classic Asian, European and current influences, and contemporary. Spring Semester

Design 4110 Non-residential Design (3). (Formerly DIGN 411) A studio course in which students utilize the design process in the analysis and planning of non residential interior environments such as healthcare, restaurant, preschool, and retail facilities. The course includes a study of current codes relating to health, safety, and handicapped accessibility in non residential design. Prerequisite: DIGN 2010 and 3230 or consent of instructor.

DIGN 4120 Art Crafts (3). (Formerly DIGN 412) A course in which students design and execute art crafts using inexpensive materials and tools. The content of the course includes: relationship of design to function, materials, tools and techniques; understanding educational, economic, social, recreational and therapeutic art craft work. Emphasis is placed on making creative objects of original design. Lab-lecture. Fall Semester: Even Years

DIGN 4200 Experimental Textile, Apparel and Design (3). (Formerly DIGN 420) A course which covers creative and technical aspects of designing textiles, apparel, accessories, and home fashions. Original designs with exercises in various media, direct, indirect and accidental methods will be used to stimulate ideas and involve the students in the process of exploring and awakening intellectual and creative potentials. Lab-lecture. Prerequisite: DIGN 2010 or consent of instructor. Spring Semester

DIGN 4210 Interior Architecture (3). (Formerly DIGN 421) A course whose major topics for this course are: problems in designing for living; integration of structural concepts; design in relation to site, house and interior environment; selection and coordination of furniture, fabrics, materials, accessories in interior space laboratory. Lab-lecture. Prerequisites: DIGN 2010 & 3230. Spring Semester

DIGN 4320 Visual Communication (3). (Formerly DIGN 432) A course in which students learn the principles and techniques of display and exhibit design such as decoration for window and interior displays in schools, department and specialty stores, museums; advertising layout and production. Students design and execute window and interior displays and discuss methods employed in coordinating store wide promotions. The fashion show is used as a media. Emphasis is on creative design, layout and presentation. Lab-lecture. Fall Semester

DIGN 4350 Internship/Seminar/Options (3-6). (Formerly DIGN 435) A course in which students gain experience in established firms, institutions, showrooms, etc. Students are introduced to many practical applications of design theory directed toward various aspects of the fashion, interior, visual and fabric structure and decoration industry as well as specialized teaching. Each option is to be executed under the supervision of the concentration coordinator. Senior standing in curriculum required. Summer Semester.


Early Childhood, Child Development, and Family Relationships (ECFS)

ECFS 1010 Introduction to Early Childhood & Child Development (3). (Formerly ECCD 101) A study of staff roles in a variety of pre-school programs for children in Middle Tennessee. The first half of the semester will be spent in observation, the second in a practicum as an aide functioning in a variety of roles. Fall Semester

ECFS 1660 Observations and Internship (2). (Formerly ECCD 166) A course which provides opportunities for observation and practice work in pre-school programs for young children. Consent of instructor.

ECFS 2010 Principles and Concepts of Child Development (3). (Formerly ECCD 201) A study of the basic principles and concepts of growth and development which serve as a foundation in understanding children from birth to age 8. Observation and laboratory experiences are required.

ECFS 2110 Problems in CDA Competency Area I (3). (Formerly ECCD 211) An individualized study for early childhood care givers in setting up and maintaining safe and healthy learning environments for young children. This course must be taken in conjunction with ECFS 2120 or with consent of instructor.

ECFS 2120 Practicum: Safe, Healthy Learning Environments (3). (Formerly ECCD 212) A course in which the care givers demonstrate the ability to set up and maintain safe and healthy learning environments for young children. Consent of instructor.

ECFS 2210 Problems in CDA Competency Area 2 (3). (Formerly ECCD 221) An individualized study for care givers in learning to advance the physical and intellectual development of young children. Consent of instructor.

ECFS 2220 Practicum: Physical and Intellectual Competency (3). (Formerly ECCD 222) A course in which the care givers demonstrate the ability to advance the physical and intellectual development of young children. Consent of instructor.

ECFS 2310 Problems in CDA Competency Area 3 (3). (Formerly ECCD 231) An individualized study for care givers that focus on building positive self-concept and individual strength in young children. Must be taken in conjunction with ECFS 2320 or with consent of instructor.

ECFS 2325 Art for Young Children (2). (Formerly ECCD 232A) A course that includes a study of self-directed activities in art and creative play experiences.

ECFS 2320 (CDA) Self Concept and Individual Strength (3). (Formerly ECCD 232) A course in which care givers demonstrate the ability to build positive self-concept and individual strength in young children. Consent of instructor.

