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Directed Study in Family and Consumer Sciences


Course Description

Designed to permit independent study and research.


Athena Title

Directed Study in FACS


Non-Traditional Format

Directed study. Students will work 50 hours for each credit hour earned. So, to earn 3 credits, a student would invest 150 hours over the semester.


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

Directed reading, research, and/or community-based learning experience under the direction of a FACS faculty member. Student and supervising faculty member will contract for topic, description of duties, expected learning outcomes, and evaluation.


Topical Outline

Topics will be determined from consultation between student and supervising faculty member.