HUMAN ECOLOGY (HEC)

Courses in the School of Human Ecology are also listed under: Family and Child Studies, Food and Nutrition, and Merchandising and Consumer Studies.

127: Orientation. 0-1-1 Introduction to roles and responsibilities of College students as preparation for professional careers.

267: Practica in Human Ecology. 1-3 hours credit (3). (Pass/Fail). Preq., Consent of director of practica. Structured experiences in specialized areas of human ecology. Application required.

327: Professional Communication and Media Planning in Human Ecology. 6-1-3. Preq., SPCH 110 or consent of instructor. Application of oral and written communication techniques and skills in promotion of products and services for a variety of publics.

398: Seminar in Human Ecology. 0-1-1. A study of the diverse field of human ecology, including historical perspective, theoretical framework, career opportunities, and current and future trends.

405: Family and Consumer Sciences Methods. 0-3-3. An understanding of the family and consumer sciences education programs with emphasis on philosophy, principles and methods of teaching in home economics areas.

406: Special Problems in Human Ecology. 1-3 hours credit (12). Special offerings selected by student with approval of adviser. May be repeated for credit with Dean's permission. (G)

415: Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences Student Teaching. 0-1-1. Coreq., EDUC 416. Investigation, analysis, and discussion of current problems, philosophy, and trends in home economics education.

457: Issues in Professional Employment. 0-1-1. Preparation to assume professional roles in the field of human ecology. Designed to be taken one or two quarters prior to graduation.

467: Professional Practica in Human Ecology. 1-3 hours credit (6). (Pass/Fail). Preq., consent of instructor or director of practica. Structured experiences in specialized areas of human ecology. Application required.

477: Practica/Internship/Cooperative Education in Human Ecology. 1-6 hours credit (9). (Pass/Fail). On site, supervised, structured work experiences located within a 100-mile radius of Ruston. Application and supervision fee required.

478: Practica/Internship/Cooperative Education in Human Ecology. 1-6 hours credit (9). (Pass/Fail). On site, supervised, structured work experiences located within 101-200 mile radius of Ruston. Application and program fee required.

479: Practica/Internship/Cooperative Education in Human Ecology. 1-6 hours credit (9). (Pass/Fail). On site, supervised, structured work experiences located beyond a 201-mile radius of Ruston. Application and program fee required.

504: Methodology in Human Ecology Research. 0-3-3. Techniques and principles of design for experimental and educational research.

505: Family, Consumer Sciences, and Early Childhood Education Supervision. 0-3-3. The value of supervision with emphasis on responsibilities and techniques desirable for effective working relationships with student teachers.

506: Special Problems in Human Ecology. 1-3 hours credit (12). Multi-quarter project Preq. or Coreq., HEC 504 or Statistics. Directed study of adviser approved topics. May be repeated for credit with Dean's permission.

507: Graduate Seminar. 0-1-1 (3). Seminar designed to increase effectiveness of professional written and oral communications, as well as increase knowledge of research.

515: Applied and Natural Sciences Teaching Practicum. 10-1-3. Principles and techniques in teaching a specific area of applied and natural sciences at the post secondary level. Students work with faculty and undergraduate courses in area of specialty. Application required.

546: Microcomputer Applications in Professional Practice. 0-3-3. Preq., one graduate-level statistics course, and M&CS 246 or satisfactory score on computer competency exam. Use of software programs in professional and research settings.

551: Research and Thesis. 3 hours credit or multiples thereof. Maximum credit is 6 hours. Preq. or Coreq., HEC 504 and Statistics.

567: Advanced Practice in Human Ecology. 15-0-3. Preq., graduate student in Human Ecology. Advanced practice experiences enabling students to apply theory in practice settings.