I wanted to become a dietitian to help individuals acquire the ability to take control over their own diets, bodies and lives. Three main design career paths typically chosen include residential, facilities, and specialized design centers for personal living environments. Facilities design concentrates on public and work environments and special design focuses on individual design issues such as lighting and furniture. The apparel and textile industry is one of the largest employers in the nation. The field seeks people who have knowledge of the fast-paced fashion world, and who also possess keen business skills.
Graduates are in high demand and have excellent advancement opportunities.
I have learned that clothing is a strong symbol of who we are as a person within our society. In addition to ongoing teacher shortages in some geographical areas, career opportunities in business, industry, and the public sector exist for the graduate with an education degree in family and consumer sciences. Teaching has always appealed to me as a career choice. In high demand because of rapid changes in the life course, careers continue to evolve. We also have archives dating back to 1909 with information related to the family and consumer sciences field and an archivist who can provide research on Tuesdays upon request.