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In the past decade, the College of Human Ecology has experienced a renaissance of enrollment growth and development with new students, facililties and degree programs. Today’s College has more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, making it one of the largest colleges of its kind in the nation. The College is home to the following departments and academic units.
The Department of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design
The Department of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design advances the academic disciplines of apparel and interiors through engaged scholarship, high-quality education, and diverse forms of service. The disciplines of both apparel and textiles and interior design study the interactions of humans and their environment.
The Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics
The mission of the Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics is to prepare graduates to be leaders in the dietetics and hospitality fields by integrating theory, experience, and research. We are committed to disseminating expertise and knowledge to the people of Kansas and beyond.
The Department of Human Nutrition
The only program of its kind in the state of Kansas, the Department of Human Nutrition discovers, disseminates and applies knowledge to promote improved food choices, nutritional status, and well-being of people. The vision of the Department is to enhance the well-being of people by promoting informed food choices and optimal nutrition.
The Department of Kinesiology
Kinesiology is the study of physical activity across a range of tasks including exercise, daily living, play, sport, and work. Coursework integrates biological and behavioral approaches using biomechanical, physiological, psychological, and sociological perspectives to study physical activity from cell to society.
The School of Family Studies and Human Services
The School of Family Studies and Human Services provides high quality educational programs, training and services; increases knowledge and skills through multidisciplinary research, teaching and scholarship; and contributes professional leadership in order to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in Kansas, the country and the world.
Interdisciplinary Program in Gerontology
Kansas State University's Center on Aging coordinates and develops educational and training programs in aging, stimulates aging research, coordinates outreach activities, and serves as a referral center for information on aging resources in Kansas.
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
The Family and Consumer Sciences Education licensure programs are for students who plan to teach family and consumer sciences at the middle, junior high, senior high, or postsecondary levels. Family and consumer sciences education directly addresses the needs of individuals and families related to nurturing relationships, parenting education, healthy lifestyles, and resource management.
General Human Ecology Studies
General human ecology programs prepare students for careers in education and Extension. Degree programs in general human ecology allow students to integrate knowledge for an understanding of human needs, environments and relationships. In the freshman and sophomore years, the general program allows flexibility in course selection for students who are undecided but interested in programs offered by the College of Human Ecology. Careful planning allows students to explore options while completing courses applicable to most programs.
