Making a difference and making a living don't have to be mutually exclusive.
It all starts at Saddleback College, where the Family and Consumer Sciences career education program is preparing the next generation of community change-makers. Guided by expert faculty with real-world industry experience, students develop basic and advanced skills touching on communications, psychology, education, management, and more.
Entry Level Employment Positions
- Independent Living Services
- At-Risk Youth Programs
- Community and Volunteer Organizations
- After School Programs
- Nonmedical Senior Care
- Programs for Older Adults
- Self-Improvement Education
- Product Sales
- Manufacturer’s Representative
- Customer Service Representative
- Store Manager
With further education and experience...
- Teacher
- Communications
- Life Skills Educator
- Cooperative Extension
- Consumer Protection
- Product Development
- Financial Literacy
- Occupational Training
- Public Policy
Careers and Salaries
- Community/Social Services Manager: $72,050
- Social Worker: $52,440
- Credit Counselor: $50,940
- Social and Human Services Assistant: $40,950
- Customer Service Representative: $39,610
Contact the Family and Consumer Sciences Department
Anthony Teng
Dean of Business and Industry
Leslie Haugen
Program Coordinator
LRC 344, Office 304
Tamra Nicklin
Senior Administrative Assistant
ATAS 209