Parent and High School Counselor Resources

Youd be surprised how many

people have never heard of
What is FACS? FACS, or cant name a single
major within the college.
The most commonly asked question we get
The UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences asked by parents and students alike is, What
can I do with a major in ______?

Programs in FACS prepare students for careers spanning business, fashion, healthcare, policy, community
development, and more. FACS has much to offer and is eager to share the opportunities we offer.

What students can expect in FACS

Embark on academic journey that will broaden academic and professional horizons
Prepare to have competitive edge among peers in various industries
To feel supported and build community

Why you should visit

Come learn about the degree programs in FACS
Explore opportunities for experiential learning and student involvement in the College
Talk with our faculty and meet current students
Envision your student(s) here at UGA FACS

Make plans to Visit Us! (http://www.fcs.uga.edu/college/visit-us)

Call to Action! You have to let them know how they can find out
more or what the next step should be after finding this webapge
FACS FAQs
1.What are the advantages of a FACS degree compared to other
There are multiples ways to end up with a certain
career, and many times, parents wants to know
why their student should come through FACS as
supposed to another college (usually one theyve
programs? already heard of).

A FACS degree provides comprehensive skills, research, and knowledge that help people make informed
decisions about their wellbeing, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life. The field
represents many areas, including human development, personal and family finance, housing and interior
design, food science, nutrition and wellness, textiles and apparel, and consumer issues.
Many people associate FACS with Home Economics, which it
CAN be, but that certainly isnt the only path, and this is a
2.What careers can my student pursue with a FACS degree? common misconception were having to debunk, especially to
parents who grew up knowing about Home Ecocnomics.
Todays FACS professionals practice in multiple settings. They are early childhood, elementary, secondary,
university/college, and Extension educators, administrators and managers, human service professionals,
researchers, community volunteers, business people, dietitians and nutritionists, medical practitioners, and
consultants who address the issues most important to our quality of life.

3.What is experiential learning?

Experiential learning is the development of knowledge, skills, abilities, values, behaviors and attitudes
through first-hand experiences outside of the traditional classroom. All UGA are now required to complete
at least one experiential learning activity before graduation.
 Experiential learning can take many forms, including creative production, study abroad trips, internships,
leadership opportunities, faculty-mentored research, and service-learning. The College of Family and
Consumer Sciences offers several experiential learning opportunities to its students. Click here
(http://www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac/experiential-learning) to learn more about experiential learning opportunities offered
through FACS.

4.Is my student eligible for scholarships through FACS?

Yes, FACS has its own pool of scholarships exclusively for students in FACS degree programs. These
scholarships can be used for undergraduate, graduate studies, and study abroad programs. To learn how
to apply, click here (http://www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac/scholarships).

5.With a FACS degree, is my student able to pursue a professional degree i.e. Medical School, Law School,
Nursing School, etc.? Ofpursue
the 55 students we had attend our FACS Info Session, 1/3 of them wanted to
a medical career. Of that 1/3, none of them knew that you could attend
medical school with a degree from FACS.
Yes, many of our students go on to pursue professional degrees in a variety of areas: medicine, nursing,
law, speech language pathology, physical and occupational therapy, counseling, marriage and family
therapy, and more.

To learn about health-related careers, click here (http://www.fcs.uga.edu/hdfs/undergraduate-specialize-your-learning-health-

related-careers).

More Questions?
If you have further questions not answered on this page, your student can email us at success@uga.edu
(mailto:success@uga.edu).

What are FACS students up to?

Check out our FACS Loves Me Campaign (http://www.fcs.uga.edu/college/facs-loves-me) and FACS Can Take You
Anywhere! (http://www.fcs.uga.edu/college/facs-can-take-you-anywhere)
Follow us on social media platforms to see whats going on in FACS.
These links take us to already created webpages
about current FACS students and alumni. It
highlights their accomplishments during their time
at UGA, and after they graduate. This information
was overwhelming asked about my our parents
through our survey and during the info sessions.
Parents are much more likely to think long term
than an adolescent, so they are usually the first to
ask these questions.

Last Updated: April 3, 2017 - 3:19pm

Take Aways:
- College is a time for emerging adults to develop autonomy and discover who they are, but we cannot forget
the influence their parents/guardians will have
- Creating a webpage catered to parents, guardians, and even HS Counselors is more inclusive, and shows
that everyone involved in the students life has something they can learn from us
- Parents want to know that their child is choosing a major that will lead them to success, and thats difficult
when they arent familiar with the major itself
- An adolescent or emerging adult is going through many changes, so its a stressful time, and parents want
to be able to provide guidance and support, so this webpage gives them the tools they need