School of Human Sciences
Director: Michael E. Newman
Office: (662) 325-2950
The mission of the School of Human Sciences is to improve the well-being of individuals, families, communities and related businesses and industries through teaching, research and outreach. An integrative approach is carried out in these program areas:
- Agricultural Information Science and Education (AISE)
- Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising (ATM)
- Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS)
The School of Human Sciences currently has the following accreditations: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in Vocational Home Economics and Agriculture.
The commitment of Human Sciences’ faculty and staff to excellence is evident in teaching, especially considering the growth, demand for the programs offered in the School, and the number of teaching and advising awards received by the faculty. The School of Human Sciences has more Grisham Master Teachers and CALS Excellence in Teaching Awards than any other unit within the Division and College. The School remains committed to this path of excellence, striving to provide students with contemporary programs and outstanding learning opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The School provides strong curricula and excellent teaching and advising.
The School’s programs are strong components of the land grant institution, which is designed to provide outreach to the community and state. The School’s commitment to this process is evident in several outreach programs, such as its early childhood development work. Human Sciences faculty and graduates work with people in and across a variety of settings, including homes; schools; clinical settings; community agencies and institutions; and business, industry, and government. Graduates are prepared to address the social and economic challenges that face the state and its communities.
Agricultural Information Science (AIS) Major
Academic Coordinator: Emily Shaw
Office: (662) 325-7703
Agricultural Information Science is the science of assisting others to learn how to access, analyze, apply, and amend information to solve problems in agriculture. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to enter professions requiring extensive knowledge and skill in solving agricultural and agriculturally-related problems. Students are prepared to meet agriculture industry’s needs for individuals who can create, access, disseminate, apply, amend, and integrate information to solve problems in agriculture. Agricultural Information Science graduates may become involved in a variety of occupations in agricultural business and industry, education, production, extension, public relations, and others. The major requires 124 semester hours as shown in the catalog description. Students may choose to complete a concentration in either Teaching or Agricultural Leadership. These concentrations are achieved by completing a combination of 42 hours of specified courses and restricted electives as approved by an AIS advisor. Those students who would prefer an emphasis in communications will need to complete the Agricultural Leadership Concentration and complete their electives in communication, subject to advisor approval.
The Teaching Concentration is designed to provide skills for individuals seeking careers in production agriculture or secondary school education. The Agricultural Leadership Concentration is designed to provide skills for individuals seeking careers in business, industry and extension.
Students desiring to receive certification to teach in secondary agriculture programs will need to complete certification requirements. The Agricultural Education teacher education program at Mississippi State University is NCATE accredited. Students must conform to the policies on teacher education, as explained under “Teacher Licensure” elsewhere in this catalog.
Graduates will have knowledge of
- agricultural and ecological information sciences;
- principles of teaching and learning;
- basic agricultural sciences;
- theories and principles of human communication; and
- agricultural business principles.
Graduates will be able to
- plan and conduct education programs in classroom and community settings;
- assess and prioritize the needs and goals of various audiences;
- develop strategies to meet constituents’ needs and accomplish goals;
- assess the appropriateness of strategies and revise the strategies as needed;
- communicate effectively orally and in writing to various audiences; and
- access and analyze information.
In capstone courses, students produce and present reports that demonstrate the performance learning objectives. In addition to faculty assessment, external assessors from other departments and from typical clientele audiences observe presentations and provide feedback.
Field experience supervisors and co-curricular sponsors, along with student participants, provide feedback about the field experience using a form based on the learning objectives.
Agricultural Information Science Minor
The Agricultural Information Science (AIS) minor is offered to allow students in other majors to develop leadership and human relation skills needed by new graduates entering the agriculture workforce. Students will enhance their communication, leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills to become effective employees in the agricultural workforce. Students must complete a minimum of 16 hours of AIS coursework from a list of approved courses.
Agricultural Science (AGS) Major
Academic Coordinator: Emily Shaw
Office: (662) 325-7703
The Agricultural Science degree prepares individuals for a variety of agricultural related careers. Many agricultural businesses and organizations are seeking graduates who have a diversified knowledge of agriculture and life sciences, which includes production agriculture, business, leadership and management. Many graduates become involved in agriculture business and industry, production agriculture operations, international agriculture development or pursue advanced study in areas such as nutrition and agricultural education.
