Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences

Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies (PhD)

• Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze current issues and trends that impact the field of addiction recovery.

• Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of research methodologies.

• Students will demonstrate understanding of the addiction recovery knowledge base, including relevant literature and theories.

Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences

Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences (BS)

• Students will acquire the ability to utilize appropriate, professional verbal, aural, and written communication to create systemic change across a wide variety of contexts.

"The classes offered within my degree plan provided me with a diverse range of subjects that actually apply to our everyday relationships and issues that take place within our country, community, and even our own families. This knowledge has equipped me with the skills that I need to empathize with populations in need and meet them where they are at to work with them. Since my degree required a practicum experience, I was able to gain real world experience that will make me all the more marketable when I graduate, and it has given me a greater understanding of what workers in my field do to help their communities every day."

Madison Campbell, Bachelor's in Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences

• Students will demonstrate skills necessary to succeed as a human services professional, such as grant writing, financial management, supervision, program development, and program evaluation.

• Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of the theoretical approaches to understanding and treating addictive disorders, including prevention and recovery.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the field of human services and the ability work effectively with diverse populations.

Community, Family and Addiction Sciences

Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy (MS)

• Students will demonstrate their understanding of the application of addiction and recovery science to relational/systemic clinical intervention.

"I have dreamed of becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist for a few years and the program at Texas Tech has provided all the support I needed to meet this goal. I am currently working in building a private practice and thanks to the great education and supportive faculty from TTU I have been making progress towards my goal."

Elisa Luschin

• Students will demonstrate understanding of the intersection of contextual factors (Ethnicity, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Socio-Economic Status, etc.) and the application of research and clinical intervention central to CMFT.

• Students will demonstrate the ability to provide Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy from a relational/systemic perspective.

• Students will demonstrate the ability to operate from a science informed perspective.

Community, Family and Addiction Sciences

Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy (PhD)

• Students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of clinical intervention using a relational/systemic perspective.

"When I graduate, I will be an approved supervisor with my guild, the requirements for which I will meet as a function of my degree, and is a common requirement for assistant professor positions. I also had the opportunity to do a 2-article dissertation, which will give me multiple publications from my dissertation work, increasing marketability. My program also offered advanced statistical courses not typically offered in other Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) PhD programs. I believe Texas Tech and the Rawls College of Business have instilled in me the work ethic necessary to strive in the workforce. I have learned a lot regarding the marketing discipline and the necessary skills that I believe will help me succeed in a future career."

Rachel Dansby, PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy

• Students will demonstrate understanding of the intersection of contextual factors (Ethnicity, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Socio-Economic Status, etc.) and the research, clinical, supervision, and teaching philosophies and behaviors central to CMFT.

• Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct high quality relational/systemic research.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of relational/systemic clinical supervision.

• Students will demonstrate the ability to provide instruction at the collegiate level.

Design

Apparel Design and Manufacturing (BS)

• At the end of third year, students should be able to demonstrate competitive design skills.

"The number one thing that sets TTU apart from the rest is the work ethic standard that is set the moment you walk into your first class. The fashion industry is hard work, and a lot is expected from your first day. Texas Tech prepares students for the hard work and essential skills as early as their first internship. It also doesn't just focus on the creative side of fashion design, which surprisingly is only a small part of being a designer. They teach anything and everything in the classroom to prepare you to be versed from the beginning to the end of the design and production process." 

Raegan McGuire 

• At the end of the senior year, students should be able to demonstrate design communication skills, fabric identification, structure design, design category, illustration skills, the use of CAD, and professionalism.

• At the end of the third semester, students should be able to demonstrate fundamental design skills of garment construction, flat patterns and draping design.

• At the end of the internship program, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to work at entry level positions in apparel design and manufacturing milieu.

Design

Environmental Design (MS)

• By the end of the program, student will be able to communicate in written,oral, and graphic formats.

"The Department of Design works tirelessly to equip each student with the knowledge and tangible skills to have a successful career in design. I’ve been able to take the skills learned through my design classes and apply those to helping with the OLE! Texas initiative."

Elizabeth Perry 

• By the end of the first year, students will be able to investigate research questions in a study and apply design recommendations or solutions.

