Child Development 2 Semester(s) 1 Credit(s)
This course addresses the practical problems related to: understanding the types of growth and development, recognizing the effects of heredity and environment on human growth and development, understanding the stages of human growth and development, meeting the needs of exceptional children, and promoting optimum growth and development in the infancy, toddler, preschool, middle childhood, adolescent, and adulthood stages. It offers opportunities to observe children and work with children in a simulated child care playschool. "This course is part of the Discover College Child Development Program of Study." "Leadership development will be provided through FCCLA. Students will receive personal guidance and counseling with preparatory instructional program selection."

RELATIONSHIPS 1 Semester(s) 0.5 Credit(s)
This course addresses positive parenting and family life skills and positive strategies in achieving and maintaining mental and emotional wellness. Family life education comprises a portion of this course, including dating and married relationship. Preparation for and the achievement of a successful marriage are emphasized. This course is a good elective for students interested in social service occupations. "Leadership development will be provided through FCCLA. Students will receive personal guidance and counseling with preparatory instructional program selection."

PARENTHOOD EDUCATION 1 Semester(s) 0.5 Credit(s)
This course addresses competency needed in preparation for parenthood. It involves the study of human reproduction, prenatal development, postpartum care, care of the baby and infant, managing the responsibilities of parenting as well as changes in the family’s life-style, and the prevention of family violence. This course is a good elective for pupils interested in careers in health and social services occupations. "Leadership development will be provided through FCCLA. Students will receive personal guidance and counseling with preparatory instructional program selection."

CREATIVE FOODS 1 Semester(s) 0.5 Credit(s)
"This course addresses practical problems related to food provision, nutrition, preparation skills, and awareness of careers in nutrition and food service. Activities include planning, preparing and serving various foods and may include making and decorating cakes and various candies." "Leadership development will be provided through FCCLA. Students will receive personal guidance and counseling with preparatory instructional program selection."

CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 1 Semester(s) 0.5 Credit(s)
This class provides hands-on experience for students who are interested in learning to sew or advance their sewing skills. Pupils develop an understanding of textile fabrics, principles of clothing design and clothing labeling as well as constructing a minimum of two projects. This course may serve as a supplemental course to students pursuing a marketing education career in Fashion Design. "Leadership development will be provided through FCCLA. Students will receive personal guidance and counseling with preparatory instructional program selection."