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113 courses with the subject FCS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

FCS 104The Individual and His Family in Contemporary Society

When Offered: F, S, SS 1 Credit(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course focuses on individual development in the family, the changing needs and

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 133Family Foods

When Offered: S 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is study of the application of elementary principles of nu

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 135Food and Man’s Survival3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course acquaints students with the most common information regarding foods, nutrition and health, wi

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 150Food Preparation/Meal Management2

When Offered: F, S, SS 2 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This is an introductory foods course that includes basic principles, technique Prerequisite(s): Major, permission of instructor.

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 151Food Preparation/Meal Management Lab1

When Offered: F, S, SS 1 Credit(s) 0 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is an introductory course in the planning, selection, Prerequisite(s): Major or permission of instructor.

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 155Food for Weight Management

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course acquaints students with a basic understanding of good nutri

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 157Introduction to Human Nutrition3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The course acquaints students with the most common information regarding foods, nu

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 160Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences2

Elective 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 15

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 180Introduction to Fashion Industry3

Semester Total: 15

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 181Social-Psychological Aspects of Dress3

Elective 3 Credit(s)

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 183Textile Evaluation3

Semester Total: 15

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 245Introduction to Food Science3

When Offered: F 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is an introductory study of the nature of raw foods and beh

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 246Purchasing in Food Service

When Offered: S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) A study of problems involved in the purchase of food, equipment a Prerequisite(s): FCS 150

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 257Obesity and Weight Management

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course will examine the multifactorial aspects of obesity, weight maintenance, and

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 260Introduction to Human Development3

Semester Total: 13

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 281Apparel Construction and Evaluation3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of apparel

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 282Introduction to Patternmaking and Fit3

Elective 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 15

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 300Program Planning in Family and Consumer Sciences K-12

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course involves participation in planning Family & Consumer Sciences programs for

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 314Human Ecology of the Family

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of the family as environment and within environment. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 100 .

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 321Child Development: Prenatal Through Early/Middle Childhood3
Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 322Adolescence and Young Adulthood3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course provides a comprehensive study of the physical, mental Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 325Independent Readings in Child Development and Family Studies

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course permits a student to undertake an in-depth analysis of various problems or issues in child deve

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 331Family Systems3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course provides an ecological overview of diverse family structures and f Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 334Foundations of Early Education and Family Studies3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of the historical, sociological and philosophical background of typical and at Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 335Families as Participants in Diverse Learning Settings3

Elective 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 15

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 338Creative Expression in Early Education3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course examines pedagogical knowledge, creative strategies, materials and eval Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 334 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 345Food Chemistry3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of food components, their interactions and reactions with emp Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221 , CHEM 223 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 346Food Safety and Sanitation3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course studies the nature of raw foods and behavior of food com Prerequisite(s): FCS 245 , BIOL 220 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 347Food Engineering3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of the fundamentals of heat transfer, fluid flow, refrig Prerequisite(s): PHYS 110 , PHYS 111 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 352Intermediate Nutrition3

(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is an introductory metabolism course for students in agricultural, animal, food, and nu Prerequisite(s): FCS 157 , CHEM 221 , CHEM 223 , CHEM 251 and CHEM 252 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 354Organizational Management in Food Service

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to study the organizations, management an Prerequisite(s): FCS 150 , FCS 151 .

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 355Nutrition and Metabolism

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course will examine human physiology, including the digestion, absorption Prerequisite(s): FCS 157 .

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 356Contemporary Nutrition3

FCS Cognate 3 Credit(s)

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 358Quantity Foods Procurement and Production

When Offered: F, S, SS 4 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course focuses on the procurement of food, equipment, and other expendable supplies for food s Prerequisite(s): FCS 150 , FCS 151 , FCS 354 .