Agricultural Science allows students to develop a high concentration of science and specialized agricultural study. Through the Agricultural Science degree program, a student can pursue a bachelor of science in agriculture and develop specialization areas that will serve his/her individual needs and interests. For the degree requirements, students must complete 124 hours, which includes 18 hours of science and 58 hours of agricultural science. Thirty hours will be agricultural science electives, which must be taken from two different agriculture focus areas within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. (See advisor for suggested focus areas.) The student should select agricultural focus areas that are closely related and complement each other and are related to the career objectives of the student. At least 12 hours in each agricultural focus area must be 3000-4000 level courses. The student will also have 14 hours of agriculture and science electives to complete which should also complement the selected agricultural focus areas. At least three hours must be a natural life science.
Graduates will have knowledge of
- the diversified field of agriculture;
- basic agricultural sciences;
- leadership principles;
- the basic principles of production; and
- the application of basic science principles to production agriculture and agricultural business management.
Graduates will be able to
- plan and conduct basic agricultural research;
- manage an agricultural enterprise (business or production);
- provide leadership in a variety of employment settings; and
- communicate effectively orally and in writing to various audiences.
In various courses, students produce and present reports that demonstrate the performance learning objectives. In addition to faculty assessment, external assessors from other departments and from typical clientele audiences observe presentations and provide feedback.
Internship supervisors and co-curricular sponsors, along with student participants, provide feedback about the internship using a form based on the learning objectives.
Human Sciences (HS) Major
The Human Sciences degree provides educational, research, and outreach programs related to the interaction of people with their environment. More importantly, the multidisciplinary areas within Human Sciences focus more on the basic human needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, human interaction and relationships, commerce and family life. In light of the current trends and anticipated changes, the mission of the Human Sciences degree is to prepare students to conduct research and outreach activities to impact the social, health, and economic concerns facing individuals, families, and communities.
The following concentrations are offered in the School of Human Sciences: Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising (ATM); and Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS).
Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising (ATM) Concentration
Academic Coordinator: Emily Shaw
This program is designed to provide students with an understanding of fashion and textile industries, consumer behavior, product development, business principles, and technology applications. Students concentrate in one of two areas: Merchandising or Apparel Production and Design. Merchandising combines an overview of the fashion industry, consumer behavior, product development, planning, buying business operations and entrepreneurship. Apparel Production and Design emphasizes the total design and production process from inception to finished product and its ultimate sale to the consumer. Specialized labs and industry software provide students with extensive hands-on experience in the latest design, product development, and fashion retailing technology applications. A grade of “C” or better is required for all major courses (Human Sciences courses).
Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS) Concentration
Academic Coordinator: Emily Shaw
This program offers an interdisciplinary lifespan approach to the study of children, youth, and families. It encompasses specialty areas in preschool teaching, childcare, youth studies, family studies, child life, and family and consumer sciences teacher education. Students develop an awareness of trends, issues and public policy affecting families; analyze factors that influence cognitive, emotional, social and physical development in the contexts of culture and family. Graduates enter diverse public and private sectors that focus on enabling children, youth, and families to function effectively in today’s complex society.
Specific course work is required to specialize in each area or meet Class A teacher licensure requirements for family and consumer sciences in the state of Mississippi. Specific course work is also required to specialize in child life, preschool education, youth studies, or family studies. A grade of “C” or better is required for all major courses (Human Sciences courses).
The Family and Consumer Sciences teacher education program at Mississippi State University is NCATE accredited. Students must conform to the policies on teacher education, as explained under “Teacher Licensure” elsewhere in this catalog. Following is a list of courses taught in selected Mississippi high schools and vo-tech centers: family dynamics, resource management, nutrition and wellness, family and individual health, personal development, and child development. Family and Consumer Sciences teachers can also teach in high school Occupational Programs (such as food production, childcare, and clothing production). Some additional on-the-job training is required to teach these courses. Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences (Family and Consumer Sciences Education emphasis) degree from the School of Human Sciences at Mississippi State University leads to licensure to teach these courses.
