overview

WHAT ARE FAMILY STUDIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES?

The science of studying people that draw from multiple other academic disciplines – most notably psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, human development, law, politics, social justice, nutrition science, the health sciences, biology, chemistry, consumer studies, business, and media studies and, in the case of Family Studies, filters them through the lens of the family.

We combine theoretical, academic learning with practical, hands on, experiential learning. Our courses help students build strong academic skills but, because everyone has a family, students relate to the material and make meaningful connections to what they have learned.

Here is a radio interview about the value of Family Studies education. Northern is featured about 20 minutes into the "doc"

http://www.cbc.ca/radio/docproject/the-science-of-everyday-life-inside-alberta-s-atco-blue-flame-kitchen-1.3643304

course listings

Grade 10:

HFN2O - Food & Nutrition

HNL2O - Clothing

Grade 11: 

HFC3M - Food and Culture

HNC3C - Understanding Fashion

HPW3C - Working with Infants and Young Children

HSP3C - Intro to Anthro/Psychology/Sociology, College level

HSP3U - Intro to Anthro/Psychology/Sociology (IAPS), University level

HSP3U6 - Gifted IAPS

Grade 12: 

HFA4U - Nutrition and Health

HHG4M - Human Development Through the Lifespan

HHG4M0 - Human Development Through the Lifespan, Advanced Placement (AP)

HHS4U - Families in Canada

HNB4M - The World of Fashion

HPD4C - Working with School-aged Children and Adolescents

INTABR - Deconstructing Anti-Black Racism