Kentucky Department of Education

 

Human Services (Family and Consumer Sciences)

Last Updated on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 8:36 AM

Human Services empowers individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society.  Our unique focus is on families, work and their interrelationships.

Career Cluster/Career Majors for Human Services (Family & Consumer Sciences)
A document for this program, defining this cluster area, a list of career majors, sample occupations and possible degrees/diplomas/certificates for this program.

 

Career Pathways in Human Services (Family & Consumer Sciences)
Career Pathways are systemic frameworks for transforming our educational institutions by proactively addressing the needs of students and employers across the learning continuum. 

 

National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education
The National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Second Edition (NASAFACS 2008) continues the proud tradition of providing the framework for national, state, and local programs that prepare students for family life, work life, and careers in Family and Consumer Sciences by empowering individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society.

 

Overview/Program of Studies for Human Services (Family & Consumer Sciences)
A document summarizing this program area, including an overview, list of course titles and descriptions, career majors, model course sequences, etc.

 

Professional Organizations
Links to the state and national teachers organization websites.

 

Skill Standards for Human Services (Family & Consumer Sciences)
A document which provides common language, goals and reference points for employers, students and educators for this program area.

 

Student Organizations
Links to the state and national FCCLA websites.

 

FCCLA integration CTSO activities
The attached documents were developed by the committee on integrating CTSO activities into the curriculum.

For more information contact:

Leslie Slaughter
500 Mero Street, 21st Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-3472 x4224
leslie.slaughter@education.ky.gov
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