The teacher certification program produces a record number of teachers each year. It is the only four-year program in the Gulf State Region and east of Dallas and Austin that meets this standard. Career Potential Child and Family prepares professionals for careers that focus on human development and family, including resource management, the home and its environment. Students seek employment as child life specialists, early childhood interventionists,and administrators of child-care centers, youth centers, preschools and community programs. Fashion Merchandising provides a strong background in merchandising, production, and business management to meet the demands of the apparel industry.
Graduates are readily employable and find upward mobility to be a reality.
General Home Economics provides preparation for careers with business, extension, and service agencies and allows the student to prepare for broad-based employment in the field or to concentrate in an area of interest. Hospitality Administration prepares professionals for careers in the expanding hospitality industry with emphasis in food service and lodging. Areas of employment include hotels, restaurants, tourist facilities, and promotion agencies. Students Professional growth and leadership development are important components of academic preparation. Meetings are conducted monthly and include an educational component such as a guest speaker in the field, a product line representative, an educational video, or tour.