Department of Applied Human Sciences
Department website: http://www.wku.edu/ahs
Travis Wilson, Department Chair
Academic Complex 302F
(270) 745-4352
ahs@wku.edu
Faculty
Professor
Darbi J. Haynes-Lawrence PhD (Special Education), Indiana University-Bloomington, 1998
Danita M. Kelley PhD (Nutritional Science), University of Kentucky, 1994
Travis K. Wilson MARCH (Architecture), University of Oklahoma Norman, 1998
Associate Professor
Ann E. Embry PhD (Hospitality Management), Iowa State University, 2017
Karen G. Mason PhD (Nutritional Science), University of Kentucky, 2002
Heather M. Payne-Emerson PhD (Nutritional Science), University of Kentucky, 2010
Qingfang Song PhD (Developmental Psychology), Cornell University, 2016
Adam R. West PhD (Human Development and Family Science), University of Texas at Austin, 2013
Family and Consumer Science Courses
FACS 510 Professional Development Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences 3 Hours
Examines recent developments and trends to enable students to consult and collaborate with other professionals. Provides the foundation for life-long learning and the development of depth and breadth in FACS professions.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
FACS 511 Grant Writing for Child and Family Programs 3 Hours
Introduce and provide students with the background necessary to develop a funding proposal. The grant writing process and how to manage the award will be explored.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
FACS 521 Interior Ergonomics I 3 Hours
Sociological and psychological factors in interior design-separately, in relation to each other, and in relationship to other disciplines.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 522 Interior Ergonomics 3 Hours
Cultural and anthropometric literature related to interior design; interrelationships between culture and anthropometrics.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 531 Cultural Patterns-Dress 3 Hours
In-depth analysis of literature and research to cultural aspects of clothing. Specific cultural emphasis will vary.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 533 Fashion Merchandising 3 Hours
Principles, problems, and practices of curriculum, field experiences, and extended classroom activities related to fashion merchandising.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 535 Textile Analysis 3 Hours
Qualitative and quantitative techniques for physical and chemical analysis of textiles. Planning and conducting textiles analyses and evaluating resulting data.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 536 Seminar in Institutional and Home Environment 3 Hours
Technological, cultural, and educational developments in institutional and home environment. Opportunity to pursue individual interest in specialized areas, e.g., textiles, clothing, merchandising, interior design, housing, foods, home economic education, etc.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 537 Critique and Design of Investigations in Textiles and Clothing 3 Hours
Opportunity to pursue individual interest in specialized areas, e.g., textiles, clothing, merchandising, interior design, housing, foods, nutrition, textiles, home economics education, etc. Critical evaluation of theses and published research.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 540 Infant and Toddler Development and Research 3 Hours
In-depth study of infant and toddler development and theories, integrating and applying current research in relevant areas. Note: Successful completion of an undergraduate child development course required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 541 Home Based Positive Behavioral Supports 3 Hours
Acquaints students with positive behavioral assessment and supports working with parents of typically developing children in home settings. Observation hours required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 542 Stress and Coping in Children 3 Hours
Prepare students to work with children who are facing extreme stress. Factors influencing development of coping skills in children are emphasized. Observation hours required. Note: Successful completion of an undergraduate child development course required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 543 Global Perspectives of Child and Family 3 Hours
Study of similarities and variations of child development, family relations, and parenting among cultures from different regions around the world and in the United States. Note: Successful completion of an undergraduate child development course required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022
FACS 544 Issues in Child Care and Early Education 3 Hours
Comprehensive review and discussion of theory, research, practice, and public policy aspects of child care and early education within their cultural and historic contexts. Observation hours required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 550 Youth and Family Theory and Research 3 Hours
Analysis of theories and research relevant to the development of adolescents and family life. Prepare professionals to work with youth and families in various settings. Field work required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
FACS 551 Community, Child, & Youth Program Development 3 Hours
Basic concepts in planning, conducting, administering, and evaluating community child and youth programs.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
FACS 560 Family Diversity 3 Hours
Examination of the multiple meanings of family. Particular focus includes the history, demographics, and cultural variations of traditionally marginalized groups and relationships.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 561 Adult Development and Aging in the Family 3 Hours
Examination of the development of the adult through the life cycle and aging processes in the context of family and relationships. Particular interest is paid to biological, cognitive, social, and cross-cultural theories of development.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 562 Advanced Family Resource Management 3 Hours
Advanced study and application of consumerism as it relates to families.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 571 Seminar in Family and Consumer Science Education 3 Hours
No course description is available
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 572 Curriculum Development in Family and Consumer Sciences Education 3 Hours
