What can I do with a degree in
Consumer & Community Studies?
| BUSINESS | |
| AREAS: Sales/Marketing, Customer Service, Claims Adjustment, Research, Brand Management, Store Management, Self-Employment | |
| EMPLOYERS: Consumer Products Manufacturers, Retailers, Financial Services Institutions, Market Research Firms, Public Opinion Firms, Pharmaceutical Companies | |
| STRATEGIES: Develop computer, communication, and interpersonal skills, Intern with a local business, Pursue a minor in business, Join SOCAP (Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals) | |
| FINANCIAL PLANNING | |
| AREAS: Advising/Counseling, Education, Sales | |
| EMPLOYERS: Financial Advising Consultants, Banks, Credit Unions, Insurance Companies, Brokerage Firms, Credit Card Companies, Mortgage Companies, Credit Counseling Agencies, Community Development Organizations | |
| STRATEGIES: Develop math and computer skills, Take finance courses, Become treasurer for a campus organization, Intern with a credit counseling agency or another financial institution, Explore certification in financial planning. | |
| REAL ESTATE | |
| AREAS: Sales, Research, Inspection, Planning, Advocacy | |
| EMPLOYERS: Property Development Companies, Realtors, Housing Advocates, Appraisers, Housing Inspectors, Community Development Organizations | |
| STRATEGIES: Develop computer, communication, and interpersonal skills, Acquire realtor's licence, Take courses about housing, Consider a minor in Urban Planning, Intern with local realtor or housing agency. | |
| JOURNALISM, COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS | |
| AREAS: Investigation, Writing and Editing, Production | |
| EMPLOYERS: Television and Radio Stations, Newspapers, Magazines, Product Comparison Services, Consumer Product Manufactures | |
| STRATEGIES: Develop interpersonal and communication skills, Become involved with the campus newspaper or radio station, Intern with a local media organization. | |
| COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICES | |
| AREAS: Advocacy, Education, Research, Planning, Administration | |
| EMPLOYERS: Credit Counseling Services, Self-Sufficiency Organizations, Low-Income Advocates, Ombudsman Services, Neighborhood Housing Services, Foundations and Funding Organizations, Community Centers, Programs Serving People with Special Needs, Community Development Agencies, National and Local Nonprofit Organizations, United Way, Boys & Girls Clubs, Habitat for Humanity | |
| STRATEGIES: Develop analytical and computer skills, Take service-learning classes, Intern with a local non-profit organization, Participate in community volunteer efforts, Develop skills in working with diverse clients, Get a graduate degree for most administrative positions, Consider a double major in Environmental Studies, Acquire knowledge of community problems and government resources, Obtain experience in advocacy and administration. | |
| GOVERNMENT | |
| AREAS: Investigation, Enforcement, Research, Policy Evaluation, Auditing, Education | |
| EMPLOYERS: Federal, State, and Local Consumer Agencies involved in:, Antitrust Regulation, Business Practices Regulation, Community Economic Development Financial Regulation, Health and Safety Regulation, Occupational/Professional Licensing, Public Utility Representation, Congress and State Legislatures, Community Planning & Development Agencies, Public Assistance Agencies | |
STRATEGIES: Develop analytical and computer skills, Learn interpersonal and communication skills, Consider a minor in Economics, Political Science, or Public Administration, Intern with a government agency, Consider an advanced degree in public administration, Learn federal, state, and local job application procedures, Obtain experience in research and evaluation, Take the Human Service Workers test, Participate in volunteer and internship programs related to area of interest. |
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