Careers
FCS is known as “the people profession” because it is rooted in aspects that keep families—and communities strong. Good nutrition, sound business practices, creating environments that support the activities that will take place within them, developing fashion that fits the situation at hand, establishing and maintaining healthy family dynamics, and education that teaches our children how to navigate the world—and life.
Students explore the relationships among people and their environments. They also examine the impact of physical, biological, and social factors on human behavior and development. These frames of mind, and the education that a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences brings, can lead to careers such as
- Fashion designer
- Fashion merchandiser
- Interior Designer
- Lighting designer
- Consumer advocate or activist
- Family or youth advocate
- Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Nutritionist
- Food scientist
Pursuing graduate education can lead to becoming a
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Food Science Researcher
- Consumer Affairs Professional
- Professor/Researcher
- Lighting specialist