733B - Child Development (Family & Consumer Sciences)

Associate of General Studies Degree Requirements: Family and Consumer Science 1070, 1090, 1120, 2000, 2040, 2090, 2500, 3020, 3030; History 2010 or 2020; Mathematics 1060; Nutrition 1050; Health and Personal Fitness (1); Psychology 2450. Total: 38 hours.

FACS 1070 - Professional Family and Consumer Sciences

(1-1-0). Introduction to roles and responsibilites of the professional in early childhood care and education, Fashion Merchandising, Housing and Interiors, Consumer Services, and Hospitality Management and Tourism.

FACS 1090 - Introduction to Children and Families

(3-3-0). Introduction to the study of children and families; family systems theory; the interaction of children and families within their near environments. (Available online - Contact NSU)

FACS 1120 - Social and Business Etiquette

(1-1-0). Fundamental social concepts relative to the home, society, business and the world.

FACS 2000 - Child Development and Guidance

(3-3-0). Focus on the development of the child within the context of the family setting. Emphasis on a holistic approach to the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development with special attention to proper guidance. Study of the impact of the family, as related to heredity and cultural diversity, on the child's development. (Available online - Contact NSU)

FACS 2040 - Infants and Toddlers

(3-3-0). Study of the approach to infant learning through facilitating natural interests and urges to learn. Focus on the interaction with infants in ways that support their initiations in learning and discovery, and the importance of close and responsive relationships with parents and caregivers. (Available online - Contact NSU)

FACS 2090 - Planning and Administering Programs for Young Children

(3-3-0). The staff's role and responsibility in organizing and operating a child care facility, working with parents in public and home settings, and investigating community resources.

FACS 2500 - Field Service for Child Development & Family Relations

(4 to 6-0-0). Field placement experience in the student's concentration. A minimum of 30 hours of field work required for each hour of credit earned. Prerequisites: 1090, 2000, 2040 and 2090; or consent of the department head.

FACS 3000 - The Child's Environment

(3-3-0). A study of the relationship between the power of the environment and its impact on children. Assessment of appropriate spaces for young children in homes or other child care settings to include equipment, furnishings, toys and other materials. Emphasis on guidance for families in the development of safe and nurturing environments for young children. (Available online - Contact NSU)

FACS 3020 - Parenting

(2-2-0). Parenting is designed to provide students with experiences that clearly demonstrate the importance of the role of the parent and their effect on healthy human development and behavior. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. (Available online - Contact NSU)

FACS 3030 - Individual and Family Management

(3-3-0). Focus on family systems theory; principles and techniques for utilizing resources to meet personal and family goals. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Available online - Contact NSU)

FACS 4160 - Family Development

(3-3-0) Concepts of family systems theory as applied to relationships in family living over the life cycle. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (Available online - Contact NSU)

FACS 4170 - Dynamics of Children & Families Within Communities

(3-3-0). Understanding families with young children and the importance of how to implement family involvement programs, leading to strong communities. Concepts of family systems theory relative to children and families; understanding family diversity, strengths, functions and structure. The application of community involvement with children and families.

HIST 2010 - History of the United States

(3-3-0). Colonial foundations; movement for independence; early years of the Republic; national growth and expansion; sectionalism and the Civil War. (Available online - Contact NSU)

HIST 2020 - History of the United States

(3-3-0). Reconstruction; industrial expansion and related problems; imperialism; World War I and aftermath; depression and New Deal; World War II; U.S. since the war. (Available online - Contact NSU)

MATH 1060 - Finite Mathematics

(3-3-0). Mathematics of finance, basic set theory, Venn diagrams, permutations, combinations, basic probability, probability distributions, descriptive and inferential statistics, normal curve. Prerequisite:1020. (Available online - Contact NSU)

NUTR 1050 - Child Nutrition

(2-2-0). Nutritional needs and food habits from conception through childhood; helping children understand and apply nutrition concepts through food preparation. (Available online - Contact NSU)

PSYC 2450 - Personal Adjustment and Development

(3-3-0). Understanding and dealing with frustration, adjustment mechanisms, personal motivation, feelings and emotions; interpersonal adjustments; identifying and resolving common problems of conflict and adjustment in stages of life; self-understanding, self-acceptance, and maximum utilization of personal capacities and traits. (Available online - Contact NSU)

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