The field of family and consumer sciences (FCS), founded as home economics, is the comprehensive body of skills, research, and knowledge that helps people make informed decisions about their well being, 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
Consumer issues
Today’s FCS professionals practice in multiple settings and address the issues most important to our quality of life. They are:
Early childhood, elementary, secondary, university/college, and Extension educators
Administrators and managers
Human service professionals,
Researchers
Community volunteers
Business people
Consultants