The Consumer Science track requires several courses within the Department of Family and Consumer Science. Courses include Consumer Education, Family Finance, Consumer Law, Family Policy, Family and Personal Resource Management, and Internship. As graduation approaches, students participate in a 150-hour internship. The internship is a 3-hour course which involves active participation by the student in setting up the experience. The student locates a mentor who works in a desirable and appropriate employment position, and obtains permission from the mentor to work as an apprentice for 150 hours.
Internships provide invaluable work experience and sometimes lead to future employment.
There are many exciting internship possibilities, that help the student move towards an appropriate career. Credit Unions Texas Consumer Association County Appraisal Districts Love's Country Store Ford Motor Credit Women's Centers Family and Consumer Science General major Coursework for this track is similar to the Vocational Home Economic Teacher Certification Program, except that students do not earn teacher's certification. Students who major in Family and Consumer Sciences receive a balanced degree program from all areas of the department. Students also take a course in Communication Skills and Techniques that prepares them to work with adult learners in a variety of settings. Approved minors are listed in the SWT catalog.