Code:  3511

Credit:  ½ credit

Elective/Required:  Elective 11-12

Prerequisite:  None

Course Description: Current issues and concerns about child growth and development will be the focus of this course.  This course is for anyone interested in careers related to medicine, teaching, child-care, social work, psychology, recreation and family studies.  With better awareness of the needs of children in various stages of growth, students will be able to apply effective discipline and guidance strategies whether in future work environments or as future parents.  Topics will include building self-esteem, communication skills, child care options, parenting challenges, ages and stages of development from before birth through the school age child.  

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class

Students must be able to read, write, and express ideas and opinions verbally, as well as work cooperatively in small and large groups.

Learning Goals:   The student will be able to:

1. Identify roles, responsibilities and expectations of parenthood.

2. Develop positive strategies for nurturing, guidance and discipline of children.

3. Identify intervention strategies and community resources for responding to family stress/crisis.

4. Develop parenting skills that foster physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.

5. Provide a safe and stimulating environment to enhance growth and learning.

Careers Related to Content

Early childhood and elementary education, child care provider, nursing, human relations.

Child Development Practicum

Code:  3512 (2nd Semester Course)

Credit:  1 credit (Block course- 2 periods)

Elective/Required:  Elective 11-12

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Child Development and instructor approval; Provide own transportation.

Course Description: This course is designed for students to gain experience working with children in local preschools, childcare centers, elementary schools and special education classes.  After the first four weeks of class, students are at their assigned site 4 days/week and in class 1 day/week.  Students will explore various career interests; develop skills, knowledge and training needed in working with children and families.  This course is recommended for students planning a career in education, counseling, social services, etc.  This is a 2 period (block) class.  Students will need to provide their own transportation to their assigned community program.  Upon completing the Child Development Classes listed above, a student may register for related Child Development courses at MCC their senior year.

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class

Students must be able to work cooperatively in large and small groups.  They must be willing and able to carry through with direction given by their adult coordinator at the site.  Students requesting this course need to have a good school record for behavior and attendance. 

Learning Goals:   The student will be able to:

1. Identify personal qualities for working with children.

2. Identify basic elements (principles) of child development.

3. Plan and implement appropriate activities, which promote development.  

4. Use appropriate and effective methods of guidance.

5. Develop a portfolio showing basic employability skills and experience.

Careers Related to Content

Early childhood and elementary education, child care provider, nursing, human relations.

Introduction to Education//Exploring Teaching (Concurrent Course)

Code: 3522/3523

Credit: 1

Elective/Required: Elective 11-12

Prerequisite: Completion of or enrollment in Intro to Psychology or Human Growth and Development

Course Description: Students will have  opportunities to enhance understanding of the teaching profession and assist with decisions to pursue a career in education. Time will be spent observing, assisting and teaching in a classroom, interacting with students, learning instructional strategies and collaborating with teachers. Students will gain a greater understanding of the daily expectations of a teacher. 

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class:  Basic workplace readiness skills and behaviors essential for workplace success.  Communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for networking.  Students must be able to follow directions and demonstrate compliance to operational procedures within the local businesses. 

Learning Goals: The student will be able to:

1. Explain strategies used to effectively manage a classroom.

2. Develop classroom routines.

3. Identify age appropriate instructional strategies.

4. Understand the importance of positive classroom climate.

5. Recognize the role of culture in students’ learning styles.

Careers Related to Content

Human services, education, child development, occupations when working with people of all ages.

Introduction to Early Childhood (concurrent)

Code: 3530

Credit: ½

Elective/Required: Elective 11-12

Prerequisite: none

Course Description:  This course gives students a historical and philosophical foundation of the field of early childhood education. It includes an overview of assessment and trends that influence best practices, explores careers in the field, and addresses the influences of families and diversity.

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class:  

Students must be able to read, write, and express ideas and opinions verbally, as well as work cooperatively in small and large groups.  There are also online assignments to complete.

Learning Goals: The student will be able to:

1. Students will begin to explore topics, history and themes in Early Childhood.

2. Students will learn about Early Childhood Assessments and services for children with special needs.

3. Students will create a portfolio highlighting their learning.

4. Students will be able to participate in presentations from Community Partners.

Careers Related to Content

Child care centers or homes, preschool programs, Early Childhood education, child development, occupations when working with people of all ages. 

