Foundations of Family and Consumer Sciences: Careers Serving Individuals, Families, and Communities, 2nd Edition
By: Sharleen L. Kato, Ed.D. and Janice G. EliasCopyright: 2015
Subject: Professional
Grade Level: 13-14
- Foundations of Family and Consumer Sciences a completely updated college-level textbook designed to introduce students to the Family and Consumer Sciences profession. An overview of the profession, including history and trends, is presented. Career opportunities for each Family and Consumer Sciences specialization area are explored and come to life in Professional Profiles and Issues in the News features. The text guides students in how to move into the workplace and make a difference in the lives of others.
- Products & Prices College & Career
- Table of Contents
- Foundations and Trends in Family and Consumer Sciences1. The Birth of a Discipline
2. Improving the Quality of Life for Individuals, Families, and Communities
3. The Current State of the Family and Consumer Sciences Profession
4. Environmental Trends Affecting Individuals, Families, and Communities
5. Public Policy Affecting Individuals and FamiliesExploring Careers in Family and Consumer Sciences6. Careers in Food and Nutrition
7. Careers in Hospitality
8. Careers in Textiles and Apparel
9. Careers in Interior Design and Housing
10. Careers in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Extension
11. Careers in Family and Community Services
12. Careers in Human Development: Early Childhood through Older Adulthood
13. Careers in Family and Consumer Resource ManagementLaunching a Career in Family and Consumer Sciences14. Looking Inward: Self-Assessment
15. Looking Outward: Researching Career Opportunities
16. Making Connections
17. Making an Impact - The Look Inside images are for preview purposes only. The format of the actual product may vary from the images shown.
- About the Author(s)