Course Description
Prepares students to build their bridge to success by connecting them to people, resources, and opportunities at the University of Georgia and within the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. A systems perspective is emphasized by examining the family and consumer sciences Body of Knowledge related to individual, community, and global topics.
Athena Title
Intro Family and Consumer Sci
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in FACS 2000E
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, students should be able to: - Describe the components of the family and consumer sciences Body of Knowledge. - Apply the Body of Knowledge to individual, community, and global issues/topics across family and consumer sciences disciplines. - Explain the interconnectedness of fields within family and consumer sciences guided by the Body of Knowledge. - Identify relevant resources related to their family and consumer sciences interests to build a bridge for future success.
Topical Outline
Overview of Family and Consumer Sciences Body of Knowledge Career Center Experiential Learning Student Engagement Academic Resources Campus Resources Diversity in Family and Consumer Sciences Student Perspectives in Family and Consumer Sciences Alumni Perspectives in Family and Consumer Sciences
Syllabus