Childhood Health, Safety and Nutrition (concurrent) 

Code: 3533

Credit: ½

Elective/Required: Elective 11-12

Prerequisite: none

Course Description:  A basic study of nutrition, health and safety in group child care settings, blending current theory with practical application. Includes units on the principles of nutrition, planning meals and snacks, safety, health and hygiene, and illness.

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class:   

Students must be able to read, write, and express ideas and opinions verbally, as well as work cooperatively in small and large groups.  There are also online assignments to complete.

Learning Goals: The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate Good Health Practices for Children.

2. Define and discuss health policies and their use as a tool for illness prevention.

3. Define and discuss health policies for appraising, screening, and assessment.

4. Define and discuss health for the prevention of childhood infectious diseases.

5. Describe and discuss health policies for the identification and management of childhood communicable diseases.

6. Demonstrate Safety Practices in Child Care.

7. Define and discuss safety policies and their use as tools for safety, risk prevention, protection, and promotion. 

8. Indicate and discuss specific guidelines for making any indoor child care environment free from risk and protected for safety.

9. Indicate and discuss specific guidelines for making the child care playground environment free from risk and protected for safety.

10. Define and discuss safety policies for response to childhood accidents and injuries. 

11. Define the six basic nutrients in the diet and discuss their importance to overall well-being. 

12. Discuss childhood nutrition in regard to the challenges of malnutrition, undernutrition, and overnutrition. 

13. Discuss the impact of development on the feeding behavior of infants and toddlers. 

14. Discuss the food behaviors of preschoolers. 

15. Discuss the nutritional needs of school-age children. 

16. Discuss the guidelines for subsidized food programs. 

17. Define and discuss nutritional policies in relation to menu planning.

18. Discuss the need for food sanitation and safety.

Careers Related to Content

Child care centers or homes, preschool programs, Early Childhood education, child development, occupations when working with people of all ages.

Infant/Toddler Care and Education

Code: 3532

Credit: ½

Elective/Required: Elective 11-12

Prerequisite: none

Course Description: Focuses on care, education , and assessment of children from birth to thirty-six months. Prepares students to utilize developmentally appropriate evidenced-based practices including responsive caregiving, routines as curriculum, collaborative relationships with culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse children and families and a focus on the whole child in inclusive settings.  

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class:  

Students must be able to read, write, and express ideas and opinions verbally, as well as work cooperatively in small and large groups.  There are also online assignments to complete.

Learning Goals: The student will be able to:

1. Describe the development of infants and toddlers with emphasis on the whole child and understanding of individual needs based on culture, language and ability. 

2. Demonstrate developmentally appropriate, evidenced-based caregiving strategies for infants. 

3. Explain health and safety measures and legal requirements.

4. Describe the role of adults in creating respectful, responsive, collaborative partnerships for each family and staff. 

5. Plan appropriate environments including room arrangement, equipment, materials and adaptations for individual needs.  

6. Identify guidance strategies which nurture self-regulation and a positive sense of self.

7. Explain strategies that support emerging communication skills, curiosity and creativity for each child. 

8. Utilize informal and formal assessments as the basis for guided learning experiences.  

9. Use self-reflection as a tool to improve teaching and interactions.

10. Apply professional skills:  collaboration, problem-solving, commitment to NAEYC Code of Ethics, dispositions of effective teachers including sensitivity to culture, language and ability.  

Careers Related to Content

Child care centers or homes, preschool programs, Early Childhood education, child development, occupations when working with people of all ages.

Early Childhood Curriculum 1 (concurrent)

Code: 3559

Credit: ½

Elective/Required: Elective 11-12

Prerequisite: none

Course Description:  Focuses on the development, implementation and assessment of appropriate environments and curricula for young children ages three through eight. Students prepare to utilize  evidence-based, developmentally appropriate practices in a context of children’s family, culture, language and abilities. Emphasis is on understanding children’s developmental stages and developing appropriate learning opportunities, interactions and environments in the following areas: dramatic play, art, music, fine and gross motor play.

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class:  

Students must be able to read, write, and express ideas and opinions verbally, as well as work cooperatively in small and large groups.  There are also online assignments to complete.

Learning Goals: The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic environmental requirements in an early childhood classroom.

