Students
Backstage at the Telfair Peet Theatre, aspiring designer and CAHS student Becky Hyatt ('02) fits Julie Wyatt's ('02) costume
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Undergraduate Opportunities
CHS@AU offers the bachelor of science degree in five undergraduate majors through the Departments of Consumer Affairs, Human Development and Family Studies, and Nutrition and Food Science. The College follows the Auburn University admissions criteria for freshmen and transfer students for all undergraduate programs in the College except Interior Design. Additional information about admission to the University is available from Auburn University Admissions.
Students interested in applying for the Interior Design program must file additional application materials with the Department of Consumer Affairs. Specific information on admissions criteria for this program is available directly from the Department.
Arranging a Visit
All prospective students are invited to visit the Auburn Campus. To arrange a visit or request more information about undergraduate programs in the College of Human Sciences, contact:
Dr. Susan Hubbard, Associate Dean
Office of the Dean
College of Human Sciences
266 Spidle Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849-5601
Tel 334.844.4790 Fax 334.844.3749
shubbard@auburn.edu
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Degree Programs
The Department of Consumer Affairs offers two undergraduate programs leading to the bachelor of science degree. The Apparel Merchandising, Design and Production Management major has two options: 1) Apparel Merchandising, and 2) Product Design and Production Management, both of which provide career preparation for the apparel/textile industry. The Interior Design major, a degree program accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER), equips students to enter positions in interior design in residential and commercial design firms.
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies offers the undergraduate major in Human Development and Family Studies as well as a dual objective program with Early Childhood Education. The curriculum is designed to develop a multidisciplinary perspective on the study of individuals and families across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on practical application of classroom knowledge. Graduates enter a variety of careers with children, parents, single adults, couples, and families.
The Department of Nutrition and Food Science offers undergraduate majors in 1) Nutrition and Food Science, and 2) Hotel and Restaurant Management. The Nutrition and Food Science major has three options: Dietetics, Food Science, and Nutrition Science. The Dietetics option focuses on the relationship of diet and food to human physiology and to human health and well-being. The Food Science option emphasizes the application of the basic sciences and engineering to the development, production, processing, packaging and distribution of food. The Nutrition Science option is designed to prepare students for health professional schools, including medical, dental, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
The Hotel and Restaurant Management major prepares graduates for careers in the premium service segment of the hospitality industry, including hotel or food and beverage (restaurant) management. The focus on premium service makes Auburn’s Hotel and Restaurant Management program nationally unique.
Career Clusters
Undergraduate majors prepare our students for careers in science, business, design, or human relations. A sampling of the types of careers that CHS@AU graduates hold include:
SCIENCE
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Clinical Dietitian
- Research Scientist in Food Product Development, Processing, Preservation, Packaging, Evaluation
- Pharmaceutical Representative
- Textile Research Scientist
- Textile Dyeing or Finishing Specialist
- Textile Quality Control Analyst
- Pre-Health Career Preparation
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Physical Therapy
BUSINESS
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- Fashion Buyer
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Apparel Production Manager
- Sales Representative for Textiles or Apparel Industry
- Financial Planner
- Hotel Manager
- Apparel Engineer
- Home Fashions Marketing and Sales Representative
- Credit or Financial Counselor
- Food Industry Sales or Marketing Representative
- Food Journalist
DESIGN
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- Interior Designer
- Apparel Designer
- Lighting Specialist
- Interior Furnishings Consultant
- Fashion Coordinator
- Apparel Pattern Maker
- Fashion Illustrator or Journalist
- Residential or Commercial Designer
- Visual Merchandiser/Display Manager
- Technical Illustrator
HUMAN RELATIONS
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- Social Services Agency Professional
- Hospital Child Life Specialist
- Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation Counselor
- Senior Citizens Service Director
- Family Life Specialist in Industry
- Day Care/Preschool Director or Head Teacher
- Mental Health Counselor
- Parent Educator
- Adult Day Care Director
- Cooperative Extension System Agent/4-H Agent
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