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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.