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Since its beginning in 1900, the College of Human Environmental Sciences has been sensitive and responsive to human needs. Students prepare for diverse careers in hotel/restaurant management; early childhood education; child/family services; apparel design/production; interior design; merchandising; dietetics; and medical and allied health fields. CHES has a rich tradition of applying scientific principles to the relationships between humans and their environments. Innovative research on the health benefits of certain foods, development of protective apparel and textiles, state of the art facilities for future hospitality leaders and the latest design in early childhood learning environments provide CHES students the tools needed for experiential learning. World-class faculty, laboratories and internships
Stephan M. Wilson, Ph.D., C.F.L.E.
ensure that CHES graduates have the skills and
Dean and Professor College of Human Environmental Sciences
knowledge required to solve human problems and enhance human lives.
C OL L E GE OF
Human Environmental Sciences
Design, Housing and Merchandising Apparel Design and Production
In the Know
OSU’s Apparel Design and Production program is one of thirteen recognized through the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA).
Students participate in exciting internships across the nation and around the world.
Interior Design Merchandising
Graduating seniors within DHM are highly competitive in their respective industries and routinely secure excellent entry level opportunities.
In the Classroom Courses within
DHM are a combination of theory, creative and technical application. Students learn to develop concepts from the drawing board to implementation.
In You Students majoring in Design,
Housing and Merchandising are innovative, creative, business-savvy and forwardthinking.
Students have the opportunity to participate in Northern Italy Design and Merchandising Immersion.
Student chapters of diverse professional organizations provide leadership opportunities for DHM students.
DHM faculty have been awarded recognitions of excellence in teaching, research, design competitions and outreach.
OSU’s Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
In Their Words “Knowledge across disciplines must be linked together, initially for the student, then by the student. One outcome of education is having students problem-solve, analyze and make changes to their environment so the body of knowledge is extended beyond what they received from any one professor.” Jane Swinney, Merchandising Faculty
In the News An Oklahoma State University professor lists the soldiers and the folks at home who are making sacrifices for them as the reasons she is most proud of when she received the 2006 Homeland Security Award. Dr. Donna Branson, a Regents professor, accepted the award during ceremonies in Washington, D.C., for her collaborative research and development of QuadGard®, a lightweight, flexible limb body armor for the troops, as well as an earlier project, a personal portable cooling system for first responders. Dr. Branson is head of the Institute for Protective Apparel Research and Technology (IPART), which was established in 2006 with funds from the Office of Naval Research to develop and test protective garments for a variety of professionals.
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In Their Words
“I chose OSU because I liked the Interior Design program — it was CIDA accredited, offered classes that sounded interesting, and HES as a whole seemed very welcoming and encouraging. I loved the campus and spirited atmosphere of OSU … and ALL THE ORANGE!” Tori Bryant, class of 2010 “The DHM department at Oklahoma State University is unique because it is well-rounded. It is a program that has no limits on one’s creativity or design and offers classes to expand your tools of creativity. At the same time, it provides the proper classes that allow one to become familiar with the business side of the apparel industry. In this day and age, it is very important to be a designer that understands both sides of the industry to successfully compete in the fashion world.” Lindsey Gin, class of 2011
DHM
In the Real World DHM students find careers in the apparel design, interior design and
retailing industries. From designing interiors to employment at a corporate retail office to designing and producing apparel, our students are prepared for the fast-paced and ever-changing world of apparel design, interior design and merchandising. Students graduate with professional experience through their required internships.
Hotel and Restaurant Administration
In The Know
OSU’s HRAD Program is ranked 7th in the nation out of 128 similar programs.
HRAD hosts an annual career fair featuring over 35 hospitality companies.
It is the only program in the Central Plains states with a
fully-integrated teaching curriculum including restaurants and a hotel operated by the School.
In The Classroom Our under-
graduate degree program has been known as a program of distinction for over 65 years. Students are prepared for careers in hospitality through meaningful teaching, quality laboratory practices, supervised industry work experiences and internships. Learning is “hands-on” and provides a bridge between the classroom and professional practice in the field. Courses within the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration are a combination of hospitality and business-related application. Students learn management, marketing, accounting, financial analysis, operations and production, and service quality within the hospitality and tourism field.
In You If you consider yourself to be
personable, business-minded and creative, and if you enjoy working with people from a variety of cultures and diverse backgrounds, then the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration just might be for you.
