Human Sciences, B.S. – Online

About the Human Sciences Bachelor’s Program

The Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences is designed for students who wish to pursue multiple fields of study within the College of Health and Human Sciences. It provides flexibility for students to explore specific areas of interest, work toward career goals, or prepare for graduate or professional study.

Students are required to select three areas of study (minors). Each minor consists of a minimum of 18 semester hours for a total of 54 minimum hours. Two minors must be in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Students are also required to complete the core curriculum required by the university for a total of 120 semester hours.

Communication Literacy Requirement. Communication literacy in the Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences degree is evidenced by competence in speaking, reading, writing, and engaging in interdisciplinary and integrative studies. The B.S. degree will use a sequence of three courses to help students achieve expected communication literacy in this program. The courses should be taken in sequence to build upon the skills and knowledge acquired in the previous courses. In addition to communication literacy designated courses that may be in program areas, the required communication courses in this degree are HUSC 1100  (face-to-face and online), HUSC 2310  (face-to-face and online), and HUSC 4350  (face-to-face and online).

For additional information about the requirements and course offerings, see an academic advisor in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

Minors in the College of Health and Human Sciences may be selected from the following:

• Addictive disorders and recovery studies
• Apparel design and manufacturing
• Biobehavioral health and wellness
• Counseling and addiction recovery sciences
• Family and consumer sciences extension education
• Human development and family sciences
• Human sciences
• Interior design
• Nutritional sciences
• Personal financial planning
• Restaurant, hotel, and institutional management
• Retail management
• Studies in personal finance
• Youth development

For information on other minor areas, see individual program sections of the catalog. 

A Specialized Family and Consumer Sciences Certificate in Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences (RHIM  or Nutrition ) or a Specialized Family and Consumer Sciences Certificate in Human Development and Family Sciences  can be obtained through the Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences. While FCS teacher certification coursework can be completed through distance education, face-to-face components are required, including clinical field experiences and student teaching. Clinical student teaching must be completed in an accredited Texas school district with a licensed family and consumer sciences teacher who is approved by the FCSE Program for placement supervision. Students seeking teacher certification must meet all requirements outlined in the College of Education section of the catalog. Admission requirements include completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours (including current enrollment) with a 2.75 or better overall GPA and college-level skills in reading, oral and written communication, critical thinking, and mathematics. To be recommended for certification, graduates must maintain a 2.75 or better overall GPA and also a 2.75 or better GPA in all professional education courses and in the teaching field. In addition, graduates must complete a fingerprint background check and achieve a satisfactory level of performance on the appropriate examinations prescribed by the State Board for Educator Certification. Please follow the appropriate BSHS degree plan detailing the requirements for the specialized FCS teacher certifications.