What is FCS?
Family and Consumer Science is the field of study focused on the science and the art of living and working well in our complex world. This may seem like a pretty broad definition, but that is because FCS can be found in so many areas of our lives!
To help explain it better, here are a few of the messages that the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences like to focus on:
Message #1: Content Areas
The primary areas of focus in Family and Consumer Science are:
Courses offered at Tekamah-Herman Jr/Sr High:
- Culinary arts, hospitality, and tourism
- Education and training
- Food science and nutrition
- Health management and wellness
- Housing and interior design
- Human/child development and family relations
- Personal and family finance
- Textiles, apparel, and retailing
Courses offered at Tekamah-Herman Jr/Sr High:
- Child Development
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Advanced Nutrition
- Sports Nutrition
- Foods and Nutrition
- Life Skills
- Careers
- Individuals Development (JH Intro to FCS)
Message #2: Value
Through research, experiential education, and technology, students develop the essential knowledge and skills to
- lead better lives,
- be work and career ready
- build strong families
- make meaningful contributions to our communities
Message #3: FCS is Everywhere
You will find lessons learned in these professional settings:
- academic education at the early childhood, elementary, secondary, and higher education levels
- community education for adults and youth, including Cooperative Extension programs
- business and industry
- government
- health and human services.