|
|
Apr 18, 2024
|
|
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Consumer Services Associate in Science
|
|
Return to: Degrees, Certificates, and Awards by Program
The Consumer Services program prepares students for a wide variety of employment opportunities that link the consumer, business, and government and improve communication among all three groups. This includes acting in a responsible manner to consumer problems and trends and providing information so that the consumer can use the products and services of a company correctly and with maximum benefits.
This program offers coursework for professional improvement and retraining as well as core courses to be utilized as transfer courses for students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in programs involving Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics, Business/Credit Counseling, or Consumer Affairs.
|
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Identify and analyze current research on a consumer topic.
- Identify and demonstrate an awareness and appreciation for different cultures, traditions and their impact on consumer behaviors.
- Demonstrate competence in dealing with consumer complaints.
Total Units for the Major: 23-24
Specialty Area 1- Foods and Nutrition
Specialty Area 2 - Interior Design
Specialty Area 3 - Fashion
Associate in Science Degree
Completion of the certificate program and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.
General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees
Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.
Suggested coursework not required for the major: BUS 12, BUS 103 , BUS 104 , BUS 135 , BUS 137 ; FN 64 , FN 160 , FN 171 .
|
Return to: Degrees, Certificates, and Awards by Program
|
|
|