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 359Maternal Lifespan Nutrition3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course emphasizes the energy and nutrient requirements and feeding practices for Prerequisite(s): FCS 150 , FCS 151 , FCS 157 and BIOL 350 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 380Visual Merchandising and Promotion3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) Practical application and skill development of visual merchandising conc Prerequisite(s): FCS 180 , FCS 181 , FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 382Design I: Flat Pattern3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) Students will apply the principles of flat pattern to create styled tops, bottoms, dresses and other garment components. Prerequisite(s): FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 384Historic Costume3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Survey of historic costume from ancient times to present focusing on stylis Prerequisite(s): FCS 180 , FCS 181 , FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 385Design II: Draping3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) Students will utilize draping methods of patternmaking to create basic and styled tops, bottoms, and dresses. Throug Prerequisite(s): FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 , FCS 382 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 398Food and Nutritional Biochemistry3

(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is an introductory course for students in agricultural, animal, food, and n Prerequisite(s): CHEM 106 , CHEM 116 , CHEM 107 , CHEM 117 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 400Contemporary Housing3

Elective 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 15

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 403Family Finance3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is a study of financial planning and budgeting stra

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 408Family Financial Planning Capstone

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This capstone course is designed for students to demonstrate the skills to develop Prerequisite(s): FCS 316 , FCS 317 , FCS 318 , FCS 319 , FCS 406 , FCS 407 .

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 411Family and Consumer Sciences Field Experience3

Elective 3 Credit(s) FCS Cognate 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 15 Total Credit Hours: 120

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 415Materials, Methods and Evaluation II

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course examines the materials, methods and evaluation used in the

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 420Administration of Early Care & Education Programs3

When Offered: S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is an introduction to business administration, organizations, and supervision in diverse early educ

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 421Administrative Policies & Resource Management3

Semester Total: 15

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 422Parent Child Relations3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of parental interactions in the children’s development at ho Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 , FCS 321 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 423Nutrition and Gardening Education for Young Children

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Students will experience an innovative course delivery of the fundamentals of child development, hort

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 428Family Life Education3

Cognate Area Elective 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 12-15 Total Credit Hours: 120 *Note: Students completing six (6) credit hours for the internship ( FCS 429 ) will complete an additional three (3) c

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 430Assessment and Evaluation of Young Children3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) A study of the principles and practices of observing, recording and analyzing behavior and developm Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 , FCS 321 , and FCS 334 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 431Emotional and Social Development for Young Children3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course emphasizes the promotion of nurturing and responsive environments and practices related t Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 430 (co-requisite).

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 432Cultural Responsive Perspectives for Children and Families3

Requirements for Minor: a.Students must obtain a “C” or higher in courses used toward the minor. b.At least one-half (9 credit hours) of the minor credits must be taken at North Carolina A & T State University. c.Students must complete at least 24 hours of academic credits before declaring a minor and must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5. Students working on a bachelor’sdegree have the option to enr d.Students must complete FCS 260 as a prerequisite for FCS 322, FCS 331, and FCS 422. e.Students must complete FCS 321 as a prerequisite for FCS 422. f. A minor in this content area requires a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours not included in the baccalaureate degree plan of study at the 200-level or above. Child Development and Family Studies Minor Students who complete a Minor in Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS) develop knowledge and understanding of children, families, and communities. Acquiring such knowledge is essential to th ​​​​​​​ Requirements for Minor: a.Students must obtain a “C” or higher in courses used toward the minor. b.At least one-half (9 credit hours) of the minor credits must be taken at North Carolina A & T State University. c.Students must complete at least 24 hours of academic credits before declaring a minor and must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5. Students working on a bachelor’sdegree have the option to enr d.Students must complete FCS 260 as a prerequisite for FCS 322, FCS 331, and FCS 422. e.Students must complete FCS 321 as a prerequisite for FCS 422. f. A minor in this content area requires a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours not included in the baccalaureate degree plan of study at the 200-level or above.

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 433Professional Development and Leadership in Early Childhood3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course provides students with an overview of the characteristics, qualities, knowledge Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 334 , SPCH 250 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 434Applied Field Based Experiences in Early Education Studies

When Offered: F, S, SS (variable) Credit(s) This course will provide the student with the opportunity to engage in real applied experie Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor.