ECFS 2410 Problems in CDA Competency Area 4 (3). (Formerly ECCD 241) An individualized study course for care givers in organizing and sustaining the positive functioning of young children and adults in groups in a learning environment. Must be taken in conjunction with ECFS 2420 or with consent of instructor.

ECFS 2420 Practicum: Positive Functioning of Children and Adults in a Group (3). (Formerly ECCD 242) A course in which the care givers demonstrate the ability to organize and sustain the positive functioning of young children and adults in a group learning environment. Consent of instructor.

ECFS 2515 The Young Child (3). (Formerly ECCD 251A) A contemporary modularized course of instruction designed to familiarize students with the philosophy and basics of child development and to increase their competencies in working with children. Outside experiences, guest lectures, and multi-media approaches are arranged.

ECFS 2510 (CDA) Problems in CDA Competency Areas 5 and 6 (3). (Formerly ECCD 251) An individualized study course for care givers in coordinating home and center and carrying out supplementary responsibilities. Must be in conjunction with ECFS 2520 or with consent of instructor.

ECFS 2525 Observation (CDA) (3). (Formerly ECCD 252A) A course in which students observe in nursery school, kindergarten, and other preschool programs for young children.

ECFS 2520 (CDA) Practicum: Home, Center and Supplementary Responsibilities (3). (Formerly ECCD 252) A course in which care givers demonstrate the ability to establish positive and productive relationships with parents and encourage parents to participate in the center's activities, policies, and rules. Consent of instructor.

ECFS 2535 Internship in Infant Programs (2). (Formerly ECCD 253A) A course in which students observe and participate in infant laboratories.

ECFS 2530-2540-2550 (CDA) Problems in Providing Care for Young Children (3). (Formerly ECCD 253, 254, 255) An individualized experience for early childhood care givers. Consent of instructor.

ECFS 2660 Internship in Early Childhood and Child Development (3). (Formerly ECCD 266) A course in which students participate in field work in community nursery schools and other preschool programs for young children. Consent of instructor.

ECFS 3020 Middle Childhood and Adolescence (3). (Formerly ECCD 302) A course in which students study human development from later pre-school through adolescence (5-18) years. Prerequisite: ECFS 2010

ECFS 3310-3330-3340 Internships for Trainers (CDA) (3). (Formerly ECCD 331, 333, 334) An individualized internship experience for persons interested in providing child care giver training. Consent of instructor.

ECFS 3320 Expressive Arts for Young Children (3). (Formerly ECCD 332) A course in which students interpret and are involved with (1) art learning activities, (2) self-directed activities, and (3) integrated activities with emphasis on the role of creative play. Prerequisites: ECFS 2010 or ECFS 3510. Spring Semester

ECFS 3510 The Young Child and Family (3). (Formerly ECCD 351) A contemporary based modularized course of instruction designed to familiarize students with the basics of child-development and to increase their competencies in this area. Outside experiences, guest lectures and multi-media approaches are combined with regular classroom instruction to make a wide range of information available to students. The areas of concentration include the philosophy of child development, pregnancy and birth, and the development of the physical, mental, socio-emotional and language characteristics of the child, and the role of the family in the development of children. Laboratory experience 2 hrs. per week. Fall Semester

ECFS 3520 Observation, Participation and Assessment in Early Childhood Settings (3). (Formerly ECCD 352) Observation and participation in early childhood settings. A course required of students concentrating in Child Development and Family Relationships. This course will address appropriate observation methods and assessment tools for use in early childhood settings. Laboratory experiences required. Prerequisites: ECFS 2010 or ECFS 3510. Spring Semester

ECFS 3530 Infant Clinic (3). (Formerly ECCD 353) A course designed to address the human development process from birth to 2 years of age and the relative influences of the environment on socialization. Emphasis is placed on the various theories and curricula being followed in quality day-care programs for infants. Observation/participation in infant programs required.

