FACS Course Offerings

With the help of numerous family and consumer science teachers and advocated across New York State, the curriculum resources below pertaining to family and consumer science have been created and may be used to aid in planning and instruction in any family and consumer science program area. These resources are not regulatory and are aimed to be used as guidance only. 

Intermediate Level (Grades 5-8)

• Middle Level Theme and Content Modules

Commencement Level (Grades 9-12)

Core

• Lifespan Studies Core
• Food and Nutrition Core
• Clothing and Textiles Core
• Housing and Environment Core

Human Service and Family Studies

• Child Development and Psychology
• Parenting
• Early Childhood Education
• Adolescent Psychology
• Gerontology
• Careers in Human Services

Foods and Nutrition

• Food Science
• Food Preparation and Nutrition
• Nutrition, Health, and Fitness
• Global and Gourmet Foods
• Commercial Food Program

Textiles and Design

• The Fashion Industry
• Interior Design
• Home Furnishings
• Clothing Production

Cross Cluster

• Independent Living
• Entrepreneurship

FACS Course Resources

• Infusing Visual Arts Into the Career Development and Occupational Studies Learning Standards. A Supplement to Family and Consumer Sciences - Housing and Environment, and Clothing and Textiles Core Courses
• Facilities Guidelines The highly specialized nature of the family and consumer sciences curriculum requires that facilities be appropriately planned and supervised by a certified family and consumer science educator. This publication provides guidelines to help those responsible for space and facilities to direct the planning of safe learning environments that will support and promote the goals of career and technical education as well as the New York State Learning Standards and the National Family & Consumer Science Standards.