1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

Consumer Services

Department of Human Development and Environmental Studies
College of Health and Human Services

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

CS 281 Special Topics
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are 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.

CS 315 Consumer Economics and Family Finance
3c-0l-3sh
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.

CS 413 Problems in Consumer Economics
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: CS315 or Economics
Problems of consumer-seller relationships studied with emphasis given to effects of current economic and social forces. Governmental and private protection agencies which aid the consumer are reviewed. Individual investigations required. Fall semester only.

CS 416 Problems in Family Finance
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: CS315
In-depth theories and principles in personal and family finance and the rights and responsibilities of consumers are emphasized. Opportunities are provided for students to explore specific areas of interest. Spring semester only.

CS 421 Senior Seminar
2c-0l-2sh
Prerequisites: Completion of 90 semester hours
Knowledge gained in major and outside concentration courses is applied to individual career goals. Students have the opportunity to pursue related areas not directly covered in previous coursework, with emphasis upon independent research, analytical thinking, and communications skills.

CS 433 Study Tour
var-1-6sh
Prerequisite: Upper-level standing
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. Course may be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours. (This course is cross-listed as FM/ID433.)

CS 481 Special Topics
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are 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.

CS 482 Independent Study
var-1-3sh
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 3 semester hours. Students meet with a faculty member at least 5 hours per semester hour.

CS 493 Internship
var-1-12sh
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and department chairperson; upper-level standing
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 12 semester hours.