Is it Family Studies

Family Studies is to enable students to be

• aware of the skills they need to develop as they transition to adulthood, and all the events and adventures that await them after school

• Students are encouraged to become self directed individuals who set goals, make thoughtful decisions, and take responsibility for pursuing their goals throughout life, while understanding the options that are available for them.

Family Studies is much more than these

Family Studies Course Outline

Skills and Experiences in Family Studies Courses

Foods

 

-Food labs involve working with others and delegating tasks within the group

-Many lab experiences also involve budgeting money and time

-Must work within groups to communicate effectively

Clothing

 

-Creatively alter and recycle clothing which is no longer usable into garments which fit the needs of the individual

-Learn the intricacies of clothing and adornment in presenting oneself as it is related to non-verbal communication

 

Parenting

 

-Create activities and toys which fit the needs of the audience (children at different developmental stages)

-Through the baby simulation assignment, individuals learn to schedule time and adapt to new circumstances

 

 

Housing

 

-Adapt living arrangements to the needs of the individual

-Arrange space so that it is usable to the needs of the company (office and home space)

-Familiar with different rental and ownership agreements and the bills associated with them

 

Resource Management

-Budgeting within the family and business

-Aware of employer and employee rights

-Familiar with the requirements of safety within the workplace

-Delegating within the group to accomplish task

 

 

Family Studies Related Careers

Foods Clothing Parenting Housing Resource Management

-Food Scientist-Dietitian-Chef-Food -Technologist-Nutritionist-Baker-Caterer-Food/Beverage Supervisor-Fast Food Worker-Hotel Manager-Hotel Administrator-Home Care Worker-Home Maker-Bed and Breakfast Proprietor-Event Planner-Restaurant Manager-Cookbook Writer and Editor-Food Stylist-Food Safety Educator-Agri-Foods Producer-Healthy Eating and Fitness Coach-Recipe Tester and Developer-Writer

-Buyer-Interior Decorator-Upholsterer-Textile Designer-Textile Technologist-Furrier-Tailor-Hair Stylist-Esthetician-Fashion Designer-Fashion Retailer-Fashion Consultant-Home Maker-Clothing Manufacturer-Costume Designer (for plays)-Museum Curator-Make-up Artist -Retail Buyer-Set Designer-Stylist-Fiber artist-Athletic Wear Designer-Media Fashion Consultant-Writer

-Professor-Teacher-Day Care Worker-Community Services Worker-Nurse-Child Care Worker-Social Worker-Physical / Occupational Therapist-Psychologist-Sociologist-Addiction Counsellor-Career Counsellor-Child and Youth Worker-Family Practitioner-Fundraiser-Funeral Director-Gerontologist-Home Care Worker-Home Maker-Family Law Lawyer or Judge-Lobbyist-Mediator-Midwife-Nanny-Pediatrician-Rehab Counsellor-Social Worker-Marriage Prep and Family Counsellor-Writer

-Hotel Manager-Hotel Administrator-Buyer-Interior Decorator-Upholsterer-Physical / Occupational Therapist-Home Care Worker-Home Maker-Real Estate Agent-Antique Dealer-Architect-Architectural Technologist-Set Designer-Bed and Breakfast Proprietor-Event Planner-Writer- Consultant-Housing Development Advisor-Mortgage and Housing Consultant-Property Manager-Real Estate Developer

-Travel Services Representative- Hotel Manager-Hotel Administrator-Buyer-Consumer Product Specialist-Marketing Analyst-Community Services Worker-Communication Consultant-Sociologist-Corporate Trainer-Fundraiser-Home Maker-Human Resources Specialist-Insurance Broker-Lobbyist-Mediator-Public Relations-Real Estate Agent-Rehab Counsellor-Research Analyst-Antique Dealer-Bed and Breakfast Proprietor-Event Planner-Travel Agent-Writer

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