Gerontology Minor/Certificate
Graduate Certificate Coordinator: Associate Professor Joe Wilmoth
Undergraduate Minor Coordinator: Associate Professor Carolyn Adams-Price
The Gerontology Minor/Certificate provides students with current factual and theoretical data along with practical experience relating to the process of aging. It is a multidisciplinary effort with contributions from a variety of departments cutting across several colleges. Students completing the requirements will earn a minor/certificate in gerontology.
This area of study is open to students from all colleges within the University. The Gerontology Minor/Certificate was developed to supplement the student’s chosen major. Undergraduate students wishing to complete the Gerontology requirements will select a major in addition to electing 15 hours of gerontology course work.
Agricultural Information Science (AIS) Major
Academic Coordinator: Emily Shaw
Office: (662) 325-7703
General Education Requirements
| English Composition | ||
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or EN 1163 | Accelerated Composition I | |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EN 1173 | Accelerated Composition II | |
| Mathematics | ||
| MA 1313 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MA 1323 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| or MA /ST 2113 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| Science | ||
| BIO 1134 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 1144 | Biology II | 4 |
| CH 1043 | Survey of Chemistry I | 3 |
| or CH 1053 | Survey of Chemistry II | |
| or CH 1213 | Chemistry I | |
| Humanities | ||
| Select from General Education courses | 6 | |
| Fine Arts | ||
| Select from General Education courses | 3 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| AEC 2713 | Introduction to Food and Resource Economics | 3 |
| or EC 2113 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| or EC 2123 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| PSY 1013 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Major Core | ||
| ADS 1114 | Animal Science | 4 |
| AEC 3133 | Introductory Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AIS 2413 | Introduction to Agricultural Information Science | 3 |
| AIS 3333 | Professional Presentations in Agriculture and Life Sciences | 3 |
| AIS 3803 | Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences | 3 |
| AIS 4403 | Development of Youth Programs | 3 |
| AIS 4424 | Teaching Methods in Agriculture and Human Sciences | 4 |
| PSS 1313 | Plant Science | 3 |
| or BIO 2113 | Plant Biology | |
| PSS 3301 | Soils Laboratory | 1 |
| PSS 3303 | Soils | 3 |
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by the successful completion of AIS 3333 or AIS 4424 | 3-4 | |
| Writing Requirement | ||
| AIS 3203 | Professional Writing in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences | 3 |
| Computer Literacy | ||
| AIS 4203 | Applications of Computer Technology to Agricultural Information Science and Education | 3 |
Teaching Concentration (TC)
| AIS 4113 | Methods of Teaching Agriscience | 3 |
| AIS 4873 | Professional Seminar in Agricultural Information Science and Education | 3 |
| AIS 4886 | Teaching Internship in Agriculture Information Science and Education | 6 |
| AIS 4896 | Teaching Internship in Agriculture Information Science and Education | 6 |
| EDX 3213 | Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children and Youth | 3 |
| ABE 1073 | Agricultural Mechanics | 3 |
| PSS 4343 | Controlled Environment Agriculture | 3 |
| Restricted Plant Science Elective 1 | ||
| Restricted Environmental Science Elective 2 | ||
| Restricted Animal Science Elective 3 | ||
| Agriculture electives | 6-7 | |
| Free electives | 8 | |
| 1 | Select one course from PSS 2343, PSS 2423, PSS 3133, PSS 3923, PSS 4103, PSS 4123, PSS 4133, PSS 4613, FO 2113 |
| 2 | |
| 3 | Select one course from ADS 2102, ADS 3142, ADS 3213, ADS 3223, ADS 3312,ADS 3314 ADS 3812, ADS 4113, ADS 4212,ADS 4222 ADS 4232, ADS 4814, PO 3313 |
Agricultural Leadership Concentration (AGLD)
| CO 1003 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| CO 3213 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| PHI 1123 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| or MGT 3823 | Socially Responsible Leadership | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Political Leadership | ||
| EXL 1191 | Leadership Studies Internship I | 1 |
| AIS 3500 | Internship in Agricultural Information Science | 3 |
| Agricultural Leadership Elective | 3 | |
Choose one of the following: | ||
| AEC 4413 | Public Problems of Agriculture | 3 |
| or ENS 2103 | Introduction to Environmental Science | |
