Family & Consumer Science Department
Department Description
Mastering essential life skills is key to a balanced, successful future. The Family & Consumer Science Department at Hunterdon Central offers engaging, hands-on courses that bring these skills to life, from child development to culinary arts to budgeting and nutrition. Our curriculum is designed to be relevant to every student, providing practical experience and education across a wide range of life skills that prepare students to thrive at home, in their careers, and in their communities. Join us to build confidence, independence, and a foundation for lifelong success! Through engaging labs and projects, students gain important knowledge in critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and planning for their future.
Department Curriculum
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Graduation Requirement
Courses in the Family & Consumer Sciences department can be taken to satisfy the graduation requirements of at least 12.5 credits of Electives, or at least 5 credits for 21st Century Life and Careers or Career Technical Education (#600, #800 and #900 courses).
Program of Studies - Family & Consumer Science
These courses may be used to satisfy the 21st Century Life and Careers or Career Technical Education graduation requirements. Please note: Prerequisite requirements for all courses are listed in the course descriptions. Please read these carefully to ensure that all prerequisite courses have been taken before selecting a course.
View the video below as Supervisor Rebecca Lucas provides an overview of the courses offered in this department.
Family & Consumer Science Course Descriptions
- #863 — CHILD DEVELOPMENT — 5 CREDITS
- #874 — EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION — 5 CREDITS
- #884 — INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION - TOMORROW’S TEACHERS — 5 CREDITS
- #876 — INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY ARTS — 2.5 CREDITS
- #861 — FOODS FOR FITNESS — 2.5 CREDITS
- #878 — TEAM GOOD EATS — 2.5 CREDITS
- #875 — GLOBAL CUISINE — 2.5 CREDITS
- #862 — SEWING CONCEPTS — 2.5 CREDITS
- #864 — INTERIOR DESIGN — 2.5 CREDITS
- #865 — FASHION MERCHANDISING — 2.5 CREDITS
- #868 — FASHION & CREATIVE DESIGN — 2.5 CREDITS
#863 — CHILD DEVELOPMENT — 5 CREDITS
#874 — EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION — 5 CREDITS
#884 — INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION - TOMORROW’S TEACHERS — 5 CREDITS
#876 — INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY ARTS — 2.5 CREDITS
#861 — FOODS FOR FITNESS — 2.5 CREDITS
#878 — TEAM GOOD EATS — 2.5 CREDITS
#875 — GLOBAL CUISINE — 2.5 CREDITS
#862 — SEWING CONCEPTS — 2.5 CREDITS
#864 — INTERIOR DESIGN — 2.5 CREDITS
#865 — FASHION MERCHANDISING — 2.5 CREDITS
#868 — FASHION & CREATIVE DESIGN — 2.5 CREDITS
Supervisor
Department Faculty
Little Devils Preschool
Hunterdon Central's Family & Consumer Science Department offers a Preschool Program for community children ages 3-4. Click here to learn more and/or apply.