Baylor University
Family & Consumer Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences


Position Titles for FCS Graduates

Apparel Design and Product Development/Merchandising

  • Buyer
  • Free lance designer
  • Designer of functional clothing
  • Costume curator
  • Magazine stylist
  • Licensing agent
  • Head designers: Spencers, DeLorenzo Designs, Vanity Fair Lingerie
  • Quality control analysts: JCrew, Land's End, L L Bean, U S Army Testing Laboratory
  • Telemarketing director, J Crew
  • Costume designer for celebrities
  • Fashion journalist
  • Disney costume designer/curator
  • Image consultant
  • Management positions in major retail corporations, such as: Nordstrom's, Express, The Limited, The Gap, Neiman Marcus, Talbots, J.C. Penney, Foley's, Dillard's, Marshall Field's, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, K Mart, Victoria's Secrets, Wal-Mart, Structure
  • Computer applications specialist, Gerber, Microdynamics
  • Assistant designer positions with Children/youth activity director cruise line, Liz Claiborne, Chaus, Calvin Klein
  • Production assistant, apparel manufacturer, such as Haggar, Burlington
  • Product development
  • Positions in scientific organizations: government agencies, and trade associations related to fashion industry
  • Visual Merchandiser

Child and Family Studies

  • Marketing Director, March of Dimes Walk America Campaign
  • Consultant, Mattel Toys
  • Child Care Director, U S Navy
  • Personnel/human resources positions, major corporations
  • Preschool director
  • Director, early intervention program
  • Staff member, mental health centers
  • Staff member, public assistance program
  • Head start teacher
  • Truant officer
  • Director, church family life center
  • Child life specialist
  • Child care administrator for corporations, the White House
  • Work with abused family members
  • Student activities personnel in colleges and universities
  • Corrections officer
  • Executive position in sororities
  • Nanny
  • Parent, resident children's homes
  • Staff member, victim assistance programs

EDUCATION/GENERAL FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

  • Teacher, secondary education positions
  • Missionary
  • Cooperative extension specialist
  • Home economist, utility companies
  • Public relations positions
  • Parenting teacher
  • State/Government agencies dealing with family issues, services
  • Business Owner/Organizer for individuals and businesses
  • Magazine editor
  • Head of Catering, major hotel chain
  • Professional organizer
  • Realtor
  • Wedding Planner
  • Events coordinator
  • Personal Shopper
  • Business Owner/Entrepreneur
  • Relocation specialist
  • Entrepreneurs
  • University professor

Interior Design

  • Security design
  • Designer for special facilities such as child care, health care, eldercare, hospitality, retail
  • Marketing representative for office systems, fine furniture
  • Furniture showroom designer
  • Corporate design positions with Coca Cola, Exxon, American Motor Inns, Marriott Corporation
  • Graphics designer
  • Kitchen/Bath designer
  • Residential designer
  • Contract/commercial designer
  • Position in scientific organizations, government agencies, and trade associations related to interiors
  • Designer, interior fabric manufacturer
  • Designer, major retailers
  • Manager, furniture showrooms
  • Textiles designer
  • Computer aided drafting specialist
  • Historic restoration and rehabilitation
  • Interior design publications editor

Nutrition Sciences

  • Journalist for food/nutrition publications
  • Foods Editor, Good Housekeeping
  • Editor, Time-Life Cookbooks, CNN
  • Lobbyist: American Turkey Federation, American Dairy Council
  • Vice President, Nestle Corporation
  • Nutrition advisor for NFL team, college athletes
  • Dietitian for school systems, oncology units, universities, neonatal units, nursing homes, corporate fitness centers, wellness centers
  • Food stylist
  • Product development for major food corporations
  • Director of test kitchens
  • Nutrition educator for major supermarkets
  • Utility companies
  • Free lance nutritionist
  • County extension agent
  • Diabetes educator
  • Wellness director
  • Sanitarian
  • Personal Trainer
  • Food service director
  • Pharmaceutical salesperson
  • Laboratory scientist
  • Program manager