2. Assess, plan, implement and expand knowledge of developmentally appropriate learning opportunities in the areas of dramatic play, art, music and movement, and physical play for children of varying abilities. 

3. Describe the importance of play for very young children.  

4. Use self-reflection as a tool to improve teaching and interactions with each child. 

5. Explain the influence of culture and language in each child’s education and the importance of  family involvement.     

6. Apply professional skills:  collaboration, problem-solving, commitment to NAEYC Code of Ethics, dispositions of effective teachers including awareness of and sensitivity to differences in culture, language and ability.  

Careers Related to Content

Child care centers or homes, preschool programs, Early Childhood education, child development, occupations when working with people of all ages.

Childhood Guidance (concurrent)

Code: 3535

Credit: ½

Elective/Required: Elective 11-12

Prerequisite: none

Course Description:  Focuses on developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approaches and positive guidance strategies for supporting the development of each child. Emphasizes supportive interactions and developmentally appropriate environments. Uses assessment to analyze and guide behaviors. Studies impact of family, each child’s culture, language and ability on child guidance.

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class:  

Students must be able to read, write, and express ideas and opinions verbally, as well as work cooperatively in small and large groups.  There are also online assignments to complete.

Learning Goals: The student will be able to:

1. Identify multiple influences including family, culture, language and ability that impact each child’s social/emotional development and behavior.

2. Explain the impact of positive relationships, collaboration, problem-solving and supportive interactions among teachers, children and families.

3. Demonstrate effective approaches to creating a supportive early childhood environment.

4. Examine positive evidence-based guidance theories, strategies, assessments, and tools to help each child learn and practice appropriate and acceptable behaviors.

5. Examine the importance of intentionality when teaching social skills.

6. Define emotional literacy and identify activities that build feeling vocabularies.

7. Examine guidance challenges and strategies to support children.

8. Identify methods to construct appropriate guidance decisions in collaboration with professionals and families.

9. Analyze personal beliefs regarding the guidance of young children.

10. Explain ways to communicate with families about positive guidance and discipline strategies.

Careers Related to Content

Child care centers or homes, preschool programs, Early Childhood education, child development, occupations when working with people of all ages.

Early Childhood Curriculum 2 (concurrent)

Code: 3561

Credit: ½

Elective/Required: Elective 11-12

Prerequisite: Early Childhood Curriculum 1

Course Description:  Focuses on the development, implementation and assessment of appropriate environments and curricula for young children ages three through eight. Students prepare to utilize developmentally appropriate practices in a context of family and culturally sensitive care. Emphasis is on understanding children’s developmental stages and developing appropriate learning opportunities, interactions and environments in the following areas: emergent literacy, math, science, technology and social studies.

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class:  

Students must be able to read, write, and express ideas and opinions verbally, as well as work cooperatively in small and large groups.  There are also online assignments to complete.

Learning Goals: The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic environmental requirements in an early childhood classroom.

2. Assess, plan, implement and expand knowledge of developmentally appropriate learning opportunities in the areas of emergent literacy, math, science, technology and social studies for children of varying abilities. 

3. Describe the importance of play for very young children and how math and literacy can be incorporated into play.

4. Use self-reflection as a tool to improve teaching and interactions with each child. 

5. Explain the influence of culture and language in each child’s education and the importance of  family involvement.     

6. Apply professional skills:  collaboration, problem-solving, commitment to NAEYC Code of Ethics, dispositions of effective teachers including awareness of and sensitivity to differences in culture, language and ability.  

Careers Related to Content

Child care centers or homes, preschool programs, Early Childhood education, child development, occupations when working with people of all ages.

Initial Field Experience – Practicum in Childhood 1 (concurrent)

Code: 3560

Credit: ½

Elective/Required: Elective 11-12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intro to Early Childhood and Instructor Approval

Course Description:  Students will observe and participate in a child care,  preschool , elementary school, or family child care home setting. 

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class:  

Students must be able to work cooperatively in large and small groups.  They must be willing and able to carry through with direction given by their adult coordinator at the site.  Students requesting this course need to have a good school record for behavior and attendance. 

Learning Goals: The student will be able to:

1. Identify personal qualities for working with children.

2. Identify basic elements (principles) of early child development.

3. Plan and implement appropriate activities, which promote development.  

4. Use appropriate and effective methods of guidance.

5. Develop a portfolio showing basic employability skills and experience.

Careers Related to Content

Child care centers or homes, preschool programs, Early Childhood education, child development, occupations when working with people of all ages.