| or PS 2703 | Introduction to Public Policy | |
| Professional Electives 1 | 18 | |
| Ag/Business/Communication Electives 2 | 8 | |
| Free electives | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
| 1 | Electives must be approved by the advisor and related to a focus area or career objective. |
| 2 | Electives should be chosen in consultation with an advisor and be chosen from the areas of agriculture, business, management, marketing, or communication. |
Agricultural Information Science (AIS) Minor
| Required courses | 10 | |
| Introduction to Agricultural Information Science | ||
| Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences | ||
| Teaching Methods in Agriculture and Human Sciences | ||
| Electives (choose two of the following) | 6 | |
| Professional Presentations in Agriculture and Life Sciences | ||
| Objectives and Procedures of Programs in Agricultural Information Science and Education | ||
| Development of Youth Programs | ||
| International Agricultural Education | ||
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Agricultural Science (AGS) Major
Major Advisor: Professor Kirk Swortzel
Office: (662) 325-7837
General Education Requirements
| English Composition | ||
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or EN 1163 | Accelerated Composition I | |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EN 1173 | Accelerated Composition II | |
| Mathematics | ||
| MA 1313 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Select from General Education courses | 3 | |
| Science | ||
| BIO 1134 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 1144 | Biology II | 4 |
| CH 1043 | Survey of Chemistry I | 3 |
| or CH 1213 | Chemistry I | |
| Humanities | ||
| Select from General Education courses | 6 | |
| Fine Arts | ||
| Select from General Education courses | 3 | |
| Social Science | ||
| AEC 2713 | Introduction to Food and Resource Economics | 3 |
| or EC 2113 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| or EC 2123 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Select from General Education courses | 3 | |
| Major Core | ||
| ABE 1863 | Engineering Technology in Agriculture | 3 |
| ADS 1114 | Animal Science | 4 |
| AEC 3133 | Introductory Agribusiness Management | 3 |
| AIS 3333 | Professional Presentations in Agriculture and Life Sciences | 3 |
| AIS 3500 | Internship in Agricultural Information Science | 1-6 |
| CH 1051 | Experimental Chemistry | 1 |
| CH 1053 | Survey of Chemistry II | 3 |
| or CH 1223 | Chemistry II | |
| EPP 2213 | Introduction to Insects | 3 |
| or EPP 4113 | Principles of Plant Pathology | |
| PSS 1313 | Plant Science | 3 |
| or BIO 2113 | Plant Biology | |
| PSS 3301 | Soils Laboratory | 1 |
| PSS 3303 | Soils | 3 |
| 15 hours from each of two agriculture focus areas 1 | 30 | |
| Agriculture/science electives 1,2 | 14 | |
| Free electives | 6 | |
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| AIS 3333 | Professional Presentations in Agriculture and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Writing Requirement | ||
| AIS 3203 | Professional Writing in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences | 3 |
| Computer Literacy | ||
| AIS 4203 | Applications of Computer Technology to Agricultural Information Science and Education | 3 |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
| 1 | See advisor for approved courses. |
| 2 | 3 hours must be a natural/life science. |
Human Sciences (HS) Major
Human Development and Family Studies Concentration
| English Composition | 6 | |
| English Composition I | ||
or EN 1163 | Accelerated Composition I | |
| English Composition II | ||
or EN 1173 | Accelerated Composition II | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Select from General Education courses | ||
| Science | 6-8 | |
| See emphasis area | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| MA 1313 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Select from General Education courses above MA 1313 (3 hrs) | ||
| Humanities | 6 | |
| Select from General Education courses | ||
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| See emphasis area | ||
| Individual and Family Development Emphasis | ||
| Science with Laboratory (Child Life option must take BIO 1004) * | 6 | |
| Science * | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science * | 6 | |
| CO 1003 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Computer Literacy course | 3 | |
| AIS 3203 | Professional Writing in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences | 3 |
| or EDF 3413 | Writing for Thinking | |
| or EPY 3513 | Writing in the Behavioral Sciences | |
