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Family and Consumer
Science Major
February 01, 2016
Why Choose FACS? FACS offer majors, minors, and certificates to boost your career. Pursue a career directly related to a major, or join us as pre­med or pre­law. Which major fits you best? ●
Consumer Economics (Applied Consumer Analytics track option) ●
Consumer Foods ●
Consumer Journalism ●
Dietetics ●
Family and Consumer Sciences Education (6 emphasis areas) ●
Fashion Merchandising (Product Development and Design emphasis option) ●
Financial Planning ●
Furnishings and Interiors ●
Honors Interdisciplinary Studies ●
Housing (Residential Property Management emphasis option) ●
Human Development and Family Science (Child Life emphasis option) ●
Nutritional Sciences FACS programs are accredited, endorsed, or aligned with industry best practices.
FACS make UGA affordable FACS offer FACS students exclusive scholarships that pay for school and Education Abroad. Qualifiers allow many types of students to get scholarships, such as by financial need, merit, and major. Even if you've had trouble academically, last year FACS’s GPA range of recipients was from 2.51­4.0. In 2015: ●
$145,000 was awarded in 79 scholarships ●
$23,450 was awarded toward Education Abroad FACS give you a competitive edge in your career FACS make sure you get the best training possible. Once you graduate, whether you continue education or go straight into a career, you will have competitive edge over your peers thanks to these FACS opportunities that will make your resumé shine: ●
Internships ●
Research ●
Service learning ●
Study abroad ●
Student organizations The FACS Legislative Aide program puts you into the action: you’ll work with Georgia legislators earning course credit. The Bridge connects you with faculty and students, giving you an easy transition into UGA. FACS work closely with the UGA Career Center so that you’ll get the most career development opportunities.