Technology in Early Childhood (concurrent) 

Code: 3536

Credit: ½

Elective/Required: Elective 11-12

Prerequisite: none

Course Description:  Learn the appropriate use of technology (including assistive) used by early childhood professionals in practice focusing on approaches for instructional use with young children.

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class:  

Students must be able to read, write, and express ideas and opinions verbally, as well as work cooperatively in small and large groups.  There are also online assignments to complete.

Learning Goals: The student will be able to:

1. Construct a lesson plan that applies knowledge that effectively advances student learning. 

2. Synthesize how technology can be integrated into learning safely and ethically. 

3. Evaluate electronic information sources and analyze their impact on student decision making. 

4. Participate in presentations about using technology to assist with communication disabilities.

Communication with Families (concurrent)

Code: 3537

Credit: ½

Elective/Required: Elective 11-12

Prerequisite: none

Course Description:  Communication with Families includes the interrelationship of the early childhood professional and families. Diverse types of family configurations are identified and explored. Current trends in the field, rights and responsibilities of professionals and families are highlighted. 

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class:  

Students must be able to read, write, and express ideas and opinions verbally, as well as work cooperatively in small and large groups.  There are also online assignments to complete.

Learning Goals: The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proper methods of interaction between and early childhood educator and parent. 

2. Synthesize a cogent written communication with family members of the children they would teach.

3. Evaluate written material from parents for understanding of the child’s needs as noted in the material. 

Careers Related to Content

Child care centers or homes, preschool programs, Early Childhood education, child development, occupations when working with people of all ages.

Family Living

Code:  3509

Credit:  ½ credit

Elective/Required:  Elective 11-12

Prerequisite:  None

Course Description: Family Living focuses on developing the communication and interpersonal skill necessary for satisfying personal and family relationships both now and in the future.  Students have the opportunity to explore and discuss a wide variety of topics including personality development, dating, love, marriage, parenting, balancing work and family responsibilities, adapting to life cycle changes and coping with loss caused by divorce, disability or death.  We will also address the area of insurance and family finance.  We have the opportunity to hear from many professionals who work with families and become familiar with the many resources available to help families as well as talk about what communities need from the families that live in them.

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class

Students must be willing to participate in class discussions and to work with all class members.

Learning Goals:   The student will be able to:

1. Better understand themselves.

2. Build good interpersonal relationships.

3. Develop goal setting, decision making and problem solving skills.

4. Balance work, family, and individual needs.

5. Identify and demonstrate responses to family problems and crisis.

Careers Related to Content

Skills used in all careers and relationships, public service careers, counselor, social worker, education, financial consultant, writer on family topics, management. 

Housing & Interior Design

Code:  3508

Credit:  ½ credit

Elective/Required:  Elective 9-12

Prerequisite:  None

Course Description: Housing and Interior Design emphasizes selection of housing choices and designing living areas.  This course includes interior household technology, architecture, furnishings and appliances, window treatments, floor coverings and accessories.  Projects will include application of interior design principles to living areas with cost estimates/budget guidelines.

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class

Students must be able to read, write and express ideas verbally, visually and in writing.

Learning Goals:   The student will be able to:

1. Identify trends in housing, furnishings and appliances, household technology and interior design.

2. Apply interior design principles to various living environments.

3. Select furnishings, appliances, etc. based on informed consumer choices.

4. Explore related occupations.

Careers Related to Content

Journalism, interior design, realtor, architect, kitchen planning, marketing and merchandising, design illustrator.

Fashion Design & Merchandising

Code:  3506

Credit:  ½ credit

Elective/Required:  Elective 9-12

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Fashion Strategies

Course Description: This semester course is designed for students to advance their sewing skills and gain experience with apparel industry careers through practicum experiences and/or work related experiences.  The first four weeks of class the students will develop work place skills, knowledge and training for the work related experience.  The student will also select an apparel construction project or project approved by the instructor to complete during the semester.  Students will design a professional portfolio throughout the semester for key fashion strategies, career research project and resumes, design principal project, visual merchandising project and reflection on practicum experiences.  Recommended for students interest in pursuing a fashion  or design related degree and/or career.  The teacher will help assist the students to try and locate job shadowing experiences in the community.  Resume writing and career research projects with the Virtual Job Shadow program will be utilized to prepare students for the work experience application process.