• By the end of the program, students will be able to demonstrate master design research report that would be translated and applied to their specialized design fields.

Design

Interior and Environmental Design (PhD)

• By the end of the first year, students will be able to investigate research questions in a study and apply design recommendations or solutions.

"At Texas Tech, I will be always an avid volunteer both in the campus community and outside of it. In the graduate school atmosphere and community, I believe my views and goals of spreading diversity to my peers, friends, and the overall college community would not be altered. Texas Tech University has held a special place in my heart, and I hope that it continues to have a profound effect on me after graduation."

Redha Gheraba 

• By the end of the program, students will be able to conduct an original research study using appropriate methods.

• By the end of the program, students will be able to analyze theoretical concepts of the human-environment relationship and apply them to a research study.

Design

Interior Design (BID)

• Students will demonstrate the technical, communication, and presentation abilities to design within the context of building systems, to use appropriate materials and products, and to apply the laws, codes, regulations, standards, and practices that protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

"The design program has helped me succeed in my career by pushing me and challenging me. Many aspects of the design program are very challenging; therefore, finding the time to balance all of the projects and time to study prepares you for the many projects and busy schedule that comes with being an Interior Designer."

Kalie Brettmann

• Students will have a foundation in the fundamentals of art and design, basic and creative arts, theories of design, interior design skills, technical knowledge and communication skills, and human behavior.

• Students will demonstrate professional practices.

Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences Education (BSFCS)

• Create a positive, safe, and productive classroom environment.

"I have been able to complete observations and student teaching in the classes that I would like to teach once out of school. They showed me early on that I wanted to be a teacher more than anything. Working with students who came from different beliefs and backgrounds has prepared me to work with students of all types. My classes have also taught me how to problem solve which showed me there are often many different ways to get something done which is important to know in a classroom setting."

Haley Marcus, Bachelor's in Family and Consumer Sciences

• Develop content expertise in the areas of Family Studies and Human Services; Human Development, Education, and Services; Nutrition, Wellness, and Food Science; Food, Lodging, and Hospitality; Consumer and Resource Management; Textiles and Apparel; and Environmental Design.

• Design instruction and assessment to promote student learning.

• Integrate foundation knowledge and skills of family and consumer sciences.

• Implement effective, responsive instruction and assessment.

• Fulfill professional roles and responsibilities.

Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences Education (MS)

• Develop content expertise in family and consumer sciences.

"My experiences at COHS were helpful to me in all aspects of my career. I have used the coursework, personal relationships, and experiences in organizations to help me along the way."

Julie Mumme Smith 

• Assess current issues and trends that have implications for public education.

• Apply theories of curriculum design to the development of family and consumer sciences curriculum.

• Analyze the role of the teacher in educational leadership.

• Develop skills for conducting research in educational settings and applying research findings to professional practice.

• Demonstrate effective teaching and assessment strategies for use with a variety of adolescent and adult audiences.

Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences Education (PhD)

• Plan and implement effective classroom teaching in a higher education environment.

"In the opportunities I've had at Texas Tech, I now qualify to be an assistant professor in teacher-education programs. As student, I've had the chance to teach, recruit future students, supervise student teachers, present by research at the state, national, and international level, and work on a variety of projects and grants. I'm thankful for the opportunities that have been afforded to me as I take on my next step."

Carmen Perdersen, PhD in Family and Consumer Sciences

• Analyze current issues and/or trends that impact family and consumer sciences education.

• Utilize theory-based models of curriculum for application in educational settings and related areas.

• Develop appropriate evaluation tools to evaluate student learning.

• Develop skills required for professional leadership.

• Develop skills for conducting research in educational settings.

Hospitality and Retail Management

Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management (BSRHIM)

• Communicate effectively and appropriately (oral or written).

"There are many hands-on learning experiences built into the Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management degree. The first one would be our introduction to the food production lab. This lab focuses on teaching students how to cook different types of food from a recipe. I really enjoyed taking this class because I had never cooked something out of my comfort zone before this lab. Now I have expanded my own menu to new types of recipes. Another hands-on learning experience built into my degree is the dinner series class. This is a class where students learn how to run every aspect of a restaurant. "

Daniela Garcia 

• Students will be able to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to the real world environment.