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 439Approaches to Developmental and Culturally Appropriate Curriculum3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course provides a review of early childhood curricula as it relates to developmental learning pattern Prerequisite(s): FCS 260 , FCS 321 , FCS 334 , FCS 430 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 440Food Microbiology and Biotechnology3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) A survey of selected topics in food microbiology and the impact of biotechnology on Prerequisite(s): FCS 245 , BIOL 220 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 441Food Product Development3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course provides experience in the development and testing of ne Prerequisite(s): FCS 347 , FCS 345 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 442Sensory Evaluation of Foods3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is a study of the color, texture, aroma and flav Prerequisite(s): FCS 157 , FCS 245 , MATH 224 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 444Food Laws Regulations

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course covers federal and state laws and regulations affecti Prerequisite(s): FCS 157 .

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 445Food Preservation3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of current methods of preserving f Prerequisite(s): FCS 245 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 446Special Problems in Family and Consumer Sciences3

(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to provide an opportunity for in depth study of a speci

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 448Animal Food Products3
Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 450Nutrition Assessment3
Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 451Nutrition and Prevention of Chronic Diseases3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course examines the importance of diet modification in the managem Prerequisite(s): BIOL 350 , FCS 359 , FCS 352 and senior standing.

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 452Medical Nutritional Therapy I

When Offered: F, S, SS 4 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skil Prerequisite(s): FCS 359 .

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 453Medical Nutritional Therapy II

When Offered: F, S, SS 4 Credit(s) 4 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is a study of the principles of nutritional sciences in the treatment an Prerequisite(s): FCS 452 .

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 455Cultural Aspects of Food2

When Offered: F, S, SS 2 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) A study of the influence of cultural and socioeconomic facto Prerequisite(s): FCS 157 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 456Nutrition Education3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course covers the philosophy, principles, methods and materials involved in n Prerequisite(s): FCS 359 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 457Advanced Nutrition3

Pre-Med BIOL 304 - Pre Med Prep Seminar (formerly BIOL 404) 3 Credit(s) NTR FCS 450 - Nutrition Assessment 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 15

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 458Community Nutrition3

Pre-Med Elective 3 Credit(s) or NTR Elective 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 12 Total Credit Hours: 120

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 459Professional Activity in Dietetics

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The student participates in a temporary period of supervised work experience, which provides an oppor Prerequisite(s): Senior standing (with at least 20 hours in field of Dietetics).

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 460Applied Research in Family & Consumer Sciences3

Elective 3 Credit(s) FCS Cognate 3 Credit(s)

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 461Integrative Approaches to Family and Consumer Sciences (former

Semester Total: 15

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 480CAD for Fashion3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) Students will use industry grade CAD technologies to develop original fashion design concepts. Software will be Prerequisite(s): FCS 180 , FCS 181 , FCS 183 , FCS 281 , FCS 282 , FCS 382 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 481Retail Buying3

Elective 3 Credit(s) Semester Total: 15

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 482Global Sourcing3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course introduces the concept of global sourcing and supply chain managem Prerequisite(s): FCS 180 , and senior standing.

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 483Apparel Product Development and Evaluation3

Semester Total: 15

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 486Professional Development for Fashion Careers3

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Professional development strategies for fashion merchandising and design car Prerequisite(s): FCS 180 , FCS 181 , FCS 281 .

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 487Fashion Internship3

Semester Total: 3

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 492Applied Food Science Seminar (formerly 546)

When Offered: F, S, SS 1 Credit(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) A review and discussion of selected topics and recent adva Prerequisite(s): MATH 224 , Senior standing.

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 498Internship in Food & Nutritional Sciences3

Semester Total: 13 Total Credit Hours: 120 1 CHEM 223 is now a one hour course reducing the Sophomore Year First Sem

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 512Methods of Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is a study of the methods and techniques necessary f Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to Teacher Education Program.

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 548Food Commodity Processing

When Offered: S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course covers characteristics of raw food material, applying princ Prerequisite(s): FCS 245

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 550Administrative Policies and Resources Management

When Offered: F 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to introduce ethical and legal issues, professiona Prerequisite(s): FCS 420 .

