FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
The Child, Family and Consumer Sciences Department offers several choices within the Family and Consumer Sciences Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Family Science - Courses focus on individual and family development through the life cycle with analysis of the forces affecting personal and family development and relationships. Career possibilities include: Certified Family Life Educator; parent educator, family life educator in private, non-profit, government, or business setting; coordinator for public policy issues affecting children and families; research facilitator for projects focusing on children, adolescents, and families; supervisor of curriculum and resource development in family life education; bereavement counselor; consultant to work with military families, and working in a ministry setting.
Fashion Merchandising - Courses focus on the many facets of the apparel industry, display techniques, social and psychological aspects of clothing, clothing construction, and fashion analysis, as well as practical application through working in the industry. Career opportunities include: buyers, merchandisers, store managers, product developers, and fashion consultants.
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