Major
Careers
Related Skills
- Strong work ethic and professional manners
- Listen, interpret and communicate effectively
- Proven leadership skills
- Enjoy working with children, teens, and adults
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Effective instructor
- Ability to work individually and in a team
- Flexible and adaptive skills
Contact
Career Advising
Renee Carrigan
(309) 438-5864
110 Student Services Building
Internship Coordinator
Michele Ruby
(309) 438-4608
Turner Hall 106
Being Successful in the Field
- Stay informed of new developments and current trends in the field
- Gain experience through volunteering, internships, and part-time or summer jobs
- Develop competencies in a specific area of interest
- Involvement with the school environment and organizations
- Know your faculty
Related Fields
- Middle School Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Education Administrator
- Extension | 4H work
- Entrepreneur
- Entry-level pathways FCS offers – child care, sewing, designing, cooking, etc