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In our School we study this, which promotes optimizing the quality of life for families and individuals
In Human Ecology, we believe in hands-on learning, which makes having one of these a great resource for our students. See, they aren't just for Biology and Chemistry classes!
What is a lab?
Want to be the next Coco Chanel or Frank Lloyd Wright? Well, then you want to be studying these concentrations.
What are Housing and Merchandising?
Alumni in our Merchandising & Housing programs have become successful entrepreneurs that own many of our local businesses. One area that has grown dramatically in recent years is this field. We might just have the next Chip or Joanna Gaines in our classes...
What is interior design?
We love to travel in the School of Human Ecology! We even visited this country and helped to plant community gardens. We didn't see the Loch Ness Monster, thought...
What is Scotland?
There are this many concentrations in the School. You might seis we study a lot of unique content!
What is six?
The rumors are true... we serve a fantastic lunch on Friday's at our in-house commercial kitchen and restaurant, known as this. Need a hint: You might also visit one of these in Paris!
What is Friday Cafe?
Have you always wanted to work in the nutrition industry, helping others to make good dietary choices? Then you need this concentration!
What is Nutrition and Dietetics?
Do you enjoy helping children learn? With a concentration in Child Development and Family Relations, you can have a successful care-er every day helping to direct children's growth and development.
What is a daycare?
And speaking of traveling, we like to visit domestic cities too. We took a trip to New York City to learn about the design industry and was able to visit this famous bridal shop from the tv show Say Yes to the Dress!
What is Kleinfeld Bridal?
There are this many scholarships available just in the School of Human Ecology. You might say it gives us all something to love when they are awarded in February.
What is 14?
Always bustling with activity, you can rest assured that each of your instructors has an office in Oakley where they hold dedicated times for students to meet with them each week, also known as these
What are office hours?
This concentration will teach you how to be an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team serving children and families during healthcare and stressful experiences
What is Child Life?
Through the child life concentration you can earn a certification to begin this specialized career. Are you stumped? The answer might already be in the question...
What is a Certified Child Life Specialist?
Our location in Tennessee is also a great benefit to our Child Life and Child Development and Family Relations students, as this world-renowned children's hospital is just a few hours away in Memphis.
What is St. Jude?
Are you interested in Human Ecology but committed to another College at Tech? Maybe a minor is for you! And it only takes this many hours to complete.
What is 15?
I bet you didn't know that we had one of these in Oakley Hall. Need a dress from the 1900s, we have it! What about a rugby uniform from the 1970s, it's here! Or maybe you want to see a wedding dress from the 1950s, better stop by this space...
What is the Historic Costume Collection?
In this concentration you not only learn how to serve as an educator at the middle and high school levels but can also earn your teacher licensure!
What is Family and Consumer Sciences Education?
One alumni in this concentration used their knowledge to first become registered in the field, then moved into the Director of Clinical Services role at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
What is Nutrition and Dietetics?
This is the name of Tennessee Tech's chapter of the Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society. Need a hint? You beta-believe we are constantly mu-ving on up in our fields!
What is Beta Mu?
Why stop the momentum?! Starting Fall 2021, you even have the opportunity to continue your studies in Community Health & Nutrition through a degree of this type - the first offered by the School of Human Ecology!
What is a Master's Degree?
What is a mural?
Do you want to learn how to examine individuals and families in the environments in which they live, work, and play? Stages of individual and family development and the relationships people form throughout their lives are also prominent aspects of the program.
What is Child Development and Family Relations?
Our alumni in FACS Ed become amazing teachers at the middle and high school levels, however, some also extend their knowledge into other agencies, beginning successful careers as this.
What is an Extension Agent?
Experience is the key! Most concentrations have required field experience in their curriculum, more commonly known as this, which allows students the opportunity to develop their skillsets and have hands-on experience in their field before graduation.
What is an internship?