Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences

• About the Department
• Undergraduate Program Offerings, Course Descriptions & Curricular Tables
• Graduate Programs & Course Descriptions  

C. Nichole Morelock, Ph.D., LMFT, Chairperson

Professor: Alexander
Associate Professors: Dodd, Miller
Assistant Professors: Rioux, Roberson, Velez-Gomez
Associate Professor of Practice: Esquibel
Assistant Professors of Practice: Brown, Holland, Houy, Schmitt
Lecturer: Tuliao

About the Department

This department supervises the following degree programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences Education  
• Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Human Sciences  
• Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences  
• Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences Education  
• Master of Science in Human Sciences  
• Doctor of Philosophy in Family and Consumer Sciences Education  

The Interdisciplinary Human Sciences (INHS) department leverages teaching, research, outreach, and engaged scholarship to inform responsive, evidence-based solutions and prepare scholars, leaders, and advocates committed to advancing well-being and resilience. Academic programs within INHS provide flexible, career-focused majors with opportunities for students to participate in research and community-engaged learning.

Undergraduate Program Offerings, Course Descriptions & Curricular Tables

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Programs

• Family and Consumer Sciences Education, B.S.
• Family and Consumer Sciences Education, B.S.: FCS Education Concentration
• Family and Consumer Sciences Education, B.S.: FCS Entrepreneurship Concentration
• Human Sciences, B.A.A.S.
• Human Sciences, B.S.
• Human Sciences, B.S.: FCSE Specialized Teaching Certification in HDFS, Grades 8-12
• Human Sciences, B.S.: FCSE Specialized Teaching Certification in HNFS (Nutrition), Grades 8-12
• Human Sciences, B.S.: FCSE Specialized Teaching Certification in HNFS (RHIM), Grades 8-12

• Biobehavioral Health and Wellness, Undergraduate Minor
• Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Education, Undergraduate Minor
• Health and Human Sciences, Undergraduate Minor
• Nursing, Undergraduate Minor

Courses

• FCSE 1302 - Introduction to Apparel Construction in Family and Consumer Sciences
• FCSE 2102 - Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences
• FCSE 2300 - Adulting 101: Real Skills for Real Life
• FCSE 3301 - Foundations of Family and Consumer Sciences Education
• FCSE 3303 - Educational Processes for Community Engagement
• FCSE 3315 - Practical Reasoning and Ethical Decision-Making in Human-Centered AI
• FCSE 3350 - Special Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences
• FCSE 4000 - Individual Study
• FCSE 4010 - Internship in Family and Consumer Sciences
• FCSE 4012 - Clinical Student Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences
• FCSE 4302 - Methods of Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences
• FCSE 4304 - Instructional Management in Family and Consumer Sciences
• FCSE 4306 - Career Preparation in Family and Consumer Sciences
• FCSE 4308 - Research and Evaluation in Family and Consumer Sciences
• FCSE 4325 - U.S. Family Issues and Social Advocacy

• HUSC 1100 - Introduction to Human Sciences
• HUSC 2000 - Special Studies
• HUSC 2310 - Foundations of Human Sciences
• HUSC 3221 - Introduction to the Nursing Profession
• HUSC 3325 - Comprehensive Wellness for Adolescents
• HUSC 3350 - Special Topics in Human Sciences
• HUSC 3353 - AI Fundamentals in Health and Human Sciences Applications
• HUSC 4000 - Individual Study in Human Sciences
• HUSC 4308 - Developing and Evaluating Health and Wellness Programs
• HUSC 4320 - Research in Interdisciplinary Human Sciences
• HUSC 4341 - Leadership Skills for Human Sciences Professionals
• HUSC 4350 - Capstone in Human Sciences