ENG 499: English Capstone. * This culminating course focuses on research and bibliographic methodologies within the context of a 30-page research paper assignment, as well as broadening analytical and critical thinking skills, thus preparing students for graduate/professional schools and/or the workforce. Prerequisites: Senior Classification, ENG 214 (Persuasive Writing) and 413 (Literary Criticism). Required of all English majors. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ESL 085: Fundamentals of English for Foreign Students. Familiarizes foreign students with fundamentals of written and spoken English, focusing on English used in academic and social settings. (Does not count toward any degree requirements). Credit: 3 semester hours.
ESL 086: Fundamentals of Informative Writing for Foreign Students. Familiarizes foreign students with American academic and institutional writing formats, including summaries, paraphrases, definitions, abstracts, reviews, critiques, memorandums, and letters. (Does not count toward any degree requirements.) Credit: 3 semester hours.
ESL 087: Fundamentals of English Conversation for Foreign Students. Familiarizes foreign students with fundamentals of spoken communication in English. (Does not count toward any degree requirements). Credit: 3 semester hours.
FCS 201: Design Elements and Principles for the Consumer. The course provides a base for competencies in the principles and elements of design for the consumer and the professional. Application of the arts is utilized. The course familiarizes the student with design fundamentals and provides appreciation of the aesthetics of design. Credit: 3 semester hours.
FCS 202: Apparel Construction and Analysis. Application of garment construction and the fundamentals of fashion apparel production. Examination of the home sewing and apparel manufacturing industries. Emphasis on the consumer, quality, terminology, technology, the components of construction, and elements of design. Credit: 3 semester hours.
FCS 215: Agribusiness Management. This course is an introduction to agribusiness management in the United States. It focuses on the application of business principles to real-world issues with industries that depend upon agricultural production. Credit: 3 semester hours.
FCS 301: Inst. Strat. in Family & Cons. This course focus on teaching strategies and instructional materials for Family and Consumer Sciences with application to formal and non-formal educational settings including requirements for teacher education. Credit: 3 semester hours.
FCS 303: Consumer Economics and Resource Management. The study of family financial management, consumer credit, and debt management; federal, state and local laws for consumer protection; factors involved in purchasing consumer goods and services; management theory and application; and energy and environmental concerns for consumers. Credit: 3 semester hours.
FCS 304: Housing and Home Environment. Exploration of design, space planning, selection of furnishings and changing technology in the interior home environment; human behavior and aesthetic concerns; meeting the housing needs of a diverse society; analysis of housing trends and alternatives; and equipment and technology in the home. Credit: 3 semester hours.