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2009-2010 FSU Undergraduate Bulletin

College of Human Sciences

Dean: Billie Collier; Associate Deans: Jodee Dorsey, Mary Ann Moore; Mack and Effie Campbell Tyner Eminent Scholars: Konrad Bloch (deceased), John Kinsella (deceased), William Ruben, William Jerome Vereen, Richard Lerner, James Banks, Richard Palmiter, Susan Watkins; Deans Emeritae: Margaret A. Sitton, Penny Ralston

The College of Human Sciences, which began in 1905, is the flagship program in human sciences in Florida and has as its mission to address global challenges and opportunities related to the physical, behavioral, and economic factors influencing the health and development of individuals, families, and communities. The College, which through its mission focuses on some of the most urgent issues in society, includes bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in three academic departments: family and child sciences; nutrition, food, and exercise sciences; and textiles and consumer sciences.

The baccalaureate degree programs are sufficiently broad to provide graduates with choices upon entering the job market. The reputation of the programs through the years means that graduates are regularly sought for professional positions in corporations, human services, public schools, hospitals, and other health agencies, among others.

Although the programs within the College are diverse, students graduate with an integrative approach in addressing societal concerns; critical thinking skills regarding issues affecting individuals, families, and communities; and fundamental competencies necessary to carry out professional roles. In addition, select programs require faculty supervised internships, which provide students with the experience of applying theoretical and research knowledge.

The various student organizations in the College provide opportunities to extend interaction with faculty and professional leaders through a variety of activities, including field trips, service projects, and seminars. Many students increase their leadership and communication skills through involvement in these organizations.

The College is fully accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). In addition, the College has a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and a Dietetic Internship (DI) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE), an athletic training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), a doctoral program in marriage and family therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, and a Certification in Family Life Education approved by the National Council on Family Relations.

The College has an Eminent Scholar in Family and Child Sciences. The Family Institute, which is housed in the College of Human Sciences, includes the Center for Family Services; the Center for Marriage and Family Therapy; and the Inter-University Center for Child, Family, and Community Studies.

Facilities

Special laboratories that enhance and enrich the student's education include: the historic clothing and textile laboratory, which houses the Carter Collection of Peruvian Textiles and the most extensive collection of accessories and children's and women's wear in the Southeast; the computer-aided design laboratory; the Macy's Merchandising Laboratory; chemical, analytical, clinical, and microbiological laboratories for food and nutrition science majors; off-campus child development observation laboratories; the exercise physiology laboratory for monitoring the effect of exercise on metabolism, functionality, autonomic control, and aerobic performance; the textile evaluation laboratory; and a state-of-the-art multimedia laboratory.

Opportunities

Undergraduate students may participate in Honors in the Major (see the "University Honors Office and Honor Societies" chapter of this General Bulletin) and may pursue a double major consisting of a combination of two degree programs. Practica are required in child development and athletic training. Internships are an integral part of the degree program in merchandising. Students majoring in family and child sciences may opt to have an internship if required academic criteria are met. Students who complete the DPD Program are eligible to apply for post-baccalaureate accredited dietetic internships in selected hospitals and community settings. The College of Human Sciences also offers a Living-Learning Center at Reynolds Hall with an emphasis on pre-health professions.

Scholarships/Awards

The College awards monetary scholarships annually. In addition, monetary scholarships are awarded annually by each department. Some of the awards are based on academic performance, some on need, and some on a combination of both.

Undergraduate Degree Programs in Human Sciences

Department of Family and Child Sciences

  • Family and Child Sciences
  • General Human Sciences

Department of Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Sciences

Food and Nutrition with majors in:

  • Dietetics
  • Food and Nutrition Science
  • Athletic Training
  • Exercise Science

Department of Textiles and Consumer Sciences

Clothing, Textiles, and Merchandising with majors in:

  • Apparel Design and Technology
  • Merchandising
  • Textiles

Note: The Department of Textiles and Consumer Sciences (TCS) is integrating its three existing undergraduate majors, Merchandising, Apparel Design and Technology, and Textiles, into a single new major called Retail Merchandising and Product Development. This exciting new major is a response to the changes taking place in retail and retail-related industries and will result in highly industry-savvy and marketable graduates. Details of the new curriculum, which will be in place as of fall 2009, can be found at http://www.chs.fsu.edu/tcs.

Core Requirements for all Baccalaureate Degrees in Human Sciences

To receive a baccalaureate degree from the College of Human Sciences, students must complete FAD 2230 and a minimum of three semester hours outside their own major in one of the three departments in the College of Human Sciences.

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts Degrees

Candidates for baccalaureate degrees must comply with the general regulations governing baccalaureate degrees. Students in the College of Human Sciences may not receive more than nine semester hours of credit toward the degree from courses in office skills or in applied music and music activities. Also, students may receive up to two semester hours in physical education activities, which can be counted toward the degree. Candidates for the bachelor of arts degree must meet the foreign language requirement and other special requirements of the University.

Admission Requirements for College of Human Sciences

To transfer from undergraduate studies into one of the departments in the College of Human Sciences, the student must have a GPA of at least a 2.0 and a passing score on the CLAST exam. In addition, students who are not subject to mapping must satisfy the following departmental prerequisites:

  • For the Department of Family and Child Sciences, at least a "B–" in FAD 2230, 3220, 3271, and CHD 2220 with only one repeat of each course allowed
  • For the Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences, at least a "B–" in HUN 1201 and at least a "C+" in PET 3322
  • For the Department of Textiles and Consumer Sciences, specified courses for the majors of apparel design and technology, merchandising, and textiles must be completed with at least a grade of "C–" or higher (see department listing). For merchandising majors, ACG 2021 must also be completed with at least a "C–" or better.

Academic Performance and Retention

The College of Human Sciences reserves the right to discontinue enrollment of any student in the major at any time if satisfactory academic progress is not being made. In addition to satisfying academic mapping milestones or the above departmental prerequisites for students who are not subject to academic mapping, the following are the specific departmental academic performance and retention policies:

  • For the Department of Family and Child Sciences, students majoring in family and child sciences must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 in major courses to graduate; students majoring in general human sciences must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 in major courses and the College core courses to graduate.
  • For the Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences, students majoring in dietetics, food and nutrition science, athletic training, or exercise science must achieve a "C–" or better in all other required courses and have FSU overall GPA of 2.5 or better to graduate.
  • For the Department of Textiles and Consumer Sciences, students majoring in apparel design and technology, merchandising, or textiles must achieve a "C–" or better in all other required courses and have an FSU overall GPA of 2.5 or better to take senior level courses, to intern, and to graduate. Additionally, merchandising students must have an overall FSU GPA of 2.5 or higher to apply for an internship and an overall FSU GPA of 2.75 to be placed in an internship.