| or MGT 3213 | Organizational Communications | |
| or SO 3103 | Social Theory I | |
| HS 1701 | Survey of Human Sciences | 1 |
| HS 1813 | Individual and Family Development through the Lifespan * | 3 |
| HS 3303 | Consumer Economics | 3 |
| HS 3813 | Lifespan Theory | 3 |
| HS 4333 | Families, Legislation and Public Policy | 3 |
| HS 4424 | Teaching Methods in Agriculture and Human Sciences | 4 |
| HS 4701 | Internship Placement Seminar | 1 |
| HS 4702 | Human Sciences Senior Seminar | 2 |
| HS 4803 | Parenting | 3 |
| HS 4853 | The Family: A Human Ecological Perspective | 3 |
| HS 4883 | Risk, Resilience and Preventive Interventions | 3 |
| Hours from option | 39-41 | |
| Free electives | 9-11 | |
| Total hours | 124 | |
| Child Studes (Preschool/Child Life) Option | 39-41 | |
| Child Health and Nutrition | ||
or HS 4834 | The Hospitalized Child | |
| Pre-natal and Infant Development | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Child Care Procedures | ||
| Designing Child Care Programs | ||
| PreK-K Teacher Candidacy Internship ((12 hours)) | ||
or HS 4760 | Child Studies Internship | |
or HS 4770 | Child Life Internship | |
| Development and Administration of Child Service Programs | ||
| Child Life Foundations (required for Child Life) | ||
| Teaching Children's Literature at the Elementary and Middle Levels | ||
| Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children and Youth | ||
| Facilitative Skills Development | ||
| Youth Studies Option | 39 | |
| Youth Studies Internship (12 hours) | ||
| Positive Youth Development | ||
| Choose three of the following (9 hours): | ||
| Development of Youth Programs | ||
| Human Sexual Behavior | ||
| Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children and Youth | ||
| Facilitative Skills Development | ||
| Choose 15 hours from the following restricted electives or other option area: | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Environments for Special Needs | ||
| Human Development in the Context of Leisure and Recreation | ||
| Drug Use and Abuse | ||
| Teaching the Disadvantaged Child | ||
| Principles of Educational Psychology | ||
| Giftedness/Creativity | ||
| Psychology and Education of the Mentally Retarded | ||
| Cultural and Racial Minorities | ||
| Introduction to Social Research | ||
| Deviant Behavior | ||
| Violence in the United States | ||
| Criminological Theory | ||
| Juvenile Delinquency | ||
| Sociology of Sport | ||
| Basketball and Football Officials | ||
| Adapted Physical Education | ||
| Sport Psychology | ||
| Coaching Football | ||
| Coaching Basketball | ||
| General Safety Methods | ||
| Coaching Softball and Baseball | ||
| Principles of Management and Production | ||
| Organizational Communications | ||
| Introduction to Human Resource Management | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Staffing in Organizations | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Retailing | ||
| Personal Selling | ||
| Advertising | ||
| Family Studies Option | 39 | |
| Child Development | ||
| Environments for Special Needs | ||
| Family Resource Management | ||
| Introduction to Gerontology | ||
| Family Studies Internship. (12 hrs) | ||
| Adult Development: The Middle Years | ||
| Family Interaction | ||
| Positive Youth Development | ||
| Facilitative Skills Development | ||
| Human Sexual Behavior | ||
| Total hours needed for major | 124 | |
| Family & Consumer Sciences Education Emphasis | ||
| Survey of Chemistry I * | ||
| Science with laboratory (6 hrs - see General Education requirments) * | ||
| Professional Writing in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences 1 | ||
or EDF 3413 | Writing for Thinking | |
| Social Foundations of Education | ||
| Planning for the Diversity of Learners | ||
| Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children and Youth | ||
| Human Development and Learning Strategies in Education | ||
| Evaluating Learning | ||
| Psychology of Adolescence * | ||
| Practicum in Secondary Education | ||
| Health Trends and Topics | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Human Sexual Behavior | ||
| Apparel Design I | ||
| Science of Food Preparation | ||
| Child Health and Nutrition | ||
| Individual and Family Nutrition | ||
| Textiles for Apparel | ||
| Product Development II | ||
| Interior Design Fundamentals | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Field Experience (1-6 hrs, minimum of 5) | ||
| Consumer Economics 2 | ||
| Family Resource Management | ||
| Families, Legislation and Public Policy | ||
| Teaching Methods in Agriculture and Human Sciences 3 | ||
| Curriculum in Human Sciences | ||
| Parenting | ||
