Department of Family Life Associate Professor Melba Lehner, Head; Assistant Professors, Margaret Jacobs, Bessie Mumford; Instructors, Elizabeth Felt, Susan Heiner, Carol Tribe. The courses in Family Life are planned to provide an introduction to and fundamental training in various phases of home-making and family life. They are designed to meet the needs of both those students who complete their formal education at the end of one or two years and those who wish to continue to major at an institution granting a degree in this field. 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: Home-making Education; Foods and Nutrition, including dietetics, Child Development, and Clothing Constructon and Textiles. 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 ClubThe 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. It is open to all women students on campus. CURRICULUM** Basic Requirements: All students are required to complete English 1, 2, 3 (9); Health Education i (2); Orientation 1 (2); Physical Education (3). Professional Requirements: (32 hours selected from four areas) Foods and Nutrition: Food Selection and Preparation 2, Meal Management 3, Nutrition 6; Housing and Management; Family Finance 13, Management for Effective Living 14, Home Furnishings 16; Clothing and Textiles: Personal Development 18, Basic Clothing Construction 21, Advanced Clothing 22, Textiles 24, Home Furnishing Skills 17; Family Relations: Preparation for Marriage 33, Child Development 35, Experience With Children 36, Family Health 31. **Designed for the student planning professional employment as a Homemaking Teacher. Also provides experience valuable in personal and family life and offers the first two years toward a Bachelor of Science Degree in Homemaking Education. 172 Majors in Foods and Nutrition, Dietetics, Child Development, Textiles and Clothing consult adviser for specific requirements. Courses of Instruction 1. Food for the FamilySome basic principles of food preparation, nutrition, and meal management applied to meals for two or more in home or school or apartment situations. Two lectures, 1 three-hour laboratory. (3). Jacobs 2. Food Selection and PreparationApplication of basic principles of cookery to food preparation. Efficient use of equipment, effective management of time, money and materials in selection and preparation. Three lectures and two laboratories a week. A W S (4). Jacobs 3. Meal Management for the FamilyPractical experience in planning, buying, preparing, and serving nutritious meals. Some experience in entertaining. Two lectures and two laboratories a week. W S (3). Jacobs 5. Food Preparation for MenA practical course for men students who desire information and skill in preparing nutritious, quick, inexpensive, and attractive meals. One lecture and one laboratory period a week. S (2). Jacobs 6. Principles of NutritionNutrition facts and their application in choosing food for health and economy and in meeting present day nutrition problems. A W S (3). Jacobs 13. Family FinanceEffective management of family resources throughout the family life cycle. A W S (3). Tribe 14. Management for Effective Living Management of human and material resources (time, energy, material goods, skills, interests, etc.) in achieving personal and family goals. W (3). Jacobs 16. Home FurnishingsHouse planning and furnishing related to the needs and interests of the family. AW (3). Tribe 17. Home Furnishing SkillsSkills in making, remodeling, and caring for home furnishings. Construction of drapes and slipcovers. Upholstering. S (2). Mumford 173