Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources

Certificate Program

 

Program Title:  General Family and Consumer Sciences

Credit Hours:               18

Program Objectives: 

Individuals completing this program will have a comprehensive understanding of all content areas of Family and Consumer Sciences.  Individuals will learn about the diverse careers in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences. They will learn personal income management skills, garment care and construction, selection and care of textiles used in home furnishings and fashion, the basic principles of nutrition and a study of the development and needs of the infant, through the teen years. Students will also learn a basic level of computer applications including word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet, and Internet utilization.

 

Students can choose from the following courses. Students must complete 18 hours to receive the Certificate. When students are selecting courses of interest, special attention needs to be given to when the courses are offered, ex. Spring of an odd year.

 

Program Curriculum:

FACS 1120*

Creative Clothing

Fall Even Years

3 hours

 

 

 

 

FACS 1100

Career Exploration

Fall, Spring

1 hour

 

 

 

 

FACS 2224*

Textiles

Spring Odd Years

3 hours

 

 

 

 

FACS 2275*

Housing & Interiors

Spring Odd Years

3 hours

 

 

 

 

PHED 1100C*

Health & Wellness

Fall, Spring, Summer

2 hours

 

 

 

 

CISM 2201*

Computer Applications

Fall, Spring, Summer

3 hours

 

 

 

 

FACS 1151*

Wellness Nutrition

Spring Odd Years

3 hours

 

 

 

 

FACS 2211

Children’s Creative Activities

Fall Odd Years

3 hours

 

 

 

 

FACS 2290

Residential Interiors & Furnishings

Fall Odd Years

3 hours

 

 

 

 

FACS 2225

Professional Development

Fall Odd Years

3 hours

 

 

 

 

FACS 1103*

Introduction to Child Development

Spring Even Years

3 hours

 

 

 

 

FACS 1161

Interior Systems & Equipment

Spring Even Years

3 hours

 

 

 

 

FACS 2279

Special Problems in Interiors

Spring Even Years

3 hours

 

 

*These courses can be applied towards an Associate of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences.

CAREER OUTLOOK

The issues of families, consumers, communities, and society have never been more important. This program provides a broad knowledge base in these areas. This program prepares students for jobs related to the needs of families and consumers.

REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS

Fabric consultant, decorating consultant, and positions in public service agencies relating to nutrition and financial issues.

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) 386-3979
Fax (229) 386-3508

OR

Abraham Baldwin Admissions Office
ABAC 4, 2802 Moore Highway
Tifton, GA 31793-2601
(229) 386-3230
Fax (229) 386-7481

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-733-3653

E-MAIL: abacinfo@abac.edu

Last updated Tuesday October 28, 2003 03:20 PM