Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

Credits
7400:424 Nutrition in the Life Cycle ‡ 3
7400:426 Human Nutrition ‡ 5
7400:428 Nutrition in Medical Science II ‡ 5
7400:429 Nutrition in Medical Science II Clinical ‡ 3
7400:480/580 Community Nutrition I ‡ 3
7400:481/581 Community Nutrition I Clinical ‡ 1
7400:482/582 Community Nutrition II ‡ 3
7400:483/583 Community Nutrition II Clinical ‡ 1
7400:486 Staff Relief: Dietetics ‡ 1
• Electives (2 hours)
7400:485 Professional Preparation for the Coordinated Program 1
Step-Up Option with Summit College (Restaurant
Management)
2020:121 English 4
2020:222 Technical Report Writing 3
2040:247 Survey of Basic Economics 3
2280:120 Safety and Sanitation 2
2280:121 Fundamentals of Food Preparation I 4
2280:122 Fundamentals of Food Preparation II 4
2280:232 Dining Room Service and Training 3
2280:233 Restaurant Operation and Management 4
2280:237 Internship 2
2280:240 Systems Management and Personnel 3
2280:245 Menu, Purchasing and Cost Control 4
2280:256 Hospitality Law 3
2280:243 Food Equipment and Plant Operations 3
2420:170 Applied Mathematics for Business 3
2420:211 Basic Accounting I 3
2420:212 Basic Accounting II 3
or
2540:263 Business Communications 3
2420:280 Essentials of Business Law 3
2520:203 Principles of Advertising 3
2540:119 Business English 3
3100:130 Principles of Microbiology ‡ 3
3100:200, 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Lab* ‡ 4
3100:202, 203 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Lab* ‡ 4
3150:110, 111 Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry I, Lab ‡ 4
3150:12, 113 Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry II, Lab ‡ 4
3300:112 English Composition II 3
3400:210 Humanities in the Western Tradition I 4
xxxx:xxx Humanities elective 3
xxxx:xxx Humanities elective 3
Note: See General Education Program under University College.
Humanities electives must be chosen from two different sets.
3400:385-391 World Civilization 2
3470:260 Basic Statistics 3
3750:100 Introduction to Psychology ‡ 3
3850:100 Introduction to Sociology 4
6500:480 Introduction to Health Care Management ‡ 3
7400:xxx Clothing Communication, Textiles or Housing option 3
7400:133 Nutrition Fundamentals ‡ 3
7400:147 Orientation to Professional Studies in Family and Consumer Sciences 1
7400:201 Courtship, Marriage, and the Family 2
or
7400:265 Child Development 3
7400:250 Food Science 4
7400:315 Food System Management I Clinical 2
7400:320 Careers in Nutrition 1
7400:328 Nutrition in Medical Science I ‡ 4
7400:362 Family Life Management 3
7400:400 Nutrition Communication and Education Skills 4
7400:403 Advanced Food Preparation 3
7400:413 Food Systems Management II ‡ 3
7400:424 Nutrition in Life Cycle ‡ 3
7400:426 Human Nutrition ‡ 5
7400:428 Nutrition in Medical Science II ‡ 5
7400:447 Critical Issues in Family and Consumer Sciences 1
7400:480 Community Nutrition I 3
7400:482 Community Nutrition II 3
7400:487 Sports Nutrition 3
7600:105 Introduction to Public Speaking 3
or
7600:106 Effective Oral Communication 3
* Students who wish to apply for the Coordinated Program must have completed, or be currently
taking, all of the prerequisite courses indicated by an asterisk (*)
‡ In order to earn a Plan V Verification Statement, students graduating from any of the three
options leading to a B.S. in Dietetics must obtain a grade of “C” or better in this course.
College of Fine and Applied Arts 2005-2006 153
Bachelor of Arts in Family and
Consumer Sciences Education
The name “Family and Consumer Sciences” or FCS was adopted nationally in
1994, but you may hear FCS education programs called “Home Economics,”
“Life Skills,” or “Work and Family.” These programs can be found in middle
schools, high schools, career centers and in adult education programs. After successfully
completing the following requirements, a student will be qualified to
obtain an initial Ohio Two-Year Provisional License in Vocational Family and
Consumer Sciences Education grades 4-12.
• Meet requirements to be admitted to the College of Fine and Applied Arts,
School of Family and Consumer Sciences and the College of Education
Teacher and Teacher Education Program.
• Complete required FCS content and teacher education courses with a minimum
of a “C” grade.
• Pass Praxis II PLT 7-12 and FCS content tests.
• Successfully complete an 11-week student teaching field experience.
Required courses:
General Education Requirements Credits
See College of Fine and Applied Arts and College of Education requirements 44
7400:133 Nutritional Fundamentals (meets PE requirement)
Family and Consumer Sciences Content requirements
7400:147 Orientation to Professional Studies in FCS 1
7400:123 Fundamentals of Clothing and Construction 3
7400:141 Food for the Family 3
7400:201 Courtship, Marriage and the Family 3
7400:225 Textiles 3
7400:259 Family Housing 3
7400:265 Child Development 3
7400:301 Consumer Education 3
7400:340 Meal Management 2
7400:360 Parent-Child Relations 3
7400:362 Family Life Management 3
7400:404 Middle Childhood and Adolescence 3
7400:406 Family Financial Management 3
7400:431 Professional Presentations in FCS 3
7400:442 Human Sexuality 3
7400:447 Senior Seminar: Critical Issues in Professional Development 1
7400:485 Seminar: Computer Technology in FCS 3
7400:xxx FCS Elective 1
Content hours required
Teacher Education requirements
47
5100:210 Characteristics of Learners 3
5100:211 Teaching & Learning Strategies 3
5100:410 Professional Issues in Education 3
5300:375 Exploratory Experiences in Secondary Education 1
5300:495 Student Teaching 8
5500:310 Instructional Design 3
5500:311 Instructional Resources 3
5500:320 Diversity in Learners 3
5500:330 Classroom Management 3
5500:480 Reading in P-12 Programs
or
5500:325 Content Reading in Secondary Schools 3
5610:440 Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional Individuals 3
7400:491 Career-Technical FCS Instructional Strategies 3
7400:498 Student Teaching Seminar 1
Teacher Education hours Required 40
Total hours required 131
The University of Akron also offers options for licensure in FCS Job Training programs
which include: Early Childhood Education and Care; Clothing, Fashion &
Interiors; Production and Services; Culinary and Food Management; and
Hospitality, Hotels and Resorts. Contact the School of Family and Consumer
Sciences teacher educator, Carol Werhan at (330) 972 6049 for more information.
Senior Honors Program
Senior honors project in family and consumer sciences and family ecology is one
to three credits per semester and may be repeated for a total of six credits.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in the Honors Program and approval of honors project
by faculty preceptor.