Oklahoma State University College of Human Environmental Sciences

 




About Us

Since its beginning in 1900 the College of Human Environmental Sciences has been sensitive and responsive to human needs. Students prepare for careers from restaurant management and fashion design to dietetics and marriage and family therapy. CHES has a rich tradition of applying scientific principles to the relationships between humans and their environments.

Innovative research on the health benefits of certain foods, development of protective apparel and textiles, state of the art facilities for future hospitality leaders and the latest design in early childhood learning environments provide CHES students the tools needed for experiential learning. World class faculty, laboratories, global experiences, and relevant internships ensure CHES graduates have the skill and knowledge required to solve human problems and enhance human lives in a global context today and tomorrow.

Department of Design, Housing and Merchandising
In the Classroom
Courses within DHM are a combination of artistic and technical application. Students will learn to develop concepts from the drawing board to implementation.

In You
Students majoring in Design, Housing and Merchandising are innovative, artistic, business savvy, and forward-thinking.

In the Real World
DHM students find careers in the apparel and interior design and merchandising industries. From designing to managing a store, our students are prepared for the fast-paced and everchanging world of apparel and interior design and merchandising.

In the Know
  • One of thirteen Apparel Design and Production programs recognized through the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA)
  • Students participate in exciting internships across the nation and around the world
  • Students have the opportunity to participate in Northern Italy Design and Merchandising Immersion
  • Graduating seniors within DHM are highly competitive in their respective industries and routinely secure excellent starting opportunities
  • Student chapters of diverse professional organizations provide leadership opportunities
  • DHM faculty awarded recognition of excellence in teaching, research, design competitions and outreach
Department of Human Development and Family Science
In the Classroom
Courses within HDFS are a combination of human development and relationship dynamics studies. Students learn to understand the developmental stages of humans throughout all ages and how to provide the appropriate support and service.

In You
Students majoring in Human Development and Family Science are caring, service-oriented, organized, and hardworking.

In the Real World
“I have so many employers asking about the possibility of one of our students serving their internship at a particular location—especially since the student is from the HDFS department! I often hear the employers ask: “By the way, I’ve got a position open. Are any of the HDFS students ready for a job?” Kelly Roberts, HDFS Internship Coordinator

In the Know
  • Child and Family Services interns provide over 38,000 hours of support to the Human Sciences field
  • Estimated value and economic impact of interns and student teachers for Oklahoma is $600,000
  • Two student teaching experiences for Early Childhood Education students
  • ECE student teachers provide over 10,000 hours of classroom support each year
  • 100% of Early Childhood Education students passed the certification tests and have applied for license
School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration
In The Classroom
Our undergraduate degree program has been known as a program of distinction for over 65 years. Students are prepared for careers in hospitality through meaningful teaching, quality laboratory practices, and supervised industry work experiences and internships. Learning is “hands on” and provides a bridge between the classroom and professional practice in the field. Courses within the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration are a combination of hospitality and business related application. Students learn management, marketing, accounting, financial analysis, operations and production and service quality within the hospitality and tourism field. In You If you consider yourself to be personable, business minded, creative, and enjoy working with people from a variety of cultures and diverse backgrounds, then the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration might be just for you.

In The Real World
HRAD students will find a wide variety of careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. From managing a restaurant, planning corporate meetings and events to running a resort, our students are prepared for the fast-paced and ever changing world of hotel and restaurant administration.

In The Know
  • OSU’s HRAD Program is ranked 7th in the nation out of 128 similar programs
  • Hosts an annual Career Fair featuring over 35 hospitality companies
  • The only fully integrated teaching curriculum including restaurants and a hotel operated by the School in the central plains states
  • Features an international hospitality learning experience in Switzerland each summer
  • Leadership opportunities for students through student hospitality associations and departmental special events
  • Students complete 800 hours of hands-on work experience including a domestic or international internship
Department of Nutritional Sciences
In the Classroom
Nutritional Sciences courses integrate human nutrition, food service administration, food science, chemistry, physiology, management, and interpersonal skills.

In You
Students majoring in Nutritional Sciences are analytical, health conscious, research minded, and driven.

In the Real World
Nutrition professionals work in a wide range of settings, in both the public and private sector and assume an array of challenging responsibilities. Career opportunities for a registered/licensed dietitian include: health care dietitian and administrator, nutrition or food science researcher, fitness/wellness consultant, food service design consultant, dietary products or equipment representative, public health nutritionist, entrepreneur in dietetic programs and services, and corporate dietitian/nutritionist.

In the Know
  • This program reaches all counties in Oklahoma with nutrition and food safety education
  • NSCI students enjoy a high acceptance rate when applying to medical school, allied health programs, graduate schools and dietetic internships
  • Students complete internships across the state, nation, and abroad
  • 95% of OSU dietetic option graduates pass the examination to become Registered Dietitians
  • NSCI students are actively involved with their own important research projects

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