GRADUATE COURSES

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

FCS 530 SEMINAR IN HOME ECONOMICS RESEARCH. A course designed to acquaint graduate students with the need for and contribution of research. Criteria are developed for designing and completing research.

FCS 567 THE CONSUMER AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY. Investigations of recent developments in food production and marketing; consideration of physical and chemical factors influencing the quality of food; implications and guidelines for the consumer.

FCS 575 SEMINAR IN RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN HOME ECONOMICS. A critical analysis of current trends, issues and problems in Home Economics. Course may be repeated for credit.

FCS 577 WORKSHOP IN HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION. Principles and procedures in planning, organizing, and developing occupational training programs using knowledge and skills within the discipline of Home Economics are stressed. Emphasis is on curriculum, space, equipment, methods, and teaching materials peculiar to these programs.

FCS 579 LABORATORY AND FIELD EXPERIENCE IN HOME ECONOMICS. This course is composed of a supervised internship in an area of specialization. Course may be repeated for credit.

FCS 698 THESIS. The selection of a suitable problem, a review of related literature, the formulation of a plan of investigation and report. Preparation and approval of a prospectus.

FCS 699 THESIS. The completion and defense of the thesis.


SAM's Home page



© 1997 by Sam Houston State University
Current local time is: Thu Jan 2 07:22:32 2025 CST
Last modified: Mon Nov 19 11:21:02 2018 CST
Maintained by helpdesk@shsu.edu