• Prepare, maintain, analyze and utilize financial documents and data.

• Students will develop industry-required skills used in today's business environment.

Hospitality and Retail Management

Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management (BAAS)

• Communicate effectively and appropriately (oral or written).

• Students will be able to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to the real world environment.

• Prepare, maintain, analyze and utilize financial documents and data.

• Students will develop industry-required skills used in today's business environment.

Hospitality and Retail Management

Hospitality and Retail Management (MS)

• Prepare and communicate discipline-specific information in written and oral forms.

"I am extremely thankful to have studied Category Management while completing my master's, it has made the transition into retail so smooth. Most people in this industry either work for liquor or grocery stores or bars and restaurants, but never both. It has been an eye-opening experience into how the other life lives."

Lindsey DeWit 

• Prepare, maintain, analyze, and utilize financial documents and data related to hospitality and retailing management operations.

• Integrate and appraise the relationships among the various segments of the hospitality and retailing industry.

Hospitality and Retail Management

Hospitality, Tourism, and Retail Management (PhD)

• Discuss central issues and demonstrate techniques important to teaching in hospitality administration.

"It has been very helpful to have a faculty that is open to working with me, share their knowledge generously, and direct me to the right resources. With the HRM department guidance, I have been able to develop strong research skills and combine them with my industry background to define my research stream."

Daniella Recalde

• Demonstrate effective research skills through analysis of central issues, current research, and research needs to complete research projects.

• Students demonstrate their understanding of the theories and literature related to hospitality industry.

Hospitality and Retail Management

Retail Management (BS)

• Communicate effectively and appropriately (oral or written).

"Being a part of a program that provides students with so many outlets for practice and real-world experiences is such a privilege. Not only this, but the program is run by professors who have truly invested their life into helping the students become the best that they can. Their devotion and love for retail and the students has pushed me to apply myself in ways I never knew I could and therefore better prepared me for the real world and excelling in my future career."

Shannon Hirl, Bachelor's in Hospitality and Retail Management

• Students will be able to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to the real world environment.

• Prepare, maintain, analyze and utilize financial documents and data.

• Students will develop industry-required skills used in today's business environment.

Human Development and Family Sciences

Early Childhood Education (BS)

• Students will demonstrate a comprehension of child development in all domains in the context of families, communities, and cultures.

"The life-changing experience one gains in the Early Childhood Education program is truly astounding. I started in Human Sciences learning about a child's development and relationships. I was able to gain a deep understanding of who it is I am teaching. Then I gained opportunities in the College of Education to apply those foundational skills in the classroom setting such as what specifically is being taught and the most effective ways to implement those pedagogical practices."

Ashli Sechrist 

• Students will communicate complex ideas in oral, written and graphic modalities.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and apply them in various learning environments.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of major theories of child development and apply them in various contexts.

Human Development and Family Sciences

Early Childhood Education (BAAS)

• Students will demonstrate a comprehension of child development in all domains in the context of families, communities, and cultures.

• Students will communicate complex ideas in oral, written, and graphic modalities.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of major theories of child development and apply them in various contexts.

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Human Sciences (BAAS)

• Upon completion of the BAAS in Human Sciences degree, students should be able to communicate broadly using a variety of methods to address issues regarding human life and activities.

• Upon completion of the BAAS in Human Sciences degree, students should be able to design changes that improve and enhance the human condition.

• Upon completion of the BAAS in Human Sciences degree, students should be able to integrate material from three related academic disciplines into a cohesive and meaningful plan of study and use that study to analyze the human condition.

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Human Sciences (BS)

• Upon completion of the BS in Human Sciences degree, students should be able to communicate broadly using a variety of methods to address issues regarding human life and activities.

“What I have learned through completing my Human Sciences degree pushes me to be intentional and inclusive with community members. My concentrations in Nutrition, Health Professions, and Human Development and Family Sciences have taught me ways to approach health and wellness using the whole person and their experiences. There are many different roles and careers Human Sciences graduates may take on, and it's fascinating to think that I may be sitting beside future doctors, lawyers, researchers, or even PAs." 

