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The College of Human Sciences is a multidisciplinary academic
unit that addresses global challenges and opportunities related
to the physical, behavioral, and economic factors influencing
the health and development of individuals, families and communities.
Human Sciences is the flagship academic unit of its kind in Florida.
The College ranks as one of the top 15 in human sciences in terms
of graduate enrollment, degrees granted, grants and contracts
and total endowment. It also has award-winning faculty who are
leaders in their respective disciplines and have been recognized
for their research and teaching. The College has three academic
departments:
The College serves 2,000 students from around
the world by offering a challenging curriculum that leads to fulfilling
professional opportunities. Students graduate from the College
with the B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree. Our strengths include our
prized teaching/research faculty, recently renovated facilities,
and an environment that values student growth. We offer a variety
of services to our students to facilitate the transition from
college to the workplace.
Undergraduate Student Research and Creativity Awards
Deadline: 5pm on December 7th, 2007
Undergraduate Student Travel Award
Deadline: 5pm on December 7th, 2007
Students in the College of Human Sciences have many opportunities
to gain experiences in addition to traditional academic studies.
Currently our special programs include:
 Jump Start
- Jumpstart pairs highly-trained college students with preschool
children struggling in Head Start and other early learning programs
for one-to-one tutoring in school readiness skills. This program
provides a high-quality, comprehensive experience that focuses
on the development of the child, his or her family, and the
college student serving as an AmeriCorps member. Through these
three program areas — school success, family involvement
and future teachers — Jumpstart works to create an environment
of life-long learning for children.
Multicultural Programs
- In its eighth year, Mentoring Multicultural Students in the
Food and Nutritional Sciences (MEMS) is a mentoring program
designed to increase the number of multicultural professionals
in the fields of nutrition, food and exercise sciences. Mentoring,
which focuses on career and graduate education awareness, includes
activities in three areas: professional development, social
support, and recognition.
As volunteers in the Dean’s office, room 242 Sandels, CHS
peer advisors have helped countless undergraduate students by
providing valuable information about the College and the University.
For students feeling overwhelmed by the comprehensive University
requirements, wanting to know more about a particular class, or
asking about general experiences in a major, peer advisors are
a vital source of information and support.
Please call (850) 644-5279 to set-up an appointment
to speak to one of our peer advisors. Each student has specific
times available during the week to assist students.
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