What Can I Do with a Major in…

Family and Consumer Sciences

A degree in family and consumer science prepares a graduate for versatile career opportunities. Home economists and consumer scientists work for various organizations to promote wellness and improved living, as well as teaching people better coping skills for the stresses they will face. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to family and consumer science majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Activities Director
Buyer
Chef
Child Care Worker
Child Development Supervisor
Child Welfare Case Worker
Clothing Designer
Counselor
Day Care Director
Department Manager
Dietitian
Dressmaker
Economist
Executive Housekeeper
Fashion Designer
Fashion Merchandiser
Food and Drug Inspector
Food Service Director
Freelance Decorator
Home Health Aide
Hotel/Motel Manager
Interior Decorator
Kindergarten Aide
Manager
Market Researcher
Nutritionist
Restaurant Manager
Production Manager
Public Health Specialist
Public Relations Specialist
Purchasing Agent
Real Estate Agent
Rehabilitation Counselor
Sales Manager
Social Service Aide
Social Worker
Tailor
Teacher

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

Career Opportunities in Education (OCC EDU 4)
Career Opportunities in the Fashion Industry (OCC 80)
Career Opportunities in the Food and Beverage Industry (OCC 88.1)
Careers for Fashion Plates & Other Trendsetters (OCC PT 18)
Careers in Child Care (OCC 34.8)
Careers in Focus: Family and Consumer Sciences (OCC 78)
Careers in Focus:  Fashion (OCC 80.5)
Careers in Focus: Geriatric Care (OCC HEAL 22)
Careers in Focus: Therapists (OCC HEAL 56)
Careers in Social and Rehabilitation Services (OCC 196)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Counseling and Development Careers (OCC 51)
Opportunities in Home Economics Careers (OCC 109)
Opportunities in Interior Design Careers (OCC 118)
Opportunities in Nutrition Careers (OCC HEAL 40)
Opportunities in Social Work Careers (OCC 198)
Opportunities in Property Management Careers (OCC 176)

Websites:

BSU Dept. of Family & Consumer Sciences: http://www.bsu.edu/fcs/ 
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com 
InternshipsUSA.com 
Vault Career Insider
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org