Rebecca Steinman 

• Upon completion of the BS in Human Sciences degree, students should be able to design changes that improve and enhance the human condition.

• Upon completion of the BS in Human Sciences degree, students should be able to integrate material from three related academic disciplines into a cohesive and meaningful plan of study and use that study to analyze the human condition.

Human Development and Family Sciences

Human Development and Family Sciences (BS)

• Students will communicate complex ideas in oral, written and graphic modalities.

“During undergrad, I worked in a variety of settings that involved children and families. The coursework covered such a variety of subjects I felt like I had a better opportunity to apply my degree to several different career options. I get to use my degree to help the children in our area succeed and meet developmental milestones. Even bigger than that, I am able to help families get the resources they need to be successful.”

Mairin LaGrave 

• Students will demonstrate a comprehension of the cultural and structural diversity in family forms/dynamics.

• Students will demonstrate a comprehension of development processes and outcomes across the lifespan.

• Students will demonstrate a comprehension of research methods utilized in human development and family studies.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of major theories of human development and family studies.

Human Development and Family Sciences

Human Development and Family Sciences (MS)

• Students will be capable of designing and conducting research having the potential of making a substantial contribution to the literature, as well as successfully analyzing data quantitatively.

"I received incredible mentorship from my advisor, Dr. Malinda Colwell, and other faculty at TTU such as Dr. Joey Merrin. They helped me expand my skills as both a researcher and academic as well as provided me with countless opportunities to grow and develop. The statistics courses offered in HDFS made me a competitive and unique PhD applicant. I am so thankful for the HDFS program and the wonderful faculty who invested in me."

Bethany Phelps

• Students will demonstrate professional development through their coursework, professional conference/meeting attendance, and work in their assistantships (as applicable).

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the major theories and frameworks used in Human Development and Family Studies.

Human Development and Family Sciences

Human Development and Family Sciences (PhD)

• Students will be capable of designing and conducting research having the potential of making a substantial contribution to the literature. Students will show a level of expertise which demonstrates their ability to take responsibility for their research.

"The PhD program in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) has prepared me for a career in academia by offering opportunities for research, including leading a major longitudinal research project and publishing in major journals. Additionally, I have gained experience teaching multiple courses in my field. Marketable skills I have gained include writing, editing, public speaking, and mentorship of undergraduate students. All of these will be useful to me as I begin my career as a professor."

Jennifer Chapman, PhD in Human Development and Family Studies

• Students will progress through the PhD program, developing as professionals as they go, with the end result being professionals ready to succeed in an academic, research, or other challenging career path.

• Students will develop progressively from an understanding of the major theories and frameworks used in Human Development and Family Studies, through how to recognize appropriate and inappropriate application of these theories and frameworks in peer reviewed research, to how to develop a study that integrates the appropriate theoretical model in a way that fits with the tenets of that model, and finally, how to present findings of that study in a way that appropriately uses the theoretical model in explaining the study's findings.

Nutritional Sciences

Nutrition (BS)

• Students will be able to use the knowledge gained to solve practical problems in nutrition.

"My nutrition degree prepared me for nursing school, by teaching me study habits that are needed to be successful in the Second Degree Accelerated BSN program at TTUHSc. I am passionate about nutrition and want to be able to provide clients with information that they can continue to use after leaving my care. I feel as though being an RN will allow me to be able to do this."

Taylor Preston

• Student will be able to effectively communicate nutrition information in written and oral form.

• Students will have an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the nutrition.

Nutritional Sciences

Nutritional Sciences (MS)

• Student will be able to design research effective research in the field of nutrition.

"The time at Texas Tech impacted my overall learning of medical and clinical nutrition and will definitely help in my future endeavor of becoming a healthcare professional."

Afrina Hossain Rimu

• Student will be able to effectively communicate nutrition information in written and oral form.

• Students will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge within the field, such as the role of nutrition in health and chronic and acute illnesses.

Nutritional Sciences

Nutritional Sciences (PhD)

• Student will be able to design and conduct research effective research in the field of nutrition.