In The News For the past 15 years, the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration has hosted the Distinguished Chef Scholarship Benefit Series. The series is held four times per year and features renowned chefs from around the world. “It takes a special kind of individual to be truly successful in the hospitality industry. You must be a hard worker, fast thinker, have a passion for people and possess strong ethics. You must not only be a leader — you must LEAD out loud! You have to have the ‘fire’ inside to develop people and yourself. You must be ready and willing to serve. That is what makes this industry special … service! OSU HRAD students bring all of these traits and more to the table on day ONE out in the industry. They have solid business and personal skills that allow them to not just succeed but to THRIVE. I am proud to recruit HRAD students from OSU.” Beth Stephens National Recruiting Director Pappas Restaurants
HRAD features an international hospitality learning experience in Switzerland each summer.
HRAD provides leadership opportunities for students through student hospitality associations and departmental special events.
Students complete 800 hours of hands-on work experience including a domestic or international internship.
In Their Words “The School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration has been a great choice for me because not only are the professors and staff very friendly and helpful, there are so many different opportunities to get involved in. There are countless student organizations and scholarship opportunities, skill development events such as Wine Forum and Chef Events, as well as international study opportunities. The opportunities are endless in the school and that’s truly what I enjoy about HRAD.” Erin Tapscott, class of 2011
In Their Words
“I really love HRAD because it’s not just your ordinary business degree. It combines the aspects of business that as future managers we need to know, but also is designed around hospitality industry. It really makes learning things like marketing, law, and accounting so much easier because it’s now relatable to what’s really going on in the industry.” Lindsey Wilson, class of 2010 “HRAD is more than Hotel and Restaurant Administration, it is Hospitality, Responsibility, Academic involvement, and Determination to succeed all rolled into one.” David Coleman, class of 2010
HRAD
In The Real World HRAD students will find a wide variety of careers in the hospitality and
tourism industry. From managing a restaurant, planning corporate meetings and events to running a resort, our students are prepared for the diverse and dynamic world of hotel and restaurant administration.
Human Development and Family Science C h i l d a n d F am i l y S e r v i c e s Ea r l y C h i l d h o o d Ed u c a t i o n Gerontology
In the Classroom Courses within
HDFS are a combination of human development and relationship dynamics studies. Students learn to understand the developmental stages of humans throughout all ages and how to provide the appropriate support and service for each stage.
In You Students majoring in Human
Development and Family Science are caring, service-oriented, organized and hardworking.
Rise Where Special Kids Shine
In the News The Rise School of Stillwater is a preschool for special needs and typically developing children. It is one of only seven in the nation and provides Early Childhood Education majors valuable instructional and internship opportunities.
In the Know Child and Family Services interns provide over 38,000 hours of support to the Human Sciences field. The estimated value and economic impact of interns and student teachers for Oklahoma is $600,000 per year.
Early Childhood Education students participate in two student teaching experiences.
Early Childhood Education student teachers provide over 10,000 hours of classroom support each year.
100 percent of Early Childhood Education students passed the certification tests and have applied for their teaching licenses.
The Gerontology option prepares students to work with
the ever-increasing aging population; students learn about current research, programming and concerns and misconceptions affecting aging adults.
In Their Words “The Early Childhood Education
program at OSU is one of the best education options in the nation in my opinion. With an opportunity to get over 1400 hours in observation and experience, I feel that I will be fully prepared to enter the teaching world with the best education that I can get. The faculty and staff in ECE are beyond helpful and knowledgeable and support me on the path to becoming an early childhood education teacher.” Madison McKnight, class of 2011
HDFS
In Their Words “I chose OSU because once I stepped onto the campus I knew that OSU was my home. The warm, friendly people and open space reminded me of my small town back home. When I first came to OSU, I was planning to go into Public Relations but realized four days before classes started that I wanted to get a degree to help people. I then went and talked to my HES advisor and made the switch. I am so happy with my major, and I am looking forward to a bright future thanks to HES and OSU!” Seth Tracy, class of 2012
In the Real World “I have so many employers asking about the possibility of one of our students serving an internship at a particular location — especially since the student is from the HDFS department! I often hear the employers ask: ‘By the way, I’ve got a position open. Are any of the HDFS students ready for a job?’” Kelly Roberts, HDFS Internship Coordinator
Nutritional Sciences A l l i e d H e a lt h C o mm u n i t y N u t r i t i o n Dietetics Dietetics and Exercise H u ma n N u t r i t i o n / P r e - M e d i c i n e Nutrition and Exercise
In the Know
This program reaches all counties in Oklahoma
In Their Words
NSCI students enjoy a high acceptance rate
“I think the faculty of the nutritional sciences department, specifically dietetics options, have extensive life and work experience in the courses that they are teaching. They have a sincere passion to prepare their students for success in this specific field, teaching us information that is relevant and up to date.” Sheri Yost, class of 2010
with nutrition and food safety education.
