Family and Consumer Science Technology

Career Outlook and Opportunities
    The two-year career-technology program is designed to prepare the student for immediate employment upon graduation from Abraham Baldwin in one of the following options:
     Fashion Merchandising
     Interior Design
     Child and Family Services
    

Representative Careers
Interior Design:
Decorator for furniture stores
Owner/Manager of furniture/ craft store

Child and Family Services:
Teacher in nursing and pre-school programs
Community agencies caseworker
Owner/Manager of day care center

Fashion Merchandising:
Buyer for large chain
Owner/Manager of fashion boutique
Owner of bridal shop
Window Display Coordinator
Fashion Coordinator

 

Educational Program
     The career-technology program includes general education courses, and courses related to a particular major and an internship experience.
 The Family and Consumer Science Career-Technology student must decide as soon as possible which of the four options to pursue.  Many courses are offered every other year.   Consultation with the student advisor is recommended.
 Class size for these courses is relatively small which enables professors to give students individual attention.
 All freshman and transfer students entering the Family and Consumer Science Program are enrolled in FCS 100, Career Exploration, in order to develop an understanding of the professional opportunities in the field.
 Students are strongly encouraged to join the Family and Consumer Science Club which allows the students to interact with professionals in Family and Consumer Science.

A detailed listing of the courses required for these majors can be found in the ABAC catalog.