Family and Consumer Sciences

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Welcome to Opportunities in Family and Consumer Sciences

Making a difference and making a living don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

It all starts at Saddleback College, where the Family and Consumer Sciences career education program is preparing the next generation of community change-makers. Guided by expert faculty with real-world industry experience, students develop basic and advanced skills touching on communications, psychology, education, management, and more.

Salary Information

$38,100 - $125,030

Per Year

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Potential Careers

Social Worker

Credit Counselor

Social Service Manager

Home Economics Teacher

Hiring Companies

Pacific Clinics

California Psychcare

Brookdale Senior Living

Many More!

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Are Family and Consumer Science grads really in demand?

Yes! High-paying careers start here. Here are a few of the many careers and their average salaries.

Social Worker - $55,460

Social and Human Services Assistant - $39,980

Community / Social Service Specialist - $45,960

Community / Social Service Manager - $64,040

Credit Counselor - $49,040

Customer Service Representative - $38,100

Home Economics Teacher (w/ further education) - $86,340

Training / Development Manager (w/ further education) - $125,030

Online Merchant - $75,060

What degrees and/or certificates are offered at Saddleback?

Saddleback College offers one associate degree and one career certificate in Family and Consumer Sciences.

For more information about these programs, you can also visit the main Saddleback

website’s Family and Consumer Sciences page.

Family and Consumer Sciences (Associate in Science)
Family and Consumer Sciences (Certificate of Achievement)

Which regional employers are hiring?

Pacific Clinics * Telecare Corporation * Orange County Healthcare Services Agency * Children’s Home Society of California * California Psychcare * CDI/CDC * City of Irvine * Villa Valencia * Brookdale Senior Living * Para Los Niños * Westside Children’s Center * And Many More! *

Can I contact the department or faculty?

The Family and Consumer Sciences Department (VIL 7) can be contacted at (949) 582-4541.

Lori Hoolihan, Department Chair - (949) 582-4598

What is the cost to complete the program and is financial aid available?

Saddleback College is proud to be Orange County’s premier provider of low-cost career education. See the 2019 Cost of Education Statement for the most recent information on cost of attendance.

For financial aid, visit the Student Financial Assistance & Scholarship Office online, for details on financial assistance sources, including grants, loans, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and more!

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Testimonials

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Hayley Perrault

I chose to attend Saddleback because of the strength of its theatre technology program. I’ve learned from the best and with the help of faculty, I was hired for an internship in Los Angeles that further solidified my technical skills and enabled me to make valuable connections with professionals in the industry.

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