when applying to medical school, allied health programs, graduate schools and dietetic internships.
Students complete internships across the state, nation and abroad.
Both our Didactic Program in Dietetics and our
Dietetic Internship program are accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education, American Dietetic Association.
NSCI students are actively involved with their own important research projects.
In the Classroom Nutritional
Sciences courses integrate the study of human nutrition, food service administration, food science, chemistry, physiology, management and interpersonal skills.
In You Students majoring in Nutritional Sciences are analytical, health conscious, research-minded and driven.
In Their Words “The College of
Human Environmental Sciences seemed to provide a more proficient learning atmosphere when I toured the college as a prospective student. I felt that I would learn more in my major-related classes with a more focused environment. I chose Human Nutrition primarily to provide myself with a practical education that I could apply to any future career in the health field.” Alex Nowlin, class of 2010
NSCI
In the News Sharon M. (Shelly) NickolsRichardson, 1987 Nutritional Sciences grad, has received the Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR). Nickols-Richardson is the associate professor of nutritional sciences at The Pennsylvania State University. NickolsRichardson is the first recipient of this award from the ASBMR. The Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes an individual who displays a strong and enthusiastic commitment to teaching and learning and who has made a significant impact on the intellectual development of students by mentoring related research. The ASBMR is an international professional, scientific and medical society that brings together over 5,000 clinical and experimental scientists involved in the study of bone and mineral metabolism.
“I believe nutrition is a key component not only in the treatment of diseases and conditions, but in the prevention of them as well. Majoring in Nutritional Science/Human Nutrition Pre-Med has allowed me to study the relationship between nutrition and the human body, giving me a more well rounded education towards my medical career.” Andrea Richardson, class of 2011
In the Real World Nutrition professionals work in a wide range of settings, in both
the public and private sector, and assume an array of challenging responsibilities. Career opportunities for a registered/licensed dietitian include health care dietitian and administrator, nutrition or food science researcher, fitness/wellness consultant, food service design consultant, dietary products or equipment representative, public health nutritionist, entrepreneur in dietetic programs and services and corporate dietitian/nutritionist.
Internships CHES students complete internships across the state, nation and world. Previous student internship locations include Africa, China, Bolivia, Paris, Italy, London, New York City, Dallas, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., as well as Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Internship scholarships are awarded annually.
Research Both freshmen and continuing students have the opportunity to participate in research projects that benefit society. From developing body armor to preventing food borne illness, research plays an important role in helping to improve the human environment.
Study Abroad CHES students may participate in a variety of international educational experiences through study abroad at another university or through CHES facultyled international programs in locations such as Italy, Switzerland and Greece. Study abroad scholarships are awarded annually.
Scholarships Each year CHES awards almost $300,000 in scholarships to entering freshmen, transfer students and CHES continuing students.
Diverse Career Options Having experienced a combination of specialized courses, hands-on projects and career preparation, CHES graduates are well prepared for the “real world.� CHES alumni are currently employed throughout the U.S. and in international locations.
Academic Learning Communities Students have the opportunity to enroll in common courses and participate in faculty-led activities outside of class, resulting in academic support, study partners and lasting friendships.
Student Organizations CHES sponsors a variety of organizations that provide students with leadership skills, networking opportunities and connections to other students in their majors.
Living Learning Community CHES students may choose to live in the CHES House and enrich their college experience through increased interaction with other CHES students and CHES faculty and staff; they may also enjoy activities, events and student organizations.
For More Information Oklahoma State University College of Human Environmental Sciences Patricia Kain Knaub Center for Student Success Academic Programs and Services HES 101 Stillwater, OK 74078-6114 405.744.5053 (phone) 405.744.7113 (fax) laura.h.little@okstate.edu http://ches.okstate.edu
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