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Course · AL
Careers in Family and Consumer Sciences
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Careers in Family and Consumer Sciences is designed to expose students to career pathways in human services. It provides opportunities for students to explore career options related to consumer economics, apparel, interior design, food and wellness, and family studies. A fully-equipped, residential-style kitchen is recommended but not required. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course.
Explore and report on personal strengths and interests as they relate to possible future career pathsExplain how work is related to meeting the needs of the economy, the functions of societyCompare and contrast characteristics of a job, an occupation, and a careerUtilize goal-setting techniques and critical-thinking skills to develop an academicInvestigate leadership and employability skills and create a plan for group or individual leadership developmentOutline financial issues and opportunities facing young teens, including first jobs, saving for large purchasesDevelop personal spending plans based on a variety of income levels representing various careers and educational levelsResearch and report on an economic issue that impacts young teensCompare and contrast a variety of textile and apparel construction techniquesExplain the differences between fast fashion, mid-range, and luxury brand clothing items, including cost, availabilityUtilize apparel construction tools and techniquesDevelop a marketing plan for an original apparel designIdentify interior and exterior design styles of commercial and residential buildings throughout culturesInvestigate and describe new trends and technology in housing and interior designDevelop an interior design portfolio based on a client scenario. and WellnessIdentify the skills and tools needed to prepare and store meals and snacksInvestigate and explain the nutritional needs of adolescentsDescribe causes of foodborne illness and outline food safetyPrepare healthy snacks or meals using a variety of foods and preparation methodsDemonstrate manners and proper etiquette used in various settingsResearch and report on careers in food and nutritionInvestigate and report on the impact of a career choice on an individual’s and/or family’s lifestyleDemonstrate skills for positive guidance and caregiving for childrenExplain effective coping strategies and stress management practices used in daily lifeResearch and report on careers and entrepreneurial opportunities in child services and family and community services