Santa Ana College: Degrees and Certificates for 2006-2007
Family and Consumer Studies/
Home Economics Degree (SAC 0545)
The associate degree curriculum in home economics prepares
students to transfer into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a
baccalaureate degree. The educational background in art, science and consumer
affairs prepares the home economist for a wide variety of career opportunities
in business, industry, education and government. Areas of emphasis include
fashion merchandising, interior design, secondary education, early childhood education,
food in business and industry, consumer services and textiles and clothing.
Major requirements for the associate in arts degree:
| Course | Units |
| Family & Consumer Studies 120, Life Management | 3 |
| Fashion Design Merchandising 103, Fashion Selection | 3 |
| Fashion Design Merchandising 104, Textiles | 3 |
| Fashion Design Merchandising 105A, Beginning Sewing | |
| OR | 3 |
| Fashion Design Merchandising 105B, Intermediate Sewing | |
| Nutrition & Food 115, Nutrition | 3 |
| Nutrition & Food 116, Principles of Food Preparation | 3 |
| Human Development 107, Child Growth & Development | 3 |
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TOTAL | 21 |
Recommended electives: Chemistry 219; Economics 120, 121;
English 101 or 101H; Nutrition and Food 110; Psychology 100 or 100H; Sociology
100 or 100H.
Students interested in pursuing a career in home
economics at California State University, Long Beach or California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona should take the lower division major requirements
as shown above for the Associate in Arts degree. To verify current general
education support courses, check with the division counselor and the transfer
school.
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