Human Development, Consumer and Family Sciences

Consumer Affairs

Graduates from this program may be involved in analyzing business and consumer trends, identifying and reporting individual and family concerns, designing public relations/marketing strategies, identifying needs for new products, promoting products, or planning meetings and conventions. Course work includes classes in consumer affairs, and a focus emphasis in family and consumer business, journalism, communication or other areas to match students’ career goals. A ten-week internship practicum experience is required during the senior year.

Career Options

• Consumer protection investigator

• Customer service director

• Public relations director

• Chamber of commerce marketing director

• Non-profit organization area supervisor

• Meetings and operations coordinator

• Credit manager

• Sales and marketing administrator

• Extension educator

• Mortgage loan processor

• Software support specialist

• Grocery store manager

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