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class

Students must be able to read, write, and follow step-by-step instructions.  He/she should be motivated to direct own learning and have a desire for quality work.

Learning Goals:   The student will be able to:

1. Research and summarize careers and opportunities in the apparel and fashion industry. 

2. Create a resume and complete Virtual Job Shadow career building projects. 

3. Gain employment skills and experience in the apparel design and merchandising industry through work practicum experience or job shadowing experiences. 

4. Gain advance skills in apparel design through sewing construction projects. 

5. Gain knowledge of the fashion industry merchandising, planning and purchasing and the visual merchandising process. 

Careers Related to Content

Textile and apparel industry, design, research and development, production and manufacturing, marketing, retailing, fashion buyers, advertising, fashion writers and illustrators.

Fashion Design & Merchandising Internship

Code:  3507

Credit:  ½ credit

Elective/Required:  Elective 11-12

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Fashion Strategies, Fashion Design and Merchandising ( with a C- or above)

Course Description: This semester course is designed for students to advance their sewing skills and gain experience with apparel industry careers through practicum experiences and/or work related experiences. The first four weeks of class the students will develop work place skills, knowledge and training for the work related experience.  The student will also select an apparel construction project or project approved by the instructor to complete during the semester.    Students will design a professional portfolio throughout the semester for key fashion strategies, career research project and resumes, design principal project, visual merchandising project and reflection on practicum experiences. Recommended for students interested in pursuing a fashion or design related degree and/or career.  The teacher will help assist the students to try and locate work experiences of job shadowing experiences in the community.  Resume writing and career research projects with the I Have a Plan program will be utilized to prepare students for the work experience application process.  

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class

Students must be able to read, write, and follow step-by-step instructions.  He/she should be motivated to direct their own learning and have a desire for quality work.

Learning Goals:   The student will be able to:

1. Students will research and summarize careers and opportunities in the apparel and fashion industry.

2. Students will create a resume and complete I Have a Plan career building projects.

3. Students will gain employment skills and experience in the apparel design and merchandising industry through work practicum experience or job shadowing experiences.

4. Students will gain advance skills in apparel design through sewing construction projects.

5. Students will gain knowledge of the fashion industry merchandising planning and purchasing and the visual merchandising process.

Careers Related to Content

Textile and apparel industry, design, research and development, production and manufacturing, marketing, retailing, fashion buyers, advertising, fashion writers and illustrators.

Fashion Strategies

Code:  3505

Credit:  ½ credit

Elective/Required:  Elective 9-12

Prerequisite:  None

Course Description:This course focuses on personal and family clothing decisions and informed consumer choices, also clothing care and construction.  Areas of study will be color and design, basic knowledge of fibers and fabrics, clothing care, recognizing quality and developing a wardrobe plan.  Student will gain basic knowledge of sewing for repairs and upkeep of wardrobe plus basic construction skills and knowledge of quality construction.  Projects completed in class will be pre-determined by the teacher and materials provided. Students wishing to do projects beyond this level or with different materials will need to provide their own supplies and cover the expenses.

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class

Students must be able to read, write, follow step-by-step instructions and manage time wisely.  Students should have a desire for doing quality work.

Learning Goals:   The student will be able to:

1. Recognize the relationship of personal appearance to self concept.

2. Apply color and principals of design in clothing to enhance appearance.

3. Plan a wardrobe based on lifestyle, resource management and informed consumer choices.

4. Identify basic fabric, construction and finishes, and care requirements.

5. Construct projects for individual needs, interest, and skill levels.

Careers Related to Content

Design and manufacturing, public relations/media (fashion editor/illustrator), sales/marketing, merchandising.

Foods I         

Code:  3501

Credit:  ½ credit

Elective/Required:  Elective 9-12

Prerequisite:  None

Course Description: Foods I focuses on basic food preparation skills necessary for success in the kitchen whether for you and your family or in a food establishment.  Students will learn how to select, prepare, store and serve foods while preserving nutrients, flavor, texture, and color.  Included in the course content are critical consumer skills, nutrition guidelines for healthy eating, and preparation skills involving fruits and vegetables, pasta and rice, quick breads, eggs and dairy products, and ground meats and casseroles. Lab choices (food preparation) will be pre-determined by the teacher and ingredients provided. If a student group chooses to expand beyond these choices they will be asked to provide the necessary ingredients.

