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Home Economics - Life Management

Program Description

This is an interdisciplinary program designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college.  Some course descriptions may be found below while others may be found under the appropriate disciplines.

Opportunities

Completion of the major will give you a well-rounded background for a career in family and consumer sciences.  Completion of the major plus appropriate related electives may prepare you for entry level jobs as nutrition aide, food or appliance demonstrator, interior decoration consultant and salesperson, dressmaker, school lunchroom worker and other related occupation.

Transfer Options

Many students who complete the Home Economics major transfer to four-year colleges and universities to continue their education in general home economics or one of the related specialized fields such as dietetics, child development, home economics education, clothing and textiles or interior design.  Students intending to transfer should plan their programs carefully with the aid of the counseling department, as the lower division requirements and course transferability vary from one institution to another.  Faculty members in the Home Economics department will be glad to answer questions by telephone or in person during the school year.

Related Majors

For related majors and courses, see the brochures on majors in Fashion Merchandising, Early Childhood Education, and Interior and Fashion Design.

To achieve the:

Associate in Science Degree - Completion of a total of 60 units, including the major, general education requirements, and electives.

Certificate of Achievement - Completion of the 18-unit major.

Required Courses

FASHD 31 - Textiles 3 Units
FASHD 62 - Clothing Construction OR
FASHD 64 - Advanced Construction/Tailoring  3 Units
HU DV 40 - Family Relationships 3 Units
HU DV 70 - Lifespan Human Dev.  3 Units
INTDS 50 - Interior Design 3 Units
NUTRI 10 - Nutrition 3 Units

Total of 18 Units

Recommended Electives:
FASHD 31, 60, 66, 104, 152
HM EC 99
HU DV 39, 50, 53, 58, 75
INTDS 51, 55
NUTRI 12, 101
OCCED 90, 91

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