Essential Functions

The purpose of the essential functions list is to allow prospective students who are considering a career to be informed of the physical, emotional, and psychological demands related to training and employment in a field of study. These lists are provided to allow prospective students to make informed career choices by providing them with a summary of the physical abilities and personality traits that are generally required for the successful completion of a curriculum and result in employment in a field of study after graduation. For students to be successful in the Consumer Economics program, they must be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Write letters, reports, and memoranda clearly, logically, and persuasively using concise and grammatically correct language.
• Speak clearly, distinctly, and effectively with individuals or groups using tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrate the ability to think critically.
• Use technology effectively to complete required tasks and communicate results.
• Display flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrate time management and multitasking skills.
• Use good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Listen effectively to clients, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Use project management and process improvement skills to achieve desired results.
• Analyze and report data for informed decisions.
• Exhibit leadership skills.
• Value diversity.
• Practice ethical leadership.