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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. A study of adulthood and aging, the losses and the gains for young adults, middle adults, and late adults in the family. Covers idea of "well aging," "frail aging," and the importance of family caretakers Prerequisite: FAMS 160 or CHLD 170 or equivalent. ( LA)
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Study of the adults as s/he voluntarily or involuntarily changes roles in family settings. Attention will be given to the physiological, educational, social and psychological development of adults in contemporary society. ( LA, CPA) Prerequisite: FAMS 160 or CHLD 170 "C" or better.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. This course emphasizes the role of human service professionals in the prevention and treatment of substance use and abuse. The history, classification, and impacts of varying substances will be discussed from a systems perspective. Models of addiction, assessment, and methods of treatment/prevention will be explored, including impacts of substance use and abuse on children, families, society and culturally and ethnically diverse groups. Course will typically be offered once per year or as needed. Prerequisites: JrS, FAMS 160 "C" or better or SOCL 100 "C" better or PSYC 100 "C" or better.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. A study of the influence of family, home and community on an individual's personality, values and attitude. Particular attention is directed to community resources and their impact on families. Prerequisite: FAMS 160 or CHLD 170 "C" or better. (LA, CPA)
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. The course studies the influence of socioeconomic status of family life. The focus is to help students develop an understanding of poverty and the issues that families living below the poverty line face within this culture. Other social problems as they relate and are influenced by poverty are discussed, as well as programs and policies to help families. Students complete a two week experimental exercise on poverty, written journals, a research and policy paper on family life and poverty, and essay exam questions. ( LA, CPA, WS2) Cross-listed as ALS 361. Prerequisite: FAMS 160 or CHLD 170 "C" or better.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. This course is designed as a capstone course to help students gain better understanding of philosophy and theory of family life education. Emphasis is placed on principles of research, program planning, implementation and evaluation, as well as trends and ethics of the profession. ( LA) Prerequisite: 9 s.h. of family studies, psychology, or sociology.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. This course will cover a variety of topics of interest to those students anticipating a career in child and family services or related social sciences; including ethical practices; professional demeanor; burnout; advocacy; and collaboration to name a few. An understanding of the nature of the human service profession; and the ability to critically examine ethical and professional questions and issues will be explored. Prerequisite: JrS.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. An examination of the use of dress to communicate social roles, status, aesthetics ideas and interdependent relationship with social institutions such as religion, economics, and politics. ( LA, CPA)
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. The course emphasizes design principles, fabric selection, alterations and fit, and relationship to quality garment construction. Management skills, selection, and operation of equipment, various sewing techniques for individual fabrics and garments are stressed. Additional student costs vary with project choice.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. An in-depth study of apparel and related products. Production of ready-to-wear goods will be examined in order to gain a thorough knowledge of quality in fashion merchandise. Product quality will be evaluated and analyzed in relation to production process, product cost, and market segmentation.
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