Family & Consumer Science Education 

This course examines the nutritional needs of the individual. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of food production, kitchen and meal management, food groups and their preparation, and time and resource management. English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies are reinforced. *For safety and sanitation reasons, enrollment should not exceed 20 in this course. 

In this course, students experience the intersection of nutrition science and food preparation, while building skills for an expanding range of career opportunities. Emphasis is placed on health and social responsibility while improving the way people eat. Students learn how to manage food safety; plan and prepare meals for a variety of consumers and clients; and explore the food system and global cuisines. English/language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, technology, interpersonal relationships are reinforced. 

This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic application of child development theory, beginning with prenatal development up to children age 5. Areas of study include effects of family on individuals and society; prenatal development and care; understanding how children develop; and care of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

This two-credit course prepares students to work with children in early childhood education settings. Topics of study include historical, theoretical, and philosophical foundations of the profession, the structure of early childhood programs, connecting appropriate learning activities and teaching strategies to developmental needs of children, inclusive environments, communicating expectations, setting limits, and guiding behavior, as well as personal growth in the field of child development. An internship makes up 50 percent of instructional time. Due to student participation in internships at early childhood centers that are licensed by the Division of Child Development and Early Education, students must be 15 years of age before September 1. *For safety reasons and intern placement, enrollment should not exceed 20 in this course. 

This two-credit course provides advanced experiences in working with children from infancy to age 12 in early education and childcare settings. Areas of study include program planning and management, developmentally appropriate practice, procedures, and strategies for working with special groups of children, career development and professionalism. An internship makes up 50 percent of instructional time. * For safety reasons and intern placement, enrollment should not exceed 20 in this course.