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School of Human Sciences
www.cte.sfasu.edu
Center for Economic Education
The SFA Center for Economic Education provides an important service to East Texas K-12 classroom teachers and students.
Design Center
Find out about the new Design Center in the School of Human Sciences
Careers in Hospitality
Search for Hospitality Careers at HCareers.com
Study Abroad
Learn about study abroad programs and other exciting internship opportunities:
Lynda Martin,
Director, School of
Human
Sciences
Welcome to the School of Human Sciences
An academic program in Human Sciences has been offered at SFA since the university opened in 1923. The school has academic majors in Child/Family Development, Food, Nutrition & Dietetics, Interior Design, Interior Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising, Hospitality Administration,and Family and Consumer Sciences.
Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees are offered; the B. S. program is among the largest in the state. Academic programs in Human Sciences prepare professionals who seek innovative solutions to the challenges of a contemporary society and of a changing world. The fundamental focus of the discipline is on humankind and the human condition throughout the life cycle in areas including:
- human development and aging
- child/family development
- the science of human nutrition; nutrient needs and dietary intake
- the principles and vast dimensions of food production/delivery
- the science of textiles
- the psychological, physiological, sociological and economical aspects of apparel, fabrics, and furnishings
- the environmental sciences encompassing spaces in which humans live, work, play, socialize, and develop into productive citizens
- consumer science and resource management impacting individuals and families
- certification of teachers to impact present and future generations of students
- national/international marketing of travel and tourism administration
- lodging industry
- interior design and merchandising
- fashion merchandising
Graduate Students
The School of Human Sciences offers a Master of Science in Human Sciences, an online program with a focus in the various program areas (Child Development and Family Living; Food, Nutrition and Dietetics; Interior Design; Hospitality; Fashion Merchandising; Interior Merchandising; and Family and Consumer Sciences). For admission information go to the Graduate School homepage. For course information contact the appropriate advisor:
- Dr. Darla O'Dwyer – Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics dodwyer@sfasu.edu)
- Dr. Mitzi Perritt – Interior Design (mperritt@sfasu.edu)
- Dr. Marie Saracino – Child Development and Family Living (msaracino@sfasu.edu)
- Dr. Becky Greer – Fashion Merchandising (rgreer@sfasu.edu)
- Dr. Lynda Martin – all other programs (Hospitality Administration, Family and Consumer Sciences, & Interior Merchandising) (martinlj@sfasu.edu)
Kaitlin Wray, HMS Ambassador –
“This is
a great place to be
and
that is
why I am
an Ambassador
– I love this place.
I am passionate
about
bringing students
here
because, overall,
we have such
passionate faculty
that strive not
only
to teach us something,
but to
be our
mentors as well.”
Learn more about our Human Sciences Graduate Program online at:
http://sfaonline.sfasu.edu/hms/
SFASU School of Human Sciences
Box 13014 SFA Station
Nacogdoches, Texas 75962
Phone (936) 468-4502
Administrative Assistant:
Nelda Frederick
nfrederick@sfasu.edu
Stephanie Youngblood
youngblosg@sfasu.edu