ECFS 3610 Early Childhood Curriculum I (3). (Formerly ECCD 361) A course in which students design curricula in Early Childhood Education, including learning how to write general goals and behavioral objectives for lesson plans, and discussing forces that affect curriculum. Prerequisites: observation in a variety of early childhood settings, ECFS 2010 or ECFS 3510. Fall Semester

ECFS 4520 Early Childhood Administration and Leadership (3). (Formerly ECCD 452) A course designed to familiarize students with the operational procedures of day care programs. Emphasis is placed on providing students with practicum experience relating to administering and supervising personnel, managing budgets, and developing computer programs. Observation/participation in Early Learning Center required. Fall Semester

ECFS 4600 Preschool and Kindergarten Methods and Materials (3). (Formerly ECCD 460) A study of methods, materials and modern trends of teaching in the nursery school and kindergarten. Organization, equipment, and housing in child care centers and public kindergartens are studied based on the developmental levels of children. Observation/ participation experiences in early childhood programs required. Prerequisite: ECFS 3320 and ECFS 3610 Spring Semester

ECFS 4620 Current Topics and Issues in Early Childhood Education (3). (Formerly ECCD 462) A course in which students study programs, trends and issues in child development and early education.

ECFS 4630 Family Relationships (3). (Formerly ECCD 463) A study of modern family life, giving special emphasis to the needs and activities of individuals as they relate to the development of the family throughout the life cycle. Spring Semester

ECFS 4650 Parenting/Practical Steps to Childrearing (3). (Formerly ECCD 465) A course in which students outline and examine contemporary problems of childrearing and focus on systematic and scientific methods of parenting. Subject areas to be examined are child abuse, socialization practices among various cultures, myths and misconceptions about effectiveness of punishment, the rights of children, principles of behavioral modification and parents of children with special needs. Fall Semester

ECFS 4660 Internship or Fieldwork in Child Development (9). (Formerly ECCD 466) A course in which students are provided an opportunity to student teach in the campus Early Learning Center. Taken with approval of the coordinator of Child Development and Family Relationships.

ECFS 4720 Observation and Student Teaching in Pre-K and K-3 (12). (Formerly ECCD 472K) Supervised teaching experiences in both Pre-K and K-3 settings on a full-time basis for a semester. Seminars are integral parts of the student teaching experience. Prerequisite: This course is open only to students who have met the student teaching prerequisites.


Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FACS)

FACS 1010 Family and Consumer Sciences as a Profession (1). (Formerly FCS 101) A course designed to help students identify their goals and individual needs and explore possible family and consumer sciences career areas. Students gain knowledge of the history and philosophy of family and consumer sciences as well as public policy and issues and trends. One lecture.

FACS 3180 Cooperative Education (3). (Formerly FCS 318) A university-wide program that combines academic study with meaningful work experiences directly related to the student's academic major. Students are required to work at least two semesters with a school semester in between (work/study/work). Three hours of academic credit will be awarded for the co-op work experience.

FACS 3710 Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences (3). (Formerly FCS 371) A course designed for students preparing to teach family and consumer sciences in middle and secondary schools as well as for family and consumer sciences in the fields of business, social welfare, extension, public utilities, dietetics and nutrition. Students are provided opportunities to develop instructional plans including using instructional techniques and methods and selecting and using media as well as computers. Supervised field experiences in middle and high schools required for Teacher Education Students. Other field teaching experiences required for all students. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program for students in Teacher Education. Spring Semester

FACS 3720 Special Problems in Family and Consumer Sciences (1-3). (Formerly FCS 372) A course designed for individual and group projects that focus on recent research findings and general depth in subject matter.

FACS 3730 Entrepreneurship in Family and Consumer Sciences (3). (Formerly FCS 373) A course that focuses on the application of knowledge to teaching entrepreneurship skills in family and consumer sciences programs and/or developing plans to become an entrepreneur using family and consumer sciences skills.

FACS 3870 Curriculum and Program Development (3). (Formerly FCS 387) A course where attention is given to family and consumer sciences curriculum conceptualization including analyzing factors impacting on the curriculum. Students plan and develop family and consumer sciences programs, and analyze teacher roles and communication in the classroom. Professional rights and responsibilities, and multi-cultural/global education are analyzed. Supervised field experiences in middle and high schools are required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Fall Semester, even numbered years.

FACS 4430 Principles of Career Technical and Occupational Program Planning (3). (Formerly FCS 443) A course which focuses on theory, philosophy, legislative and historical background, and program development in vocational education with special emphasis on program planning in family and consumer sciences related occupation (HERO). Emphasis is also given to implementing cooperative experiences, job placement and follow-up, public relations, advisory committees, evaluation and youth leadership. Supervised observation-participation experiences in vocational programs are required. Fall Semester, odd years.

FACS 4500 Senior Project Writing (3). (Formerly FCS 450) A course in which students develop skills related to techniques of professional writing, literature searching, and abstracting scientific material. Students will incorporate area-special concepts into an original project with an accompanying written component. Senior standing in curriculum required.