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 603Special Problems in Family and Consumer Sciences

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s) 4 Lab Hour(s) Problems in the various areas of Family & Consumer Sciences may be

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 604Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

When Offered: S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Consideration of problems resulting from the impact of social change in the v

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 605Family and Consumer Sciences Study Abroad

When Offered: F, S, SS 6 Credit(s) 0 Lecture Hour(s) 12 Lab Hour(s) This is a course designed to provide opportunity for students and specialists to study historic

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 608Teaching Adult and Youth in Out-of-School Groups

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 0 Lecture Hour(s) 6 Lab Hour(s) The design and development of informal educational programs for youth an

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 611Child Development: Prenatal to Middle Childhood

When Offered: F, S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course will focus on the advanced study of the child’s cognitive, social-emo

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 613Substance Abuse

When Offered: SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Alcoholism and drugs, as well as their inherent effects upon the family and societ

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 618Food Technology Seminar1

(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) A review and discussion of selected topics and recent adva Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.

Subject
FCS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 620Didactic Instruction for Breastfeeding I

When Offered: F 4 Credit(s) 4 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The course is structured to provide supervised breastfeeding support education in the context of

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 621Clinical Approach to Breastfeeding I

When Offered: F 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The course is structured to provide supervised breastfeeding support in a clinical setting. S

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 622Cultural Diversity and Communication in Healthcare I

When Offered: F 2 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The course is structured to develop culturally competent clinicians and also pro

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 623Didactic Instruction for Breastfeeding II

When Offered: S 4 Credit(s) 4 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The course is structured to provide supervised breastfeeding support education in the context of clinical lactation services. Students receive cultu

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 624Clinical Approach to Breastfeeding II

When Offered: S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) The course is structured to provide supervised breastfeeding support in a clinical setting. Students re

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 625Cultural Diversity and Communication in Healthcare II

When Offered: S 2 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course will allow students to become self-aware of their own biases and assist them with learning h

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 629Applied Principles of Infant/Toddler Curriculum

When Offered: F, S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed to link child development theories, assessment, and classroom practices for infant, toddlers, and young children, bi

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 635Introduction to Research Methods in Food and Nutrition

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 0 Lecture Hour(s) 6 Lab Hour(s) This course provides laboratory experiences in the use of methods applicabl Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 637Special Problems in Food and Nutrition

When Offered: S 3 Credit(s) 0 Lecture Hour(s) 6 Lab Hour(s) This course provides independent study/research in the areas of Food and Nutri Prerequisite(s): Junior, senior, graduate standing, and consent of instructor.

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 639Applied Principles of Preschool/Kindergarten Curriculum

When Offered: F 3 Credit(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s) 2 Lab Hour(s) This course involves the study of basic principles, materials, and evaluation measures underlying acting leading

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 640Geriatric Nutrition

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Multi-disciplinary approaches to geriatric foods, nutrition and health prob Prerequisite(s): FCS 157 .

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 641Food Protection and Defense

When Offered: F, S, SS 4 Credit(s) 4 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course covers foundational and advanced concepts and pol Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 645Risk Assessment in the Food Industry

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of the quantitative impact of foodborne path Prerequisite(s): FCS 641 .

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 650International Nutrition

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is a study of an ecological approach to the hunger and malnutrition in technolog

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 655Observation and Student Teaching in Early Education and Family Studies (B-12)

When Offered: F, S, SS 9 Credit(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s) 16 Lab Hour(s) The application and practice of methods, techniques, and materials of instruction in a real classroom situation un

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 659Fundamentals of Emergent Literacy

When Offered: F, S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course explores current research, theory, strategies and resources that enable students to acquire theoretical and practical kno Prerequisite(s): FCS 611

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 664Occupational Exploration in Middle Grades

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is designed for persons who teach or plan to teach middle grades occupational exploration in t

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 665Occupational Exploration in the Middle Grade Family and Consumer Sciences

When Offered: F, S, SS 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) Emphasis is placed on curriculum, methods and techniques of teaching and resources and facilities for

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 681Curriculum Instructional Planning and Assessment

When Offered: F, S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course addresses the need for planning programs in education. The course cov Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 682Advanced Interior Design

When Offered: F, S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course will address the current aspects of interior design. Topics to be covered include certification laws, fire-s Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor.

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu
FCS 683Consumer Behavior in Fashion

When Offered: F, S 3 Credit(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s) 0 Lab Hour(s) This course is the study of how the consumer’s world is influenced by the actions of fashion marketers and how fashion Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.

Subject
FCS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ncat.edu

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