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Return
to Official Publications Blue Text Reflects Updates to the Printed Catalog Catalog Contents Introduction |
College
of Human Sciences
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| General Information: | Departments: |
Office of the Dean |
 Linda C. Hoover, Ph.D. Dean |
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Mission Statement. The College of Human Sciences provides multidisciplinary education, research, and service focused on individuals, families, and their environments for the purpose of improving and enhancing the human condition.
Overview. Texas Tech human sciences programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels are innovative in focus, relevant to the needs of a rapidly changing society, and designed to prepare professionals for employment in broad career options.
The College of Human Sciences is a professional college, requiring the highest expectations for its graduates. College programs are accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and seven other national accrediting agencies. Additionally, the college offers courses of significance to the general and professional education of students majoring in other colleges and provides continuing education for professionals in fields related to human sciences.
Degree Programs.Most undergraduate degree programs lead to the Bachelor of Science degree. Majors offered for all programs within the college include the following:
For additional information about undergraduate degree programs in the various departments, see the following pages and/or contact the office of Academic Advising Services in 159 Human Sciences 806.742.1180.
The college offers a dynamic curriculum, a well-qualified faculty, outstanding facilities, and a commitment to excellence. In addition to undergraduate majors, the college offers the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with majors in all departments. Specific information regarding graduate degrees may be found in the Graduate Program sections.
Financial Aid to Students. Numerous scholarships and assistantships are available to provide financial assistance and valuable experience to capable students. Write to the dean of the College of Human Sciences, Box 41162, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409-1162. The scholarship application deadline is February 1. Emphasis will be on leadership, service, high school and transfer grade point averages, test scores, and need. To receive full-time
financial aid, students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 hours. Some programs allow enrollment in less than full-time hours, but students must check with the Financial Aid Office concerning eligibility for these programs.
Catalog Selection. Students must use the catalog issued for the year in which they were first officially admitted to the college or a more recent catalog if approved. However, if they are not enrolled at Texas Tech for one academic year or have transferred to another college at Texas Tech or another institution, they must be readmitted to the College of Human Sciences and use the catalog in effect at the time of readmission. For graduation purposes, a catalog expires after seven years.
Academic Advising Services. The purpose of Academic Advising Services is to provide quality service to the faculty and students in the college. The advising staff is responsible for assisting students from orientation to graduation. Students should see the Web site www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/advising/ to obtain information and updates prior to advance registration periods. Schedule of classes, registration, adding and dropping classes, payment of fees, and individual degree plans (click on degree audit under student services) are available by visiting www.techsis.admin.ttu.edu/student. Students needing additional assistance may visit with an advisor. To make an appointment, call the office of Academic Advising Services at 806.742.1180. Office hours are from 8 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Graduation. Graduation is attained by fulfilling the requirements for a bachelor’s degree using an acceptable catalog edition. The student is responsible for fulfilling all catalog requirements. At least one year prior to the graduation semester, students should file a Statement of Intention to Graduate form with Academic Advising Services. After submission of the form, an official degree audit will be emailed to the student. Thereafter, students will follow the audited list of remaining courses. Substitutions and minor forms must be filed prior to or at the same time as the Statement of Intention to Graduate. The Progress Report for Graduating Seniors will be reviewed prior to the last semester and students will be notified by email of any discrepancies that may prevent graduation. The last 30 hours are to be taken from Texas Tech (including correspondence and off-campus courses) unless permission has been granted by the dean. Any change in graduation date must be communicated to the office of Academic Advising Services.
Correspondence Courses. All correspondence courses must be approved in writing by the coordinator of undergraduate programs. Graduating seniors are not allowed to take correspondence courses in their last semester.
Credit by Examination. A matriculated student may attempt credit by examination (described in Admission to the University section of catalog).
Course Load. The normal course load for a semester is 15 hours or above. The maximum load for a semester is 19 hours (7 hours for a summer term).
Course Prerequisites. Prerequisites are governed by the catalog in effect when the course is taken.
Ineligible Registration. The College of Human Sciences reserves the right to drop any ineligibly registered student from a course for reasons such as lower- or upper-division rule infractions, lack of prerequisites, GPA requirements, and failure to attend the first week of class in HDFS 3411 and 3413. Courses taken ineligibly are not used in the degree program.
Minor. The student should consult with the academic department of the intended minor and have a Minor Approval form signed. Declared minors can be filed either before or at the same time as the Intention to Graduate form. Grades of C or better are required in each course. Specific minors are listed in the departmental areas.
Pass/Fail. A maximum of 13 hours may be taken pass/fail. The pass/fail option may be used for free elective courses. If an ineligible course is taken pass/fail, it must be replaced by the next higher course. Pass/fail hours are excluded in determining eligibility for the Dean’s Honor or President’s List. No student on probation is allowed the pass/fail option.
Selection of a Major. Freshman level human sciences courses will be helpful in clarifying career goals. See an academic advisor for additional information.
The College of Human Sciences offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
The graduate programs in the college are designed to educate scholars and leaders in all areas that affect human development; nutrition; family studies; environmental design; restaurant, hotel, and institutional management; personal financial planning; family and consumer sciences education; and consumer behavior.
Persons successfully completing graduate work in the college have traditionally been prepared to serve as leaders in the business world, private sector organizations, and academic institutions. Anyone interested in graduate programs should consult the Graduate School catalog section for information about university requirements for master’s and doctoral degrees. Information about the graduate minor in risk-taking behavior is also provided in the Graduate School section under the heading “Opportunities for Interdisciplinary Study.”
Master of Science Degree. The Master of Science degree has majors in environmental design; nutritional sciences; family and consumer sciences education; human development and family studies; marriage and family therapy; personal financial planning; and restaurant, hotel, and institutional management.
Doctoral Degree. The Doctor of Philosophy degree has majors in environmental design, nutritional sciences, family and consumer sciences education, hospitality administration, human development and family studies, personal financial planning, and marriage and family therapy.
Admission. Admission to master’s degree programs requires the recommendation of the department and approval of the graduate dean. Admission to the doctoral program requires the recommendation of the department as well as approval of the graduate dean. Applicants should contact the program director or the chairperson of the department offering the specialization for college and departmental guidelines.
Distance Education. The College of Human Sciences is a member of the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA). The GPIDEA is comprised of many institutions of higher education who share a goal of increasing educational options at the graduate level. Ten of the best state universities in the country have joined together to offer online graduate certificates and master’s degrees in human sciences disciplines. Prospective students may apply for admission to a human sciences graduate program at any of the 10 universities. The student is admitted to one university and receives a graduate degree or certificate from that same university.
Two programs are offered through collaboration of the GPIDEA and the College of Human Sciences. Students can specialize in gerontology within the M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies or obtain an M.S. in Family Consumer Sciences Education. For additional information see graduate program listings for the department of Human Development and Family Studies or Applied and Professional Studies.
The courses are taught by several universities, but students enroll and pay for all their courses through the university where they have been admitted. Students therefore have the advantage of receiving coordinated, diverse, high-quality instruction from topic experts at several universities without the hassle and expense of figuring out each institution’s admissions, enrollment, payment, and transcript transfer processes.
For more information about the GPIDEA, its programs, and the participating institutions, visit www.hs.ttu.edu/gpidea.
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