FACS 4580 Field Experiences in Child Care Services (2). (Formerly FCS 458) A supervised work experience in the child care industry. Course includes class seminars. Senior standing in curriculum required. Summer Session

FACS 4600 Field Experiences in Food Service or Nutrition (2-6). (Formerly FCS 460) A supervised work experience in the food service industry or in nutrition programs. Course includes class seminar. Senior standing in curriculum required. Summer Session

FACS 4720 Student Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences (12). (Formerly 472S) Supervised teaching in family and consumer sciences in off-campus teaching centers on a full-time basis for a semester (15 weeks) in both a middle school and a high school. Seminars are integral parts of the student teaching experience. Prerequisite: This course is open only to students who have met the student teaching prerequisites for Family and Consumer Sciences and Teacher Education.

FACS 4740 Consumer and Family Service Field Experiences (3-6). (Formerly FCS 474) A course designed to provide students opportunities to gain practical experiences in consumer and family service programs. Students not seeking teaching certification should substitute this course for student teaching. Prerequisites: Senior level Family and Consumer Sciences major and consent of instructor.


Fashion Merchandising (FASH)

FASH 1110 Textiles (3). (Formerly FM 111) A consumer-oriented study of textiles, emphasizing fibers, yarns, fabric construction, finishes and socio-economic background of the textiles and apparel industry in relation to end use. Lecture-laboratory. Spring Semester

FASH 1120 Cultural Interpretation of Dress (3). (Formerly FM 112) A study of the dynamic nature of the fashion phenomenon within the global society. Theories regarding psychological, social, cultural and economic forces of acquiring new styles will be explored. Learn about fashionable apparel worn in various cultures. Spring Semester

FASH 2030 History of Costume (3). (Formerly FM 203) The history of costume from ancient times to the present and the influence of social and economic conditions upon costume are covered in this course. Fall Semester

FASH 2110 Principles of Apparel Construction (3). (Formerly FM 211) Students learn the fundamental techniques of sewing various apparel by using a computerized, industrial sewing machine, or serger. Simple pattern alterations will be implemented. Lecture-laboratory. Fall Semester

FASH 3000 Apparel Quality Analysis (3). (Formerly FM 300) A study of various techniques of evaluating silhouettes, and structural and decorative details of apparel. The degree of excellence displayed in construction will be examined. Prerequisites: FASH 2110 and DIGN 3010. Spring Semester

FASH 3020 Clothing of the Family (3). (Formerly FM 302) A study of the physiological, psychological, and aesthetic aspect of clothing for the family. Family clothing problems from the standpoint of income, occupation, and health as well as aesthetic and psychological factors affecting all family members are analyzed in the class. Spring Semester: Odd Years

FASH 3120 Applied Dress Design (3). (Formerly FM 312) The application of elements and principles of design as they relate to clothing. Emphasis is placed upon problem solving and the functional, structural and decorative aspects of apparel design. Prerequisites: FASH 2110 and DIGN 3010. Spring Semester: Even Years

FASH 3210 Tailoring (3). (Formerly FM 321) A course in which students learn advanced construction methods. Students construct a tailored garment. Emphasis is also placed on selection and care of woolen garments. Prerequisite: examination in construction skills and/or FASH 2110. Fall Semester: Odd Years

FASH 3220 Flat Pattern Adaptation (3). (Formerly FM 322) A study of the principles and techniques of flat pattern design and application of these principles to commercial pattern alteration. The development of original designs is emphasized. Prerequisite: FASH 2110. Spring: Odd Years

FASH 4000 Display Merchandising (3). (Formerly FM 400) Presentation of merchandise, coordination elements and principles of design, properties and the art of arranging soft goods through a visual medium. Concepts and tools of selling merchandise in numerous retail settings for increasing sales are covered.

FASH 4030 Clothing Economics (3). (Formerly FM 403) A study of clothing as it relates to the consumer of clothing and textiles. Emphasis is placed on changing needs and desires, trends in clothing expenditures, legislation and care. Spring Semester

FASH 4130 Dress Design and Draping (3). (Formerly FM 413) A course in dress design with emphasis on originality and draping. Opportunity is given to students to investigate sources of design and to practice various methods of designing. Prerequisite: FASH 2110 & DIGN 2010. One lecture and two laboratory periods. Fall: Even Years

FASH 4140 Fashion Merchandising Seminar (3). (Formerly 414) A study of the problems in various aspects of buying fashions. Emphasis is on the planning involved in marketing of merchandise and computer applications in retailing. Spring Semester

FASH 4150 Internship (3-6). (Formerly FM 415) A temporary period of supervised work experience which provides the student an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to a work situation. Internship is designed to give students supervised work experience in an area of fashion merchandising. Prerequisites: (1) junior level or above in Family and Consumer Sciences, (2) a job in clothing and/or textiles retailing or merchandising, and (3) instructor's written approval. Summer Sessions

FASH 4440 Fashion Promotions and Events (3). (Formerly FM 444) Students learn to incorporate numerous elements of selling into a theatrical presentation using live models. Stages of planning fashion promotions by establishing the type of show, site, theme, budget, publicity, advertising and various press materials for producing a fashion show are implemented into an annual presentation. Students produce a major fashion show.


