College of Health & Human Sciences

As one of the four original colleges at Texas Tech University at its founding, the College of Health & Human Sciences has a rich history investing in students, preparing them to make an impact on the world around them. The College of Health & Human Sciences provides multidisciplinary education, research, and service focused on individuals, families, and their environments to improve and enhance the human condition. When they graduate, our students are making an impact as educators, health care professionals, financial planners, hospitality managers, fashion merchandisers, designers, counselors, and nutritionists. Faculty, staff, and students advance research concerning individual, social, and economic development in a multidisciplinary environment to benefit families and individuals in a diverse global community. Outreach is also provided to individuals, organizations, and communities to help improve the society in which we live.

Department of Design

The Texas Tech Department of Design offers two undergraduate and two graduate programs, both nationally renowned for leadership and design innovation. Tailored for student success, department opportunities include access to expert faculty, hands-on learning experiences, top-notch facilities, research opportunities, and active participation in national conferences, trade shows, and competitions. Learn more about the department’s available degree programs below: 

• B.S. Apparel Design and Manufacturing
• Bachelor of Interior Design
• M.S. in Environmental Design
• Ph.D. in Interior & Environmental Design

Hospitality and Retail Management

The Department of Hospitality and Retail Management (HRM) provides quality education, research, and service focused on the knowledge and skills intrinsic in the disciplines of hospitality management and retail management. The department is known for providing hands-on training in areas of hospitality, retailing, fashion merchandising, marketing, and more. Students can gain experience in the creative and commercial aspects of fashion merchandising or dive into the business and managerial aspects of hospitality by participating in the management of the student-run Skyviews Restaurant. Learn more about the degree programs in HRM below.

• B.S. Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management
• B.S. Retail Management
• B.A.A.S. Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management
• Online B.A.A.S. Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management
• M.S. Hospitality and Retail Management
• Ph.D. Hospitality Administration

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