Welcome to the Department of Applied Human Sciences

You've found the department with opportunities for you to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities- while working in a field you love. 

Applied Human Sciences is a discipline that combines aspects of social and natural sciences and views the family in all its diverse forms as the cornerstone of a healthy society. Our mission is to improve the well-being of the family through programs that educate, influence public policy, and help families put research-based knowledge to work in their lives.  The field represents many disciplines including nutrition, food management, early childhood, family studies, sexual well-being, and human development.

Whether you pursue a degree in Child & Family Studies,  Family & Consumer Sciences Education or Food and Nutrition, you will learn through vibrant programs led by faculty who enjoy teaching. 

                                                                                       Dr. Dana Bush
                                                                                   Interim Department Chair 

Department Mission Statement
The Department of Applied Human Sciences prepares professionals and leaders through multidisciplinary and experiential  education, research, and service focused on improving the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Department Vision
Empower individuals to apply evidence-based practices in their lives.

Accreditations
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
  B.S. Food and Nutrition, Dietetics concentration
 

Certifications
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)      
  B.S. Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) 
  B.S. Family & Consumer Sciences Education

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)  
  Burrier Child Development Center
 
National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)    
  B.S. Child & Family Studies