Food, Wellness, And Dietetics

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Event Planning (16057G1000)

Fee: $25 .................................................................................................................... Grades: 9-12

This is a one-credit course where students will learn to organize and plan all aspects of business and social events including the food, location, and décor associated with hiring an event planner.  Concepts taught in the course to meet the needs of clients include planning for the event with activities, establishing a budget, determining the theme, planning the guest list, determining the location, developing an event plan schedule, planning transportation needs, training of staff, staging the event, calculating room and space requirements, providing necessary technology and equipment, planning food and beverage services, securing entertainment, understanding legal issues in event planning, and conducting post-evaluations of event.  PREREQUISITE:  Food & Nutrition     CAMPUSES OFFERED - ACTC

Family and Consumer Sciences (19251G1000)

Fee: $25 .................................................................................................................... Grades: 9-12

A one-credit course that provides opportunities for students to explore the core content included in the Family Studies and Consumer Sciences; Early Childhood Development and Services; Fashion; Interior Design; Food, Wellness, and Dietetics; and Consumer Sciences pathways. Major topics are marriage and family life, parenting and caregiving, consumer services, apparel, housing, food and nutrition, and technology and careers. PREREQUISITE: None     CAMPUSES OFFERED - ACTC

Food and Nutrition (19252G1000)

Fee: $25 .................................................................................................................. Grades: 10-12  

A one-credit course where topics include the impact of daily nutrition and wellness practices on long-term health and wellness; physical, social, and psychological aspects of healthy nutrition and wellness choices; selection and preparation of nutritious meals and snacks based on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines and Food Guide Pyramid; safety, sanitation, storage, and recycling processes and issues associated with nutrition and wellness; impacts of science and technology on nutrition and wellness issues; and nutrition and wellness career paths.  PREREQUISITE: None  CAMPUSES OFFERED - ACTC

Entrepreneurship in FACS (19299G1000)

Fee: $25 .................................................................................................................... Grades: 10-12

 A one-credit course that teaches the skills needed to own and operate a business.  Topics include financial planning, employee management, owner rights and responsibilities, and communication techniques.  Students are prepared to create and manage their own Family and Consumer Science business or embark on a career related to business development.  Class projects develop entrepreneurial skills by providing insight into manufacturing products and offering services.  

PREREQUISITE:  Food & Nutrition, Family & Consumer Science, or Event Planning     CAMPUSES OFFERED - ACTC

Fashion (05190G1001)

Fee: $25 .................................................................................................................. Grades: 9-12  

A one-credit course designed to introduce students to the selection and care of clothing and accessories for individuals and families throughout the life span. A school-based laboratory is required for this course.  PREREQUISITE: None     CAMPUSES OFFERED – ACTC

 

Retail and Fashion Marketing (12161G1001)

Fee: $25 .................................................................................................................. Grades: 10-12  

Retail and Fashion Marketing is designed to provide students with an overview of retail and fashion marketing principles and practices. This course introduces students to the retail industry, including the fundamentals of fashion marketing, key marketing concepts essential to every business, types of businesses involved in the industry, fashion industry economics, and an array of career opportunities. Standards are written in ways that encourage skill development in marketing segmentation and target marketing, product selection and buying, and inventory systems.  PREREQUISITE: Fashion     CAMPUSES OFFERED - ACTC