Family & Consumer Science
Course Descriptions
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Child Development
In this course, students will investigate the major influences on child development including culture, heredity, and environmental factors. They will explore the importance of early relationships and how they promote healthy brain development while identifying characteristics of children birth through age five. Students will identify the different theories of child development and their impact on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains of development in children. They will gain the knowledge and skills for careers in early childhood development and services.
Early Childhood Education I
Prerequisite - Child Development and student must be age 16 before September 1, and able to provide their own transportation to and from internship site(s).
*Students are required to complete a TB screening, health questionnaire, and criminal background check.
In this course, students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to provide developmentally appropriate practices in high quality early childhood education programs. They will explore ways of creating a child-centered approach to curriculum planning that includes the use of space, materials, relationships, play, and observations. Students will participate in practical hands-on internship working within the early childhood classroom, learn how to meet the individual needs of children with varying abilities, and reflect on learning experiences and their impact on children. They will gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credential for careers in early childhood development and services.
Interior Design Fundamentals
In this course students build the knowledge and technical skills necessary to provide a foundational knowledge of the design industry. They explore design thinking and utilize the interior design process. Students apply interior design principles and illustrate design solutions through visual communication. They gain the knowledge and skills for careers in interior design.
Interior Design Studio
Prerequisite - Interior Design Fundamentals
In this course students devise an understanding of the multiple roles of an interior designer. They utilize artistic and design factors in the planning, selection, and arrangement of interior spaces to meet the needs of families in the interior environment. Students participate in creating a portfolio that includes a diverse understanding of multiple areas of design. They gain the knowledge and skills for careers in interior design.