CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENTING (FC9039) 1.0 credit
A course designed to introduce students to child development and childcare concepts and investigates the rewards and responsibilities of parenting. Human development from conception to age three is discussed. Course content focuses on understanding the physical, emotional, and intellectual development with practical application to ensure that knowledge is put to good use. Students also learn how parents and other caregivers can nurture, encourage, and stimulate children’s growth in all areas of development.
EXPLORING CHILDHOOD / PRESCHOOL LAB (FC9049) 1.0 credit
This course is for students who enjoy working with children or want to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. This program provides an opportunity to study the development of children three through five years old. The student will participate in observing, interacting, planning activities and teaching in a lab preschool program. Administration reserves the right to deny enrollment due to behavioral issues. Note: This course can be taken multiple times for advanced study of the subject.
FOODS AND YOU (FC9009) 1.0 credit
Nutrition is the emphasis of the Foods and You class. Students develop food preparation skills, learn how to select food, plan healthy meals, and work safely and sanitarily in the kitchen. They will become familiar with healthy choices as they prepare foods from each food group, and compare foods and ingredients to learn to fit them into a well-balanced diet.
AMERICAN COOKERY (FC9019) 0.5 credit
Students will explore how and why particular foods become a part of cuisine in various regions of the United States through sample menus and dishes. Food preparation skills will be expanded as students prepare dishes and menus representative of United States regional cookery.
INTERNATIONAL FOODS (FC9029) 0.5 credit
This course explores different styles and methods of food preparation from various countries. Social customs, geography, climate, and economic influences that affect food choices will be included. Students’ vocabulary of ethnic cooking terms and their food preparation skills will be expanded as they prepare dishes and meals from around the world.
CLOTHING CREATION (FC9069) 0.5 credit
This course is for students who have never sewn before or are beginners. Students will learn about color coordination, natural and synthetic fibers, sewing vocabulary, and how to read a pattern. In addition, students will learn basic hand sewing and machine sewing techniques, creating their own garment in an easy, step-by-step process.
INTERIOR DESIGN (FC9059) 0.5 credit
This course teaches home design, floor plan studies, furniture balance, color usage, floor and window treatments, and furniture qualities. Students will learn how to design unique floor and wall surfaces and create appealing rooms with very little money. They will have fun creating a makeover for their own room or creating a “dream” room.
INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM (FC9099) 0.5 credit
This 9 week course provides a detailed overview of the inner workings of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. The course would include: restaurant management, accommodations, travel and tourism. This class will focus on career ready application of inventory management, budgets, crisis management and current trends in the industry. This introductory course will give students the opportunity to explore and engage in a 1.1 trillion dollar industry.