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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Department of Human Development and Consumer Sciences


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Who’s Who in the Department

Chair:
Marcella Norwood

Professors:
Carole Goodson, Barbara L. Stewart

Associate Professors:
Shirley Ezell, Katy Greenwood, Andrew Hines, Holly M. Hutchins, Marcella M. Norwood, JungKun Park, Consuelo Waight

Department Overview

The Department of Human Development and Consumer Science (HDCS) produces a stream of well educated and dedicated professionals in the fields of retail management, and training and development. Through its students, the department contributes to the economic growth and the quality of life by providing career oriented graduates who are trained to become innovators and leaders in their community.

The Retailing and Consumer Science bachelor’s degree develops professionals with a foundation in consumer-orientated business practices in the fields of retailing, e-tailing fashion merchangdising, customer service, and technology entrepreneurship. The Professional Studies Option allows students to individualize their choice of specialization to meet career interests and opportunities.

The Human Resources Development degree educates professionals to help organizations perform better by empowering its employees to perform better. Students learn useful tools to design and deliver workplace training, facilitating organizational change and increasing productivity.

The programs of study prepare students for career opportunities in business and industry, public service organizations, government and school systems. These undergraduate degree programs provide a pathway to Master’s degrees in Foresight, Human Resource Development, and Global Retailing.

Programs

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