Consumer Science-Undergraduates
The Consumer Science major offers two concentrations Consumer Affairs and Personal Finance. Both courses of study are interdisciplinary and integrative. All courses have a focus on the economic well-being of consumers and families. You can also choose additional studies in related areas, including business, economics, financial planning or counseling, and social work.
The Consumer Affairs concentration prepares you for a career as an information specialist, consumer reporter, human resource manager, consumer promotion or marketing specialist, education/training director, community relations specialist, and any government position requiring a consumer perspective.
The Personal Finance concentration prepares you for careers such as consumer credit counseling, personal banking, insurance, financial planning, investment analysis, and employee benefits analysis.
These programs also prepare you for graduate study in such fields as law, business, public administration, and banking.
Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to gain practical knowledge through the consumer science internship program.
Please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog regarding the academic requirements for this major, and to the Registrar's Office for class timetables. Current and previous Checksheets can be found at http://www.sohe.wisc.edu/new/undergraduates/u-forms.html
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