Family and Consumer Science

Family and Consumer Science is divided into four main areas:

• Human Development

Personal goal setting and decision-making, family relationships, child development, personal relationships/friendships, and communication skills.

• Food and Nutrition

Planning, purchasing, and preparing foods, nutrition for all ages, the relationship of food to healthy lifestyles.

• Clothing and Textiles

A study of fibers, caring for clothing, hand sewing techniques.

• Consumerism

Budgeting, consumer rights and responsibilities, and money management.