| Teaching Internship in Human Sciences | ||
| Teaching Internship in Human Sciences | ||
| Total hours | 124 | |
| * | Meets General Education requirement |
| 1 | Fulfills writing requirement |
| 2 | Fulfills oral communication requirement |
| 3 | Fulfills computer literacy requirement |
Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising (ATM) Concentration
| English | 6 | |
| English Composition I | ||
| English Composition II | ||
| Fine Arts (General Education) | 3 | |
| Any Gen Ed course | ||
| Natural Sciences (2 labs required from Gen Ed) | 6-8 | |
| Any Gen Ed course | ||
| Extra Science (if appropriate) | 3 | |
| Survey of Chemistry I | ||
| Math (General Education) | 6-9 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Business Statistical Methods I | ||
or ST 2113 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| Humanities (General Education) | 6 | |
| 3 hours Foreign Language | ||
| 3 hours Gen Ed course | ||
| Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen Ed) | 6 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Major Core Courses | 3 | |
| Survey of Human Sciences | ||
| Human Sciences Senior Seminar | ||
| Concentration Courses | 85 | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics 1 | ||
| Visual Design in Dress | ||
| Apparel Design I | ||
| Professional Protocol | ||
| Textiles for Apparel | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | ||
| Product Development II | ||
| Fashion Retailing | ||
| Merchandising and Promotion Strategies | ||
| Visual Merchandising | ||
| Historic Costume | ||
| Social-Psychological Aspects of Clothing | ||
| Internship Placement Seminar | ||
| ATM Senior Portfolio | ||
| Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising Internship | ||
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| Teaching Methods in Agriculture and Human Sciences | ||
| Writing Requirement | ||
| See advisor for approved courses | ||
| Computer Literacy | ||
| Product Development I | ||
| Apparel Production and Design Area | 6 | |
| Apparel Design II | ||
| Computer-Aided Design for Human Sciences | ||
| Restricted Electives 1 | 26 | |
| Merchandising Area | 3 | |
| Merchandise Planning and Buying | ||
| Restricted Electives 1 | 29 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
| 1 | See advisor for list of approved courses. |
Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising Minor
| Required Credits | 10 | |
| Visual Design in Dress | ||
| Textiles for Apparel ((pre-requisite: CH 1043)) | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | ||
| Elective Credits | 12 | |
| Apparel Design I | ||
| Product Development I | ||
| Product Development II | ||
| Fashion Retailing | ||
| Visual Merchandising | ||
| Historic Costume | ||
| Apparel Design II | ||
| Social-Psychological Aspects of Clothing | ||
| Merchandise Planning and Buying | ||
| Entrepreneurship for Human Sciences | ||
| Creative Design Techniques | ||
| Study Tour | ||
| Computer-Aided Design for Human Sciences | ||
Approved upper division ATM design course of your choice | ||
| Total hours | 22 | |
Gerontology Minor/Certificate
Graduate Certificate Coordinator: Associate Professor Joe Wilmoth
Undergraduate Minor Coordinator: Associate Professor Carolyn Adams-Price
Undergraduate Minor Requirements: (minimum 15 hours)
| HS 4403 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| Choose at least three of the following: | ||
| Dynamics of Aging | ||
| Issues in Aging | ||
| Aging and Physical Activity | ||
| Aging and Disability | ||
| Adult Development: The Middle Years | ||
| Consumer Aspects of Aging | ||
| Psychology of Aging | ||
| Aging and Retirement in American Society | ||
| Sociology of Death and Dying | ||
| Human Behavior and the social Environment II | ||
| Social Work with the Aged | ||
| Choose one of the following (may include courses from above): | ||
| Environments for Special Needs | ||
| Families, Legislation and Public Policy | ||
| Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle | ||
| Health and Society | ||
| Social Welfare Policy II | ||
DIS or Practicum in Aging | ||
Graduate Certificate Requirements (minimum 13 hours)
| HS 6403 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| Choose at least three of the following: | ||
| Dynamics of Aging | ||
| Psychology of Aging | ||
| Aging and Retirement in American Society | ||
| Sociology of Death and Dying | ||
| Consumer Aspects of Aging | ||
| Adult Development: The Middle Years | ||
| Counseling Elderly Clients | ||
| Issues in Aging | ||
Agricultural Info Sci & Ed Courses
