Human Environmental Services - College of Education

The Department of Human Environmental Sciences offers concentrations in five areas if studies. These concentrations are: Merchandising, Interior Design, Foods and Nutrition, Child Development, and Culinary Arts. The Department also offers a subject field major in Family and Consumer Science leading to the Bachelor of Science and qualification for recommendation for the Alabama Class B Secondary Professional Certificate at the 6 – 12 level. Minor programs in Human Environmental Sciences include Retail and Clothing, and Foods and Nutrition.

Students in the designated fields of study will be prepared for positions for which preparation in Human Environmental Sciences is appropriate. The programs are designed to prepare students who plan to attend graduate school to earn advanced degrees in their chosen fields of study.

The Department has a unique environment that encourages interaction with faculty, staff, and other students. Opportunities for membership in student organizations encourage students to participate in the activities of the Department which include study tours, community and university service, and other project based activities. There are leadership opportunities in the organization which assist in the preparation of career related responsibilities.

The Department is located in the Floyd Science Building in the heart of campus. Our second location is within the East Campus, a short distance from main campus. We are proud of our facilities at both locations. Both have recently been renovated to give students the state-of-the-art and modern settings.

Please visit each concentration, view the course offerings, and meet the faculty and staff. Do not hesitate to contact us and arrange for a tour of our facilities.