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Associate of Science Degree in Human Sciences

 

Human Sciences Courses: 

 

HECO 1201. INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SCIENCES. (2:1:2) This course is an introduction to the study of the field of Human Science through a study of its history, development and career options. The course is designed to assist the student to make adequate personal and social adjustments, recognize and develop aptitudes, interests, and skills for success, select attainable goals, and become acquainted with college policies, regulations, and curricula. This course is required of Human Science majors who are entering freshmen or transfers who made unsatisfactory progress at the last college attended.

HECO 1322. PERSONAL NUTRITION. (3:3:1) This course is a study and application of basic nutrition and fitness concepts. Practical experiences are provided through laboratory time including: computer analysis of individual nutritional status, evaluated through blood analysis, and in-depth fitness evaluation. Basic food preparation is experienced during food preparation labs.

HECO 1410. SCIENCE OF NUTRITION. (4:3:3) Study of the nutrients found in foods and utilization of those nutrients by the body. Designed to convey the basic principles of nutritional science. This course meets requirements as a natural science lab course.

HECO 2312. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONSHIPS. (3:3:0) Survey of human development, adjustments throughout the life span, patterns of human relationships, and decision making.

 

Possible Degrees in Human Sciences:

 

Apparel Design & Manufacturing

 

Early Childhood

 

Family and Consumer Sciences with teacher certification

 

Food and Nutrition - Pre-Professional

 

Food and Nutrition - Dietetics

 

Food and Nutrition with teacher certification

 

Human Development and Family Studies

 

Human Development and Family Studies with teacher certification

 

Interior Design

 

Personal Financial Planning

 

Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Management

 

Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Management with teacher certification

 

Retailing

 

 

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