Improving Quality of Life via Education, Outreach, and Discovery
The mission of the Department of Human Sciences at Tennessee State University is to prepare students for leadership roles in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences that empower individuals, strengthen families, and enable communities through education, outreach (extension), and discovery (research).
Human Sciences is a people-centered field of study that focuses on the science and art of living and working well in a complex world. Through research, experiential education, and technology, Human Sciences professionals help people to develop the essential knowledge and skills to:
- Lead better lives through knowlledge of healthy nutritional practices
- Build strong family connections across the lifespan
- Produce and manufacture fashion
- Forecasting and display fashion for retail sellers
- Make meaningful contributions to our communities
- Be work and career ready
The concentrations of study within the Human Sciences Department at Tennessee State University include:
- Child Development and Family Studies
- Fashion Merchandising and Product Development
- Food and Nutritional Sciences
- Food Service Management
- Consumer Sciences Education, Leadership, and Communication
Students completing degrees in Human Sciences work in a variety of settings including:
- Child care centers
- Non-Profit Agencies
- Community education for adults and youth, including Cooperative Extension programs
- Business and industry
- Government
- Health and human services
The College of Agriculture offers several financial awards designed to assist students with funding their education. Students can apply for the Dean’s Scholars or Leadership Development programs.
Additionally, the Department of Human Sciences has departmental scholarships offered through the TSU Foundation.
Focus Areas:
- Child Development and Family Studies (Dr. Beatrice Harris, Dr. Margaret Machara)
- Childhood Obesity Prevention (Dr. Veronica J. Oates, RDN, LDN)
- Mental Health (Dr. Brione Lockett)
- Media Literacy (Dr. Veronica J. Oates, PhD, RDN, LDN)
- Health and Wellness (Ms. Rita Fleming, MS)
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