Our FCS Extension Graduates Are...
Knowledgeable Professionals who demonstrate proficiency in nutrition, child development, interior design, hospitality, apparel construction, family services, and resource management.
Life-long Learners who understand the tools of inquiry used in research methods and the key elements of effective grant writing.
Relationship Builders who design curriculum for youth or adults based on community needs.
Effective Communicators who can share FCS content with stakeholders, community leaders, and other professionals in the Cooperative Extension system.
Ethical Educators who exhibit professional dispositions.
Highlighted Career Paths
Graduates with a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Extension have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in
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Cooperative Extension Agent
A cooperative extension agent provides educational programs and workshops on topics relevant to their community’s needs, such as agriculture, nutrition, food safety, and 4-H youth development.
Youth Development Officer
A youth development officer implements programs that support the positive development and well-being of young people within a community, focusing on leadership, education, and personal growth.
Family Nutrition and Health Agent
A family nutrition and health agent fosters healthy behaviors, prevents chronic diseases, and promotes overall well-being through education and supportive interventions.
Getting Started in this degree
If you are interested in Family and Consumer Sciences, start with one of the following major-specific courses
Related Majors
The FCS Education Composite program produces graduates who have an Idaho Teaching License for grades 6–12, though students may also pursue work in other FCS industries or even start their own FCS-related business. The program includes courses in nutrition, clothing and textiles, interior design, child development, and classroom teaching knowledge and experience.
The Apparel Entrepreneurship program equips students with the industry knowledge, cutting-edge training, and valuable connections necessary for success in fashion and apparel whether they decide to work for an established company or launch their own businesses. The program includes courses in fashion design and merchandising, pattern making, fitting and alteration, textile science, and business.