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Dean: J. Frank Malaret
Family and Consumer Science
Associate in Arts Degree
Course Descriptions
The Family and Consumer Science A.A. Degree curricula is designed to
provide an occupational program of study for students interested in
pursuing careers related to Child Development, Early Childhood
Education, Family Studies, Fashion, Food Preparation, Instructional
Assisting, Interior Design, Gerontology, Life Management, or Nutrition.
Courses within the curriculum provide course work to meet state
licensing requirements to work with individuals across the age span and
provide part of the undergraduate requirements necessary for students
wishing to transfer to a four-year institution. Selected courses
provide students with lifelong learning skills. Students with A.A.
degrees in Family and Consumer Science will have studied the
relationship between the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual
environment in and of the home and family and the development of
individuals, including instruction in the natural and social sciences
and humanities in the development of attitudes, knowledge, and ability
pertaining to programs in fashion, interior design, life management,
child development, family studies, and gerontology, and nutrition,
foods, and culinary arts.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities for students with an
A.A. Degree in Family and Consumer Science would include: Child
Development/Resource and Referral Specialist, Early Intervention
Assistant, Para-educator, Family Support Service Worker, Community
Activity Planner, Community Services Worker, Recreation Specialist,
Senior Supportive Services, Human Services Worker, Social Work
Assistant, Family Services Worker, Life Skills Counselor, Physical
Therapy Aide, Occupational Therapy Aide, Respiratory Therapy Aide,
Community Support Worker, Mental Health Aide, Registry Coordinator, and
Intergenerational Care Provider.
By careful selection of required and elective courses, students can
develop a broad major or prepare themselves for advanced study leading
to such careers as:
- Dietician
- Foods Consultant
- Market Consultant
- Clothing Designer
- Family and Consumer Science Educator
- Public Utility Field Representative
- Interior Designer
- Extension Service Advisor
- Educator in Child Development and Family Relations
- Consultant in Consumer Economics
- Researcher in Textiles, Foods, Child Development, and Gerontology
Transfer Students
Students who plan to complete the
Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science or related fields at
four-year institutions should consult the Requirements of Transfer
lnstitutions section of this catalog and the related major sections of
the catalog for the institution to which they wish to transfer.
Consultation with the Family and Consumer Science faculty and with
counselors is advised.
Students preparing for teaching credentials in Family and Consumer
Science are advised to see a counselor for planning assistance and
should read the Teacher Education section of this catalog (see
Pre-Professional Programs and Liberal Arts Degree for Elementary
Teaching).
Sacramento City College
3835 Freeport Blvd * Sacramento * CA * 95822
This page was last updated: Friday, January 25, 2008 at 1:01:29 PM
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