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Family & Consumer Science Department

Department Description

Experience and education in a variety of life skills is an essential component of a balanced life. It is the role of the Family & Consumer Science Department to offer courses that provide this experience and education, across a spectrum of family and consumer areas, in a manner that is relevant to every student at Hunterdon Central.

In order to be effective and meaningful, it is essential that family and consumer education be based on research and technology, as well as being relevant to the home and community life of students.

At Hunterdon Central, practical laboratory experiences are incorporated into all courses. Critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, career planning, and workplace readiness skills are also integral parts of each course.

Courses are open to all students; every effort is made to provide education in each area of family and consumer living.


Department Curriculum

Click here to access the curriculum documents.


Graduation Requirement

Courses in the Family & Consumer Sciences department can be taken to satisfy the graduation requirements of 2.5 credits for Financial Literacy, 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.

Click to view a video of Mrs. Lucas describing courses in the Family & Consumer Science Department:

Family & Consumer Science Course Descriptions

Supervisor

Rebecca Lucas
(908) 284-7147

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.