Family Economics and Resource Management (FERM)

FERM 3210 Family Resource Management (3). (Formerly HMGT 321) A course which includes a study of the family as an ecosystem and how that ecosystem is influenced by and influences other larger systems. Attention is given to the problems faced by individuals and families in managing resources. The management process is viewed within an environmental context. Offered each Spring Semester

FERM 4330 Consumer Education (3). (Formerly HMGT 433) A course which includes a study of consumer activities in the marketplace and the financial world. Emphasis is given to the most important areas in which individuals and families function as consumers. Offered each Fall Semester.

Foods and Nutrition (NUFS)

NUFS 1110 Food Principles and Meal Management (4). (Formerly FM 111) A study of foods from harvest to service. A consideration of economics, grade standards, sanitation, preparation and nutritional quality is included. The topics include the planning, preparation and service of nutritious attractive meals at various cost levels for different occasions with emphasis on the
conservation of time, energy and money. Two lectures and two laboratory periods. Fall Semester. Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences major or consent of instructor.

NUFS 2010 Basic Nutrition Principles (3). (Formerly NTR 201) A course in which students study nutrition and its relationship to health. Emphasis is placed on functions, sources and deficiency symptoms for the various nutrients. Regulations surrounding food and related products are presented. Nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle are introduced. Fall Semester

NUFS 2110 Elementary Nutrition (3). (Formerly NTR 211) A general course in nutrition with emphasis on scientific principles, metabolism and requirements for nutrients. Special topics of interest to health care professionals are discussed. Spring Semester

NUFS 3110 Food Science (3). (Formerly FDS 311) A course which includes a study of the scientific principles of food preparation. Emphasis is placed on deviations from the norm and causes. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 1010 and NUFS 1110. Spring Semester, even years.

NUFS 3120 Nutrition in the Global Community (3). (Formerly NTR 311) In this course students apply basic nutrition principles to life situations. Course includes the study of current issues in nutrition, community resources, and world nutrition problems. Field experiences. Prerequisite: NUFS 2010 or 211.

NUFS 3130 Foodservice Equipment and Cost Control (3). (Formerly FDS 313) A course that assists the student with the tools necessary to plan a foodservice facility and to control the costs in such a facility. Purchase specifications, budgeting, forecasting, fiscal planning and cost analysis are covered in this class.

NUFS 3330 Maternal and Child Nutrition (3). (Formerly NTR 333) A course which includes a study of nutrition as it relates to children from prenatal life through adolescence. Application of knowledge and nutrition education are emphasized. Experiences with Early Learning Center are included. Fall Semester

NUFS 4110 Advanced Nutrition (3). (Formerly NTR 411) A study of chemical and physiological factors in digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients. Reports of recent research and their relation to problems of human nutrition are studied. Prerequisite: NUFS 2010 or 2110 and Chem 1010-1020.

NUFS 4120 Quantity Food Procurement and Production (3). (Formerly FDS 412) A course that includes a study of methods of purchasing and storing foods in quantity, organization of labor, standards of work materials, and meal planning, and preparation in large quantities. Some experience is gained in the University Cafeteria or other food facilities. Prerequisite: NUFS 1110.

NUFS 4520 Foodservice Systems Management (3). (Formerly FDS 452) A course that includes a study of institutional food service systems, professional ethics and qualifications for managers, employment procedures, personnel schedules, financial records, and computer applications. Field experience required. Prerequisite: NUFS 4120 or permission.

NUFS 4530 Medical Nutrition Therapy (4). (Formerly NTR 453) A study of the modifications of the normal diet in the treatment of disease, food and drug interactions, and the role of the dietitian in health care. Prerequisites: NUFS 4110, BIO 221-222, CHEM 341. Field experiences and laboratory required.

NUFS 4620 Special Problems in Foods and Nutrition (3). (NTR 462) An individual directed study and investigation involving techniques used in nutritio

 

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