Children and Family Services
Division of Agriculture and Forest ResourcesPROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
Individuals completing this program will learn basic principles of group management of infants and preschoolers. An emphasis will be placed on health and safety, licensing, and general organization of day care facilities. Individuals will learn personal income management skills, the basic principles of nutrition, and the processes and adjustments of contemporary marriage and family life. Individuals will also learn about the diverse careers in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences. Individuals will be prepared to work in nursery school and day care centers.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM:
Course Title Credit Hours
Semester One
BUSA 1105 Introduction to Business -- 3
FACS 1100 Career Exploration -- 1
FACS 2220 Consumer Economics -- 3*
PHED 1100C Health & Wellness -- 2*
Semester Two
FACS 1151 Wellness Nutrition -- 3*
FACS 2212 Nursery School & Day Care Management -- 3
CISM 2201 Computer Applications -- 3*
Total Credits 18
*These courses can be applied towards an Associate of Applied Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences.
All these courses can be applied towards an Associate of Applied Science degree in the Family and Consumer Sciences: Children and Family Services Program.
CAREER OUTLOOK
The need for trained individuals who work in the area of Children and Family Services is on the rise. This Certificate Program provides a self-improvement opportunity for people seeking employment in the area of Children and Family Services.
REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS
Day Care Centers, Family Service Agencies, Community Programming Agencies.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, call or write
Dr. Larry Allen
Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources
ABAC 8, 2802 Moore Highway
Tifton, GA 31793-2601
(229) 391-4790
Fax (229) 386-3508
OR
Abraham Baldwin Admissions Office
ABAC 4, 2802 Moore Highway
Tifton, GA 31793-2601
(229) 391-5001
Fax (229) 386-7481
TOLL FREE NUMBER:
1-800-733-3653
E-MAIL: abacinfo@abac.edu
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