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.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 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 110 and 155
Credit transferable: CSU General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area E; MPC, Area E1
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 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 110 and 155
FACS 165 CULTURAL COMPETENCE
1 unit • LG-C/NC • Total hours: Sixteen hours lecture; three hours lab by arrangement
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 110 and 155