• Who's Who in the Department
• Department Overview
• Consumer Science and Merchandising
• Certification in Marketing Education
• Minors in Human Development and Consumer Sciences
  • Consumer Science and Merchandising
  • Human Development and Consumer Sciences
  • Training and Development
    
• Accelerated B.S./M.S. Degree Program in Training and Development

 

• Department-Specific Courses
  • Human Development and Consumer Sciences (HDCS)
  • Technical Mathematics (TMTH)
  • Technology (TECH)
  • Training and Development (TRDE)

Who's Who in the Department

Chair:
Carole Goodson

Professors:
Carole Goodson, Barbara L. Stewart

Associate Professors:
Paul Bigham, Peter Bishop, Shirley Ezell, Katy Greenwood, Marcella M. Norwood

Assistant Professor:
Holly M. Hutchins, Consuelo Waight

Department Overview

The Department of Human Development and Consumer Sciences (HDCS) produces a stream of well educated and dedicated professionals in the fields of retail management, and training and development. Through its students, the department contributes to the economic growth and the quality of life by providing career oriented graduates who are trained to become innovators and leaders in their community.

The Consumer Sciences and Merchandising bachelor's degree has specializations in Consumer Science and Merchandising, Technology Entrepreneurship, E-tailing, and Training and Development, plus Professional Studies - a program that allows students to individualize a specialization.

The programs of study prepare students for career opportunities in business and industry, public service organizations, government and school systems.

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