Curriculum trends in family and consumer sciences education and curriculum development in specialized fields of family and consumer sciences.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 573 Evaluation in Family and Consumer Sciences Education 3 Hours
Theory and techniques of evaluation in family and consumer sciences education at different levels. Analysis and refinement of instruments; interpretation of results of self-evaluation; and effective administration of programs.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 574 Supervision in Family and Consumer Sciences Education 3 Hours
Theory, principles, and techniques of preservice and in-service training of teachers in family and consumer sciences. Emphasis on preparation of supervisory materials and evaluation.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 575 Independent Study in Family and Consumer Sciences 3 Hours
Evaluation of family and consumer sciences investigations. Includes planning and completing an individual study of limited scope.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 577 Child Development Theory and Research 3 Hours
Analysis of current theories and research relevant to the development of social-perceptual cognitive, and physical-physiological processes in children.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022
FACS 580 Capstone in Child & Family Studies 3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
A culminating capstone project in child and family studies allowing students to apply understanding, knowledge, and skills learned in their degree program to real life situations. Projects must have theoretical and applied components. Students will choose a community-based site to complete the project in conjunction with and also work with a faculty supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
FACS 582 Sensory Evaluations and Qualities of Food 3 Hours
Principles and methodologies in sensory evaluations of foods; collection, analysis, and presentation of sensory data; focuses on determinants of quality in foods.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 585 Nutrition for the Elderly 3 Hours
Analysis of literature and research related to nutritional problems of the elderly; analysis of resources that assist them with their specific problems. (Lecture, field trips, and lab)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 598 Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences 1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
No course description is available.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor
Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2021; spring 2021; spring 2023; fall 2023
FACS 599 Thesis Research/Writing 1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Thesis research and writing directed by faculty committee.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
FACS 600 Maintaining Matriculation 1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Continued enrollment for thesis completion.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
Gerontology Courses
GERO 501 Perspectives in Aging 3 Hours
Overview of the fundamental theories, issues and concepts in gerontology. Includes individual and societal aging; and disciplinary perspectives of adaptations and changes to aging.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022
GERO 503 Policy Foundations of Aging Services 3 Hours
Provides students with knowledge of the policy process and the politics of aging. Focuses on aging policy development and analysis by offering insight into relevant aging issues.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
GERO 505 Development and Change of Aging Programs 3 Hours
Prepares students to develop gerontology programs and services for diverse aging populations. Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and/or administer services in the field of aging.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
GERO 510 Current Issues in Aging 3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Addresses selected topics in aging presented at an advanced level considered key for gerontology professionals.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
GERO 581 Global Aging 3 Hours
Provides an understanding of international population aging and explores the problems and solutions encountered in different sociocultural contexts for dealing with challenges and opportunities of aging.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
GERO 590 Independent Study in Aging Studies 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
Supervised individual study and/or field-based experience in a topic or area of Gerontology of particular interest to the student.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
Hospitality Management/Dietetics Courses
HMD 583 Foodservice Systems Management 3 Hours
Combined didactic and supervised practice course that focuses on foodservice systems management in a functional setting. Students will utilize analytical and decision-making skills for designing foodservice management systems and for solving management and operational problems at approved training sites.
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; fall 2022; summer 2023
HMD 584 Community Nutrition 3 Hours
Combined didactic and supervised practice course in community nutrition. Special attention is given to the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of programs targeted to populations with high nutritional risk and diverse backgrounds. Note: Permission of instructor required.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023
HMD 586 Medical Nutrition Therapy in Practice 3 Hours
Combined didactic and supervised practice course that focuses on patient care in health care facilities. Assessment and management of nutritional problems encountered in patients in acute and chronic care settings will be emphasized using the nutrition care process.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Dietetic Practice (0451)
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023
HMD 587 Seminar in Concepts and Methods of Dietetic Practice 3 Hours
Capstone seminar including discussions, didactic practice and presentations in the field of dietetics.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Dietetic Practice (0451)
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023