Human Sciences programs promote living well through a focus on human health and well-being. Our innovative academic programs ignite creativity to discover sustainable solutions for improving quality of life around the world. Beyond technical preparation, our graduates possess a broad worldview, a diverse understanding of the world in which they live and work, and a commitment to building a better world — one life at a time. Come see how Human Sciences can help you make an impact on the world around you.

 

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#2
apparel design program in the South
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ACPHA accredited hospitality management programs
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93.8%
pass rate for the didactic program in dietetics for the registered dietitian nutritionist exam

Our Departments

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Consumer and Design Sciences
We develop scholars and industry leaders who apply a worldview to improve the quality of life and human experience for individuals, families, and communities.

Consumer and Design Sciences

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Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management
We are dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders in the global hospitality and tourism industries.

Hospitality Management

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Human Development and Family Science
We explore the social complexities of human life from beginning to end to improve quality of life worldwide.

Human Development and Family Science

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Nutritional Sciences
We conduct nutrition research, education, and Extension programs to advance human health and well-being in the state of Alabama and throughout the world.

Nutritional Sciences

Our Stories

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8 years, 4 children and a lasting connection to Auburn University

What began as a first-time visit to determine where to enroll their son for preschool ultimately led to three more of their children attending the Auburn University Early Learning Center (AUELC) in the College of Human Sciences, the establishment of an endowed fund, and a lasting impact on the Schmidt family's lives.

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Loveliest room, not so plain

Auburn interior design senior Lucy Folmar turned two empty rooms inside the new Concourse Hall into showrooms designed with future freshmen in mind. The owner of Living Well Design is using what she's learned in the classroom and through her growing business to help Auburn students feel at home from the moment they arrive.

An older group photo of teachers and students at the Auburn University Early Learning Center.
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Mother, daughter reflect on AUELC's 100-year legacy

For Sharon Wilbanks and her daughter Olivia Wilbanks, The Auburn University Early Learning Center is not just a place, it is a center that's molded and shaped them as a family.

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Nonprofit Center of East Alabama

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306 Rane Culinary Science Center

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