The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at New Mexico State University can provide the undergraduate or graduate education you need for challenging careers in these fields. All programs in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences prepare graduates for the challenges of improving people's lives.
Students can pursue a program of study in one of several areas or earn a minor in selected fields.
CTFM majors prepare for the fashion industry with courses in business administration, accounting, marketing, management, consumer science, and other disciplines. NMSU's unique location allows market studies in major fashion centers such as the California Apparel Mart in Los Angeles, the Apparel Mart in Dallas, and the Merchandise Mart in Denver. The underlying assumption of this profession is that the family is the most basic unit in society. The more effective the family in meeting the needs and goals of its members, the more society benefits from content, well-adapted, productive citizens. FCSE graduates teach in junior and senior high schools, community colleges, and the extension service, as well as promote and manage businesses.