Family and Consumer Science Department

The mission of the Family and Consumer Sciences program is to help individuals become competent, self-reliant, confident and caring in managing their personal, family and work lives.

Our program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in:
1. developing the personal skills and acquiring the knowledge necessary for living independently and effectively;
2. investigating careers in food and nutrition, such as dietetics, medicine, restaurant management and food science;
3. investigating careers in human services and family studies, such as education, social work, counseling and psychology

A five-unit sequence in Family and Consumer Sciences may be sued toward a Regents diploma with advanced designation and those choosing this sequence may waive the foreign language requirement.

Two courses in the Family and Consumer Sciences Department, Child Psychology I and Child Psychology II, allow students to earn college credit through the University in the High School Program in cooperation with Schenectady County Community College. This program enables students to earn college credit while completing their course work at the high school. Students must complete Child Psychology I and Child Psychology II to be eligible. Participation in the program is optional and a tuition fee is required. Enrollment in the program occurs at the beginning of the Child Psychology II course. Students should see their counselors or a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher for more information.

Family and Consumer Sciences Sequence
5-unit sequence

Child Psychology I	1/2 unit
Child Psychology II	1/2 unit
Beginning Foods	1/2 unit
Intermediate Foods	1/2 unit
Advanced Foods	1/2 unit
AND:
Career and Financial Management I and II	1 unit
AND:
Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP)	1/2 unit
PLUS ONE UNIT FROM AMONG:
Business Organization and Management	1 unit
Business Law	1 unit
Accounting I	1 unit
Marketing	1 unit

CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES COURSES
7325 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY I
(University in the High School Program)
1 semester, 1/2 credit, Grades 9-12
This course will familiarize student with development from infancy through childhood. Emphasis is placed on the psychology of preschoolers and young school age children as seen through their play. The course is designed for all students who are interested in increasing their awareness of the childhood years and/or preparing for a future career in a related area. Students will participate in a service learning project. Child visitation days are included in this course.

7330 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY II
(University in the High School Program)
1 semester, 1/2 credit, Grades 10-12
This course is a continuation of Child Psychology I. The study of prenatal development, infancy and toddlerhood is included. Emphasis is placed on contemporary issues that effect children. The impact of these issues on children and families will be examined and strategies that encourage the healthy development of all children will be recommended. Students will use collected child observations to compile a portfolio. Child visitation days are included in this course.
Prerequisite: Child Psychology I

FOODS AND NUTRITION COURSES
7305 BEGINNING FOODS
1 semester, 1/2 credit, Grades 9-10
This course will help students develop an understanding of nutritional concepts through hands-on experiences related to food and nutrition. Students will plan, prepare and evaluate a wide variety of foods. Careers related to food and nutrition will be investigated and individual skills will be identified. Food preparation is emphasized. Lab fee required ($7)

7310 INTERMEDIATE FOODS
1 semester, 1/2 credit, Grades 10-12
This course is designed for the student who is familiar with the techniques and language of basic food preparation and kitchen management. Student activities involve group work to plan, prepare and evaluate food products. Topics include cakes, yeast breads, pasta, stir fries, pies and pastries, poultry and meat cookery. Buying, meal planning, nutrition and wellness are also emphasized. Lab fee required ($7)

7315 ADVANCED FOODS
1 semester, 1/2 credit, Grades 10-12
Topics covered in this advanced course include complete meal preparation and management, meat cookery, cake decorating, foreign and regional foods, and topics of special interest to the class. Emphasis is on advanced preparation techniques, the appearance and presentation of foods, and the use of specialized equipment. Special occasion food preparation and service are included. Lab fee required ($7)
Prerequisite: Intermediate Foods

CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSES
7202 CAREER and FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I
1 semester, 1/2 credit, Grades 9-12
This course will emphasize ways of handling personal resources, concentrating on business in today’s society. Employment practices from a personal and personnel perspective will be explored, as well as the employment and job selection processes. This course is required for students pursuing a sequence in any career and technical education program (Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, Technology).

7204 CAREER and FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT II
1 semester, 1/2 credit, Grades 9-12
Economic concepts of the workplace are presented, including factors influencing the entrepreneur and consumer, and the rights, responsibilities and activities of business organizations. The fundamental elements of human relations and decision making are explained, as well as their importance both personally and on the job. Opportunities for career exploration will be provided through study, projects and speakers. Field experiences and on-the-job site shadowing will be offered. This course is required all sequences in any area of Family and Consumer Sciences.

7206 CAREER EXPLORATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (CEIP)
1 year, 1/2-1 credit, Grades 11-12
This elective course combines in-school instruction with workplace internships. It is designed for students who wish to explore career opportunities by observing, working alongside and dialoguing with adult role models in the workplace. CEIP was created to better prepare students to make responsible career choices while becoming active, contributing members of their community. Students will spend most of their time working in the field. Individual student interests will be accommodated as much as possible. Internships may occur outside of the school day. Students will need to provide their own transportation. This program provides an excellent opportunity to explore individual interests and skills. Credit is awarded based on the successful completion of in-school instruction and 54 internship hours. (CEIP can only count as 1/2 credit toward the calculation of a student’s course load.) No prerequisite

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