Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences

Telling the story of a college department's historical background, philosophy, mission statement, values and conceptual purpose for educating and developing future generations is a powerful tool for students to gain insight to the environment in which they learn. 

Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences introduces the student to the umbrella field of Family and Consumer Sciences, including a historical background on how the discipline began, exploration of careers in the FCS field, and explanation of the university's mission statement and philosophy. An in-depth chapter explores values, integrity, business ethics, and how all correlate to personal and professional goals. Additionally, this e-text introduces college students to norms of university life, optimal test-taking skills, and etiquette in the higher education classroom. The textbook provides an overview of the field of study, an inward exploration of lifelong goals, and discusses norms of college life for those entering the university environment. 

Inclusive in the textbook are PowerPoint slides for each of the six chapters as well as an extensive exam encompassing all chapters. 

The textbook provides a foundation for those entering the study of Family and Consumer Sciences but can be adapted for other fields to reflect the history, philosophy, and mission statement of any college subject and serve as the bedrock for illuminating the university experience.