"I’m so happy that the department of Nutritional Science accepted me in 2018 for the graduate program and provided great courses and a well-equipped lab for doing our research. The diversity we have here, caring, and knowledgeable professors, and funding resources help us be appreciated and focused on our study and present our research and Texas Tech University in the best way. " 

Mahsa Yavari 

• Student will be able to effectively communicate nutrition information in written and oral form.

• Students will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge within the field, such as the role of nutrition in health and chronic and acute illnesses.

Nutritional Sciences

Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (BS)

• Students will be able to use the knowledge gained to solve practical problems in nutrition and dietetics.

"The TTU Nutritional Sciences coursework is demanding but rewarding. The coursework has given me a great knowledge base that I carried into my Dietetic Internship and my career as a dietitian. The Texas Tech Dietetic Internship gave me the opportunity to apply my knowledge through hands-on practice with various dietitians in Lubbock and the surrounding area." 

Courtney Lowe 

• Student will be able to effectively communicate nutrition information in written and oral form.

• Students will have an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the nutrition and dietetics field.

Nutritional Sciences

Nutrition and Dietetics (MS)

• Student will be able to produce evidence based, effective, and professional oral and written communication appropriate for diverse groups, individuals, and the public, using various modalities.

• Student will be able to evaluate nutrition appropriate research.

• Students will be able to integrate advanced knowledge and skills in nutritional sciences with professional issues affecting the nutrition and/or dietetic field.

Personal Financial Planning

Personal Financial Planning (BS)

• Students will demonstrate the financial planning knowledge needed to become competent and ethical financial planning professionals.

"Specifically, my time in the PFP program have helped me tremendously in reaching my goals both inside and outside the classroom. The alumni from the program are so involved and caring about the next generation of planners. Learning from industry thought leaders has been an advantage that has steepened the learning curve but also increased my success/focus."

James Flores, Bachelor's in Personal Financial Planning

• Students will demonstrate the oral communication skills needed to communicate successfully with clients, build relationships, and advise clients on how to meet their financial goals.

• The degree program will prepare students to be professionals who are highly competent in financial planning.

• Students will demonstrate the technological skills needed to function at a high level in the personal financial planning profession.

• Students will demonstrate the written communication skills required to function as a successful professional in the financial planning profession.

Personal Financial Planning

Personal Financial Planning (MS)

• Students will demonstrate the financial planning knowledge needed to become competent and ethical financial planning professionals.

"The Personal Financial Planning (PHP) program has greatly prepared me to succeed in the financial planning industry and has helped me take strides to obtain my dream job. The program has allowed me to gain experience with technological tools, taught me how to network and has given me the opportunity to learn from the most well-known experts in our field. I've had the honor to take part in and lead organizations, give back to the community and polish my soft and technical skills before stepping out into the real world."

Devin DeLapp, Master's in Personal Financial Planning

• Students will demonstrate the oral communication skills needed to communicate successfully with clients, build relationships, and advise clients on how to meet their financial goals.

• The program will prepare students to be professionals who are highly competent in financial planning.

• Students will demonstrate the technological skills needed to function at a high level in the financial planning profession.

• Students will demonstrate the written communication skills required to function as a successful professional in the financial planning profession.

Personal Financial Planning

Personal Financial Planning (PhD)

• Students will demonstrate the financial planning knowledge needed to become competent and ethical financial planning professionals.

"I have spent 4 years at Texas Tech working on my Ph.D. and I have had the opportunity to teach as the instructor of record throughout my experience. I have also had the opportunity to work with a publishing company to help redesign a course. I have been a TEACH fellow to help me improve my teaching skills. All of this has helped me to be extremely marketable as a future faculty member. I have also been mentored extensively in research to help me succeed in academia. I recently had a campus interview for a job and they were very impressed with my credentials, experience, and what I have learned. I appreciate the dedication of the faculty and staff and Texas Tech for helping prepare me so effectively."

Jacob Tenney, PhD in Personal Financial Planning

• Students will be prepared to accept academic positions in colleges and universities. They will be skilled and productive in research as it applies to personal financial planning.

• Students will demonstrate the skills required to become competent and ethical professionals.