The Department of Human Sciences empowers students to pursue meaningful careers that improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. With a focus on real-world experience, hands-on learning, and expert faculty guidance, our programs blend creativity, science, and service to address essential human needs—food, clothing, and shelter. Whether your passion lies in nutrition, interior design, fashion merchandising, or wellness, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to make a lasting impact. Our accredited programs, including the accelerated M.S. in Dietetics with internship, prepare graduates for success in diverse, high-demand industries. At SHSU, you don’t just earn a degree—you prepare to serve, lead, and shape a healthier, more vibrant world.
Explore Human Sciences programs in nutrition, interior design, fashion, and dietetics—preparing you for careers in health, wellness, and creative industries
Expand your education through study abroad and internships that offer real-world experience, cultural insight, and career-building opportunities.
Thanks to a connection made by alumna and KHOU 11 News anchor Mia Gradney, a group of Bearkats gained valuable career preparation and confidence through a new connection with Dress for Success Houston.
The new collaboration is designed to ensure that when there is excess food from campus dining or catered events, it doesn’t go to waste. Instead, these meals provide students with nutritious options.
The Texas Board of Nursing approved a groundbreaking pilot program, led by SHSU’s School of Nursing and its partners, that will allow qualified Bachelor of Science in Nursing-prepared nurses to serve as independent clinical instructors for nursing students.
Margaret Lea Houston Building
1700 University Ave., Ste 119
Box 2177
Huntsville, TX 77341-2177
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