Family and Consumer Sciences - Child Development (Bachelor of Science)

The concentration in Child Development offers academic background and field experience necessary to understand and work with children and their families. The curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for Child Development-related careers in a variety of employment settings. Methods of delivery of the Child Development curriculum include both traditional and online versions. This concentration does not meet requirements for teacher certification.

In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about general education requirements can be found in the Summary of Degrees/Requirements section of the catalog.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHours
EH Composition sequence 3
Natural Science 4
MS 110 Finite Mathematics (or higher level) 3
Social/Behavioral Science 3
MSC 115
First Aid
or Concepts of Wellness
3
SSC 101 First Year Experience 0
 Hours16
Spring
EH Composition sequence 3
Fine Arts 3
EH 141 Speech 3
Natural Science 4
History 3
 Hours16
Sophomore
Fall
Literature 3
History 3
FCS 122 Fundamentals of Food Preparation and Meal Management 3
FCS 215 Introductory Nutrition 3
ACC 200 Principles of Accounting I 3
 Hours15
Spring
Literature 3
Social/Behavioral Sciences 3
CS 201 Introduction to Information Technology 3
FCS 200 2
SPE 300 Survey of Exceptional Children and Youth 3
Select from the following: 1 3
Lifespan Human Development (WI)  
The Developing Child  
Child Growth and Development (WI)
and Child Growth and Development Laboratory (WI)
 
Contemporary Issues in Human Development  
 Hours17
Junior
Fall
FCS 350 Lifespan Human Development (WI) 3
FCS 355 Family Life Education (WI) 3
FCS 360 Contemporary Issues in Human Development 3
FCS 450 Curriculum Planning in Child Development 3
FIN 311 Personal Financial Planning 3
 Hours15
Spring
FCS 332 Social Cultural Aspects of Apparel 3
FCS 371 Management of Family Resources 3
FCS 454 Administration and Supervision in Child Care Programs 3
FCS 457 Advanced Child Development II (Ages 3 through 5) 3
FCS 459 Family Interaction 3
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
FCS 453 Parent-Child Relations 3
FCS 456 Advanced Child Development I (Infant and Toddler Development) 3
FCS 471 Family Housing and Interiors 3
General Electives 5
 Hours14
Spring
FCS 460 Directed Field Experiences 6
MGT 301 Principles of Management 3
General Electives 3
 Hours12
 Total Hours120