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Family and Consumer Science Courses 

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