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class

Students must be able to read, write, get along with others, use time wisely and follow written/spoken directions.

Learning Goals:  The student will be able to:

1. Select, prepare and store foods in ways that promote nutrition and wellness, health and food safety.

2. Build management and teamwork skills.

3. Evaluate products based on industry standards for quality and creativity.

Careers Related to Content

Culinary arts, hotel and restaurant management, catering, food journalist and photography, food chemistry and product development researcher, dietetics, food service and hospitality.

Foods II

Code:  3502

Credit:  ½ credit

Elective/Required:  Elective 9-12

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Foods I or instructor approval (With a C- or above)

Course Description: This course builds on food preparation skills learned in Foods I.  Units included this semester will be yeast breads, desserts, soups and salads, combination main dishes, appetizers, and meats.  Students will then pull all their food preparation skills together to prepare full meals.  The meal planning unit will reinforce the importance of planning ahead and time management as well as the basic principles of meal planning and cost control.  Lab choices (Food preparation) will be pre-determined by the teacher and ingredients provided.  If a student group chooses to expand beyond these choices they will be asked to provide the necessary ingredients.

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class

Students must be able to read, write, and express opinions and ideas verbally as well as work together cooperatively in small and large groups.  Students also need competence in basic food preparation skills and basic math skills.

Learning Goals:   The student will be able to:  

1. Prepare foods in ways which emphasize nutritional retention, management skills, creativity and quality products.

2. Plan, prepare and serve a variety of meals.

3. Plan food menus and food purchases within budget guidelines.

4. Promote food to be served in social/entertainment settings.

5. Examine food related occupations.

Careers Related to Content

Culinary arts, hotel and restaurant management, catering, food journalist and photography, food chemistry and product development researcher, dietetics, food service and hospitality

Foods III (Concurrent Course)

Code:  3520-3521

Credit:  2 credits  

Elective/Required:  Elective 11-12

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Foods I and Foods II or instructor approval (C- or above)

Course Description:  The year long course will emphasize Fundamentals of Baking, Safety and Sanitation, Basic Food Preparation, and Food Fundamentals. Students enrolled in class will gain experience in food and hospitality industry. They will participate in classroom learning experiences as well as off campus internship experiences, allowing them to develop workplace skills and training. Recommended for students interested in pursuing a culinary degree/career. Students who complete the course will earn their ServSafe Certification, which is required in many culinary jobs. Students will receive instruction on workforce readiness skills, such as resume writing, interviewing, and job place skills and create a portfolio showcasing their learning throughout the year. 

Skills Needed to be Successful in the Class

Students must be able to read, write, and express opinions and ideas verbally as well as work together cooperatively in small and large groups.  Students also need competence in basic food preparation skills and basic math skills.

Learning Goals:   The student will be able to:  

1. Pass state sanitation examination as a food handler.

2. Attain basic skills in equipment usage, knife skills, mother sauce development, soup making, protein cookery, brigade style team cooking and sanitation skills.

3. Use math and chemistry to create baked good and pastries.

4. Prepare yeast breads, cookies, creams, puddings, pie crusts and filling, and quick breads.

5. Develop awareness of food products and the world of food.

Careers Related to Content

Culinary arts, hotel and restaurant management, catering, food journalist and photography, food chemistry and product development researcher, dietetics, food service and hospitality

Domestic Living Skills  

Code:  8587

Credit:  ½ credit

Elective/Required:  Elective 9-12 (May take multiple semesters)

Prerequisite:  Counselor Approval

Course Description: Domestic Living Skills is specially designed instruction to provide students with the skills necessary to maintain a living environment with maximum independence. The critical components include but are not limited to housekeeping, clothing care, home safety, family living, cooking, etiquette, nutrition, appliance use, and shopping. This course is a self-contained class.  This class is offered as a block class.

Skills needed to be Successful in the Class

Students must be able to work collaboratively, actively listen, and willing to apply content to real-life setting.

Learning Goals: The student will be able to:

1. Prepare simple nutritional meals.

2. Maintain home appearance.

Careers Related to Content

Housekeeper, food service