Suzanne Hewitt
Department Chair
Foods and Nutrition Instructor
(949) 582-4598

Office Hours

Consumer Services

The Consumer Services program prepares students for a wide variety of employment opportunities that link the consumer, business, and government and improve communication among all three groups. This includes acting in a responsible manner to consumer problems and trends and providing information so that the consumer can use the products and services of a company correctly and with maximum benefits.

This Program offers coursework for professional improvement and retraining as well as core courses to be utilized as transfer courses for students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in programs involving Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics, Business/Credit Counseling, or Consumer Affairs.

AWARD TYPES

• Associate in Science Degree
• Certificate of Achievement

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

• Entry-Level  Positions include:
  • Consumer Advisor
  • Consumer Free-lance Consultant
  • Consumer Counselor
  • Consumer Energy Specialist
  • Community & Volunteer Organizations
  • Customer Credit Counselor
  • Customer Relations
  • Customer Service, Call Center
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Product Representative
  • Public Relations
  • Programs for Older Adults
• With Further Education and Experience:
  • Complaint Administrator
  • Consumer Columnist
  • Consumer Protection Specialist
  • Credit Reporter
  • Financial Counselor
  • Life/Home Management Advisor
  • Manager, Customer Service
  • Workforce Analyst

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