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Career Opportunities

Family and Consumer Sciences majors are prepared for professions in a wide variety of settings.

Family and Consumer Sciences High School Teacher- Teachers are in short supply and there is great demand, not only in Texas but nationwide. After obtaining the teacher certificate several types of high school programs can be taught:

• Family and Consumer Sciences semester courses
• Family and Consumer Sciences Career Preparation (FCSCP) and Diversified Career Preparation (DCP)-work based
• Family and Consumer Sciences Pre-Employment

There are three teaching certificate options in Family and Consumer Sciences:

• Family and Consumer Science Composite Teaching Certificate;
• Family and Consumer Science with Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science Teaching Certificate;
• Family and Consumer Science with Human Development and Family Studies Teaching Certificate.

Courses are available on-line through the Family and Consumer Sciences Distance Alliance. The Alliance is a consortium of universities offering content courses on-line. Visit the web site at http://www.fcsalliance.org

Family and Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension - FCS professionals have opportunities for employment in county positions to work with 4-H members, extension clubs and other individuals or groups in the county setting.

Business/Industry - Business related to any area of Family and Consumer Sciences offer opportunity to promote products and services.

Government - Agencies assisting families employ professionals to present programs, problem solve, etc. These are at the local, state, and national level.

Communications - Public relations opportunities are found with business, government and private companies.

Consulting - Individuals who have developed certifications or other qualifications may choose to provide consulting to clients both individual or business.

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