2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Department of Human Development and Environmental Studies

College of Health and Human Services

Credit designation below each title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) credits per semester.

CNSV 101 Personal and Family Management

3c-0l-3cr

Management as a system and its relationship to individuals and families. Formulation of goals, values, and standards; use of decision-making process; utilization of resources.

CNSV 281 Special Topics

var-1-3cr

Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content

Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.

CNSV 299 Cooperative Education I

0sh

Combines theory with practical application through job-related experiences. Consumer services majors are actively employed in business, industry, and a variety of organizations and agencies with a work focus which relates to their academic training and career objectives. First of two alternating work experiences required.

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CNSV 315 Consumer Economics and Family Finance

3c-0l-3cr

Economic, sociological, and psychological principles are applied to family money management problems. Information needed to manage finances effectively and to become a rational consumer is presented.

CNSV 413 Problems in Consumer Economics

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisite: CNSV 315 or Economics

Problems of consumer-seller relationships studied with an emphasis given to effects of current economic and social forces. Governmental and private protection agencies which aid the consumer are reviewed. Individual investigations required.

CNSV 416 Problems in Family Finance

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisite: CNSV 315

In-depth theories and principles in personal and family finance and the rights and responsibilities of consumers are emphasized. Opportunities are provided to explore specific areas of interest.

CNSV 433 Study Tour

var-1-6cr

Prerequisite: Upper-level standing

An opportunity is provided to visit business establishments and cultural centers concerned with household equipment, furnishings, textiles, clothing, and housing in America as well as abroad. Museums, factories, designers’ showrooms, distribution centers, stores, cultural events, and seminars are included. May be repeated for a total of 6cr. (Cross-listed as FSMR/INDS 433)

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CNSV 481 Special Topics

var-1-3cr

Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content

Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.

CNSV 482 Independent Study

var-1-3cr

Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost’s Office

Particular consumer considerations are independently investigated in the area of housing, home equipment, interior design, clothing, and textiles or in the management of resources. Course may be repeated for a total of 3cr. Students meet with a faculty member at least 5 hours per credit.

CNSV 493 Internship

var-1-12cr

Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and department chairperson; upper-level standing

A practical experience related to the student’s major area of study with objectives, supervised experience, and evaluation. Course may be repeated for a total of 12cr.

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