Family and Community-Social Health Services
Family and Consumer Science – Family and Community/Social Health Services
Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) programs empower students to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse, global, ever-changing society. Students develop skills in decision making, problem solving, managing work and family, communication, technology, leadership, citizenship, and workplace readiness. In addition to supporting and complementing the family’s role, FACS programs offer students the opportunity to select and prepare for related careers Source: TN CTE Website
PATHWAY CONCENTRATION COURSES
BRADLEY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
- FACS
- Child and Lifespan Development
- Nutrition and Foods
- Life Connections
- Family and Parenting
- Introduction to Teaching/Elementary Internship
- Interior Design
WALKER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
- FACS
- Child and Lifespan Development
- Nutrition and Foods
- Life Connections
ASSOCIATED SKILLS
Successful Family and Consumer Science students:
- have good people skills and work well with children.
- are logical, motivated, and organized.
- show empathy and positive attitudes.
- display good computer and presentation skills.
- serve as positive role models.
- are creative with a sense of humor.
- apply academic skills including English, Algebra, and Science.
- POST-SECONDARY
DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, AND CERTIFICATES
Certificate
Colleges
- Cleveland State CC
Associate’s Degree
Colleges
- Cleveland State CC
- Chattanooga State Community College
Bachelor’s Degree
Colleges and Universities
- UT- Chattanooga
- ETSU
- MTSU
- UT-Knoxville
Advance Degree
Colleges and Universities
- UT Knoxville
- ETSU
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INDUSTRIAL CERTIFICATIONS
- American Heart Association CPR Certification
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
FCCLA:
Mission – To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.
CAREERS
- Child Care Center Director
- Entrepreneur
- Marriage Therapist/ Counselor
- Child, Family, School Social Workers
- Probation Officers
- Correction Treatment Specialists
- Elementary Teacher
- Secondary Teacher
- Exceptional/ Special Education Teacher
- Career and Technical Teacher
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher Post-Secondary
- Interior Designer
- Associate Teacher
- County Extension Agent
- Media Specialist
- Floral Designer
- Furnishing and Equipment Sales Manger
- Dietician and Nutritionist
- Food Scientist
- Health Inspector
- Mental Health Counselors
- Set Designer/Buyer
- Fashion Designer/Buyer/Mechandiser
- Caterer
- Event Planner
- Food Chemist/ Food Inspector
- Consumer Advocate
- Personal Shopper
- Substance and Behavioral Counselor
- Tailor/ Dressmaker/ Custom Seamstress
- Religious Services
WHERE IS IT OFFERED?
Bradley Central High School
Walker Valley High School