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Family and Consumer SciencesFashion Design and Merchandising Human Development and Family Studies 2515 Campus Road FacultyB. W. K. Yee, PhD (Chair)—Asia and Pacific Islander adult development and aging, women’s health, Southeast Asians, minority career paths Degrees Offered: BS in fashion design and merchandising, minor in merchandising, BS in human development and family studies, MEd in early childhood education in conjunction with the College of Education The Academic ProgramThe Department of Family and Consumer Sciences has been an integral part of the land-grant system and of UH since 1907. The department offers two bachelor of science degree programs: Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) and Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS). The FDM program integrates theoretical and applied knowledge regarding apparel design, consumer textiles, historic costume, apparel production, and apparel marketing and merchandising theory and practice, both domestic and international. The program fosters the development of professionals prepared for management-level positions in business and industry, such as apparel designer, buyer, merchandise manager, sales representative, costume designer, manufacturer, and store owner. An internship providing work experience related to a student’s career interests is required. Majors complete a core of courses in subjects integral to apparel product development careers. HDFS is a Bachelor of Science degree program that provides students with a comprehensive, ecological systems-based program of study in life span development and family resource management. The HDFS curriculum emphasizes the study of child, adolescent, adult development; family development (such as marriage and parenting); family resource management (such as consumer and family economics and family management); community needs; and leadership in human services occupations. The program requires an internship providing work experience related to a student’s career interests. Students are prepared for bachelor-level careers in human and family services, and for graduate training in child and family studies, early childhood education, life span development, family life education, family and consumer sciences, and marriage and family therapy. With supplementary course work, students may pursue graduate training in other social science disciplines such as social work, educational counseling, public health, urban and regional planning (e.g., community development), sociology, psychology, and law. In addition to courses offered in the department, there are professional and honor society organizations. Phi Upsilon Omicron is a national honor society in family and consumer sciences with membership by invitation. Friends of the Family (FOF) provides service and professional experiences for HDFS majors while Innovators of Fashion (IF) does the same for FDM majors. Majors from any discipline are welcome to join FOF and IF. Undergraduate StudyStudents are encouraged to come for initial advising before registering for the first year at UH Manoa or prior to their application for admission as a transfer student. As part of the college program requirements, all FDM and HDFS degree candidates must fulfill one of the following Quantitative Reasoning courses: BUS 250, ICS 141, ICS 241, MATH 100, 112, 140*, 161, 203*, 215*, 241*, 251A*, NREM 203, PHIL 110, 110A, or 111. (Please note that MATH 103, 104, and 135 do not fulfill the quantitative reasoning requirement for FDM and HDFS.) * Math Department’s Precalculus Assessment required. Academic AdvisingFor academic advising, see the contact information in the front section. Academic advisors are available by appointment only, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (except holidays). Appointment website: ctahradv.youcanbook.me. Gilmore Hall, first floor, email: ctahradv@hawaii.edu. Advising website: www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/ugadvising. Career AdvisingFashion Design and Merchandising Human Development and Family Studies Fashion Design and Merchandising ProgramFashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) is a comprehensive undergraduate program whose mission is to prepare students with appropriate knowledge and skills for career positions in apparel and fashion-related industries. Classroom work is enhanced by one of the largest costume collections at a university in the U.S., giving students and faculty a rich source of items to draw upon for their classes and projects. In addition, students have the opportunity to use web-based technologies to supplement classroom activities. Opportunities to study at other universities and to participate in study tours to fashion centers of the world are another plus. A strong foundation for graduate study in apparel and related areas is provided. All FDM majors take a core set of courses that provides them with:
The CurriculumA strong FDM core includes required courses in the fashion industry, textiles, fashion forecasting, historic costume, the social psychology of dress, and apparel construction. The core prepares students for career positions in both creative and business management areas of local and global fashion industries. Upon completing the core requirements, students take classes in 3 of 4 tracks: Design, Merchandising, Cultural, and Textile and Apparel topics. Entrance RequirementsNew students may be admitted directly into the program when they apply to UH Manoa. Students transferring from other colleges within the UH System or from other universities must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be considered for admission to FDM. MinorThe merchandising minor gives students who are not FDM majors the opportunity to gain the required theory and applied skills to understand the merchandising/retailing function and skillfully employ techniques that encourage consumers to interface with products and services locally or internationally. Merchandising/retailing is the largest private employer segment of Hawai‘i’s business community. Minimum GPA of 2.0 needed to be considered. Degree RequirementsA summary of degree requirements is available in Miller 201, (808) 956-8133 or Miller 110, (808) 956-8105. GoalsFrom the core courses required of all FDM majors will develop:
For information on a Bachelor Degree Program Sheet, go to www.manoa.hawaii.edu/ovcaa/programsheets/. Human Development and Family StudiesThe Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) (formerly Family Resources (FAMR) Program) provides students with a comprehensive education in family development and resource management, including course work and study in the areas of family relations, parenting, family economics and resource management, consumer economics, human development, and community leadership and resource development. The curriculum prepares students to work proactively in multicultural settings to enhance the quality of family life, providing students with an understanding of:
Students gain a social systems perspective of how families operate by studying the theoretical and applied literature that addresses the biological, social, cultural, psychological, and economic well-being of individuals and families and the environments in which they live. Students also study the changing functions of the family, the roles of its members, and the community programs and policies that affect the decisions and well-being of families and consumers. HDFS courses provide students with knowledge that they can apply to their personal development and family life. An internship in the student’s area of interest is an integral part of the curriculum. Entrance RequirementsNew students may be admitted directly into the program when they apply to UH Manoa. Students transferring from other colleges/schools within the UH System or from other universities must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be considered for admission to HDFS. Degree RequirementsA summary of degree requirements is available in Krauss Annex 7, (808) 956-6519 or Miller 110, (808) 956-8105. Goals and ObjectivesStudents completing the HDFS degree are expected to achieve the following goals and objectives: Goal 1: Acquire a knowledge base in human development.
Goal 2: Acquire a knowledge base in family science and resource management.
Goal 3: Acquire a knowledge base of the community context in which family functioning and development take place.
Goal 4: Acquire professional skills
Goal 5: Apply knowledge and professional skills to address issues encountered in professional settings.
For information on a Bachelor Degree Program Sheet, go to www.manoa.hawaii.edu/ovcaa/programsheets/. Additional OpportunitiesProvisional Certified Family Life EducatorThe National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) has approved the human development and family studies undergraduate program as meeting the standards and criteria required for the Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation. Fully certified Family Life Educators work in the areas of program development, implementation, evaluation, teaching, training, and research related to individual and family well-being. Among other activities, they conduct workshops in parenting, marital relationships, and resource management, in hospitals, HMOs, clinics, and schools. HDFS graduates who complete the specified courses in ten family life substance areas can apply to NCFR for Provisional Certification. Once a graduate has completed two years of work experience in preventive, educational activities related to family well-being, the graduate can apply for full CFLE certification. HDFS internships, which include documented FLE activities may be used as part of the required work experience. Master of Education in Early Childhood EducationThe Department of Family and Consumer Sciences in the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources and the College of Education Departments of Curriculum Studies and Special Education offer an interdisciplinary program leading to the degree of master of education in early childhood education. MEd in early childhood education requirements are located in the College of Education Departments of Curriculum Studies and Special Education section of this Catalog. FDM CoursesHDFS Courses
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