90 The work is planned to give experiences which develop understandings and skills with special emphasis toward making better homes and strengthening family living. The curriculum gives pre-professional training for those who wish to continue a major in the following areas at a senior institution: Home Economics Teaching, Foods and Nutrition, including Dietetics, Extension Service, Nutrition Specialist; Child Development, including Nursery School, Kindergarten and Elementary Teaching; Clothing and Textiles, including Textile Research, Merchandising, Clothing Specialist; Management and Equipment Specialist. A well equipped nursery school which serves as a child development laboratory gives practical experience to students interested in any field involving human relations. The Home Economics Club. The Home Economics Club is a professional club whose purpose is strengthening the area of home and family life and fostering social relationships among the members. Regular meetings are conducted and special projects planned. The club is affiliated with the State and National college clubs of the American Home Economics Association. The club is open to all women students on campus. HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION CURRICULUM Course Professional Foods and Nutri- Requirements tion 2, 6 Management 13, 14 Clothing & Textiles 18, 21, 24 Family Relations 33, 35, 36 Electives Foods 3 Clothing & Textiles 17, 22 Family Relations 31, 36 Home Furnishings 16 Description Credits Food Selection & Preparation 4 Nutrition 3 Money in Marriage 2 Management for Effective Living 2 Clothing Selection 2 Basic Construction 3 Textiles 3 Preparation for Marriage 3 Human Growth and Development 4 Experience with Children 2 Meal Management tor the Family 3 Home Furnishing Skills 2 Advanced Clothing 3 Family Health 2 Experience with Children 2 Home Furnishings 3 91 Homemaking For the student who desires to emphasize homemaking in her general education program, the Department of Family Life offers the folowing curriculum. This curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the student who may later wish to continue her education at a higher institution. Course CURRICULUM Description Credits Professional Foods & Nutrition Requirements 2, 3, 6 Clothing & Textiles 18, 21, 22. 24 Family Relations & Child Dev. 33, 35, 36 Management & Furnishings 13, 14, 16 Electives Clothing & Textiles 17 Family Relations 31 English 24, 21, 22, 23 35, 40, 41, 42 Speech 9 Personal Development 20 Food Selection & Preparation 4 Meal Management for the Family 3 Nutrition 3 Clothing Selection 2 Basic Construction 3 Advanced Clothing Construction 3 Textiles 3 Preparation for Marriage 3 Human Growth and Development 4 Experience with Children 2-4 Money in Marriage 2 Management for Effective Living 2 Home Furnishings 3 Home Furnishing Skills 2 Family Health & Infant Care 2 Children's Literature 5 American Literature 3 English Literature 3 Speech for Everday Needs 2 Personal Development 3 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Family Life 2. Food Selection and Preparation. The basic principles of selection, preparation of food for attractive, economical and well balanced meals; care, use, and selection of household equipment; storage and preservation of foods. Efficient work habits are stressed. Three lectures and two laboratory periods a week. Four quarter hours. Autumn Winter, Spring. Jacobs 3. Meal Management foT the Family. Practical experience in planning, preparing, and serving meals for the family and for special occasions. Efficient use of time and equipment; correct table service techniques of a successful hostess. Two lectures and two laboratory periods a week. Prerequisites: Foods 2, Nutrition 6. Three quarter hours. Winter, Spring. Jacobs