FACS 52 CONSUMER AWARENESS: BUSINESS AND PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES
2 units • LG-C/NC • Two hours lecture
This course is a survey of the development of the consumer movement, exploration of personal consumer styles and buying behavior, customer service concerns, specific approaches for lodging complaints, identification of resources and consumer protection services.
Credit transferable: CSU
FACS 56 LIFE MANAGEMENT
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
Skills to effectively manage and balance personal, family and work life including decision making, goal setting, conflict management, resource management, techniques for improving self-understanding and interpersonal relationships.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 10 and 55
Credit transferable: CSU
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area E; MPC, Area E
FACS 161 FAMILY DEVELOPMENT AND WORKER SELF-EMPOWERMENT
1.5 units • LG-C/NC • Total hours: Twenty-four hours lecture; six hours lab by arrangement
This course is part of the Family Development Certificate of Completion program focusing on empowerment skills for family workers. The emphasis is on moving Human Services away from crisis-oriented, fragmented services toward a family strength-based approach. This course focuses on family development as a sustainable route to selfreliance. It also focuses on worker self-empowerment and personal growth.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 10 and 55
FACS 163 BUILDING MUTUALLY RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES: COMMUNICATION WITH SKILL AND HEART
1.5 units • LG-C/NC • Total hours: twenty-four hours lecture; six hours lab by arrangement
This course is part of the Family Development Certificate of Completion program focusing on empowerment skills for family workers. The emphasis is on moving Human Services away from crisis-oriented, fragmented services toward a family strength-based approach. This course focuses on building mutually respectful relationships with families and the communication skills necessary to make relationships work effectively.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 10 and 55
FACS 165 CULTURAL COMPETENCE
1 unit • LG-C/NC • Total hours: Sixteen hours lecture; three hours lab by arrangement
This course is part of the Family Development Certificate of Completion program focusing on empowerment skills for family workers. The emphasis is on moving Human Services away from crisis-oriented, fragmented services toward a family strength-based approach. This course focuses on understanding cultures, barriers to working effectively with diversity and expanding multicultural competence.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 10 and 55
FACS 167 ONGOING ASSESSMENT AND HOME VISITING
1.5 units • LG-C/NC • Total hours: Twenty-four hours lecture; six hours lab by arrangement
This course is part of the Family Development Certificate of Completion program focusing on empowerment skills for family workers. The emphasis is on moving Human Services away from crisis-oriented, fragmented services toward a family strength-based approach. This course focuses on principles of empowerment-based assessment and a family development approach to home visiting.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 10 and 55
FACS 169 SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR FAMILIES
1 unit • LG-C/NC • Total hours: Sixteen hours lecture; three hours lab by arrangement
This course is part of the Family Development Certificate of Completion program focusing on empowerment skills for family workers. The emphasis is on moving Human Services away from crisis-oriented, fragmented services toward a family strength-based approach. This course focuses on identifying special needs and making appropriate referrals to promote a family’s goals for self-reliance.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 10 and 55
FACS 171 FACILITATION SKILLS AND COLLABORATION
1 unit • LG-C/NC • Total hours: Sixteen hours lecture; three hours lab by arrangement
This course is part of the Family Development Certificate of Completion program focusing on empowerment skills for family workers. The emphasis is on moving Human Services away from crisis-oriented, fragmented services toward a family strength-based approach. This course focuses on facilitating family conferences, support groups and community meetings as well as collaboration skills.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 10 and 55
FACS 173 PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT AND SKILLS APPLICATION
1 unit • LG-C/NC • One-half hour lecture; one and one-half hours lab
This course is part of the Family Development Certificate of Completion program focusing on empowerment skills for family workers. The emphasis is on moving Human Services systems away from crisisoriented, fragmented services toward a family strength-based approach. A portfolio of work demonstrating achievement of outcomes will be compiled. Fieldwork with families is included in the course.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 10 and 55