In addition to satisfying the requirements of General Regulations 20.21, candidates shall be required to have a Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent with a minimum of Grade C in English Language, Grade D in Biology and/or Chemistry or related science combinations. A minimum of Grade C in any Family and Consumer Sciences or Home Economics subject shall be an added advantage.
Applicants with a Diploma in Family and Consumer Sciences Education (or Home Economics Education) or Diploma in Secondary Education with FCS (Family and Consumer Sciences) or Home Economics as a teaching subject shall be
admitted into Level 200 or 300 of the Degree Programme based on accumulated credits in the area.
Core Courses
FCS 100 Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences (12)
FCS 101 Foundations of Family Studies (12)
BIO 122 Introduction to Biochemistry Anatomy, and Physiology (12)
CHE 107 Chemistry Applied to Family and Consumer Sciences (12)
ICT 161 Computing Skills Fundamentals I (8)
COM 161 Communication and Academic Literacy Skills (Education) (12)
Core Courses
FCS 102 Introductory Nutrition (12)
FCS 103 Prenatal and Early Childhood Development (12)
BIO 123 Introductory Microbiology and Stored Product Entomology (12)
COM 162 Academic Literacy Skills for Education (12)
ICT 162 Computing Skills Fundamentals II (8)
Core Courses
FCS 204 Introductory Housing (12)
FCS 205 Introduction to Textiles (12)
FCS 206 Fundamentals of Food Science (12)
FCS 207 Orientation to Teaching Family & Consumer Sciences (12)
ECO 111 Basic Microeconomics (12)
Core Courses
FCS 209 Technology and Creative Sewing (12)
FCS 210 Foundations of Food Preparation (12)
FCS 211 Introduction to Interior Design (12)
EFR 200 Introduction to Measurement and Evaluation (12)
Electives (Select 1)
MKT 100 Principles of Marketing (12)
BID 202 Residential Technology and Smart Homes (12)
ECD 205 Behaviour Problems and Guiding Young Children (12)
Year 2 Winter Semester
FCS 213 Teaching Practice in Family & Consumer Sciences I (20)
A. Core courses
FCS 303 Apparel Production Processes (12)
FCS 304 Meal Management (12)
FCS 305 Social, Cultural & Psychological Aspect of Clothing (12)
EFC 300 Curriculum Theory and Instruction (12)
B. Optional courses (Choose 1)
FCS306 Food Service Operations Management (12)
FCS352 Theory and Practice when Interacting with Young Children (12)
A. Core courses
FCS 307 FCS Instruction in Secondary Schools (12)
FCS 309 Research Methods in FCS (12)
FCS 310 Nutrition in the Lifespan (12)
FCS 311 Apparel Product Design Development (12)
B. Electives (Choose 1)
BID 203 Designing Housing for People with Special Needs (12)
BID 205 Interior Decoration (12)
EDT 310 Planning and Producing Instructional Materials for Primary Teachers (12)
EFP 100 Introduction to Educational Psychology (12)
Year 3 Winter Semester
FCS 318 Teaching Practice in Family & Consumer Sciences II (20)
Core courses
FCS 401 Management & Administration of FCS Programmes (12)
FCS 302 Consumer Education and Protection (12)
MGT 202 Small Business Management (12)
Optional courses (select 2)
FCS 405 Apparel Manufacturing (12)
FCS 406 Housing in Community Development (12)
FCS 407 Human and Development Seminar (12)
Core courses
FCS403 Research Project in FCS (12)
FCS412 Principles of Quantity Food Production (12)
Optional courses (select 2)
FCS 409 Management of Family Resources (12)
FCS 413 Food Regulations (12)
FCS 415 Tailoring Techniques (12)
FCS 418 Family Health Education (12)
FCS 419 Food Product Development (12)
FCS 424 Housing and Environment for Children (12)
Electives (select 1)
ECD 402 Culture and Indigenous knowledge in ECD (12)
EFC 400 Advanced Curriculum Theory (12)
MKT 313 Services Marketing Theory and Practice (12)
EDT 411 Educational Technology Basics (12)
Student’s performance in each course shall be assessed in accordance with the provision of the University General Regulations 00.8. Courses offered in other faculties/departments shall be governed by their relevant regulations.
Progression from semester to semester
Progression from semester to semester shall be in accordance with provisions of the University General Regulation 00.9.
Minimum standards of achievement for the award of the qualification
Candidates meeting prescribed requirements will be awarded an official certificate and transcript of Bachelor of Education in Family and Consumer Sciences.