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Family and Consumer Sciences

Human Services/Food and Dietetics (Family and Consumer Sciences)

Instructor: Danita Lindsey

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Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) is the comprehensive body of skills, research, and knowledge that helps people make informed decisions about their well being, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life. Soft skills are also an intrical part of the curriculum. The field represents many areas, including human development, personal and family finance, housing and interior design, food science, nutrition, and wellness, fashion, textiles, and apparel, and consumer issues.

 

Course Offerings:  

Freshmen: Family and Consumer Sciences

2nd Year: Family Studies I; Fashion Design
3rd Year: Family Studies II; Food and Nutrition

3rd Year: Life Connections; Senior Project 

 

Career Opportunities:

Social Worker, Elementary/Secondary Teacher, Psychologist, Family Therapist, Dietitian, Chef, Event Planner, Restaurant Owner, Loan Officer, Credit Counselor, Interior Designer, Fashion Designer

 

Earning Potential:

  • Social Worker- $50,000
  • Elementary/Secondary Teacher $50,000
  • Psychologist $73,000
  • Family Therapist $50,000
    Dietitian $58,000
  • Chef $42,000
  • Event Planner $62,000
  • Restaurant Owner $50,000
  • Loan Officer $64,000
  • Credit Counselor $50,000
  • Interior Designer $50,000
  • Fashion Designer $64,000

 

Career Tech Student Organization:  

FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America)

 

Industry Certifications:

ServSafe Manager and Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP)