Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HLTH 450 - Workshop in Family and Consumer Sciences


Workshop in family and consumer sciences education prepares students to teach young people and train them for family life, work life, and careers in family and consumer sciences. The course will provide an opportunity for students to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors in the critical areas of FA CS, including, but not limited to; promoting optimal nutrition and wellness across the life span, managing resources to meet the material needs of individuals and families, balancing personal, home, family, and work lives, using critical and creative thinking skills to address problems in diverse family, community, and work environments, and functioning as providers and consumers of goods and services. Students must earn a ‘B’ or better in HLTH 450 in order to matriculate for the practicum experiences.

Credits: 1-3