AIS 2413 Introduction to Agricultural Information Science: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. History and principles of agricultural education programs;program development, management, and community involvement;career opportunities in agricultural education
AIS 2613 Introduction to Information and Decision Science in Agroecosystems: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Introductory course to the science of helping people learn how to access, analyze, apply and amend information to solve problems in agriculture
AIS 2990 Special Topics in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
AIS 3203 Professional Writing in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Basic principles of and techniques in communicating information relevant to agriculture/agri- business, natural resources., and home economics. (Prerequisite: Completion of EN 1103 and 1113 or equivalent and Junior Standing). Three hours lecture. Basic principles of and techniques in communicating information relevant to agriculture/agribusiness, natural resources and human sciences
AIS 3333 Professional Presentations in Agriculture and Life Sciences: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Strategies and techniques for effective presentations in agriculture, life sciences and natural resourses. Emphasis on oral and visual techniques for formal and non-formal situations
AIS 3500 Internship in Agricultural Information Science: 1-6 hours.
(Hours and credit to be arranged and shall not exceed a total of six hours). Supervised field experiences shall center around experiences related to participation in professional activities relating to problems, methods, and skills basic to agricultural and extension education
AIS 3803 Leadership Development in Agriculture and Life Sciences: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Fall semester. Dynamic interactions of personal characteristics, knowledge and expertise; inter- personal influence; professional commitment; organizational planning and goals; and power for effective leadership in agricultural professions
AIS 4000 Directed Individual Study in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credit to be arranged
AIS 4103 Objectives and Procedures of Programs in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing). Three hours lecture. Identification and development of objectives; techniques used in Agricultural and Extension educational procedures; relationships with U.S.D.A., experiment stations, and other agrucultural agencies
AIS 4113 Methods of Teaching Agriscience: 3 hours.
Prerequisite: AIS 4203/6203 or consent of instructor. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Objectives, materials, and teaching methods for planning, organizing, and managing agricultural science programs
AIS 4203 Applications of Computer Technology to Agricultural Information Science and Education: 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CS 1013 or BIS 3713 or equivalent). Two-hours lecture and two-hours laboratory. Application of micro- computer technology in agricultural and extension education; data storage and retrieval; and use of canned computer programs in agricultural and educational settings
AIS 4303 Applications of Information Technologies in Agricultural Learning Systems: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: AIS 4203/6203 or consent of instructor). Two hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Advanced applications of computer and related information technologies in agricultural learning systems; designing and developing hypermedia-based materials for formal and non- formal agricultural instructional programs
AIS 4403 Development of Youth Programs: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Needs and interests of youth; developing, managing, and evaluating formal and non-formal youth education programs; volunteer and paraprofessional staff development; securing and developing supportive services
AIS 4424 Teaching Methods in Agriculture and Human Sciences: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: College of Ag and Life Science major and junior standing). Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Planning instruction; selection teaching techniques; developing teaching plans; teaching agricultural/human science topics; using instructional technologies; and evaluating learner progress. (Same as HS 4424/6424)
AIS 4503 International Agricultural Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Examination of formal and non-formal agricultural education systems and related situations and processes that influence agricultural development in developing countries
AIS 4873 Professional Seminar in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and senior standing). Three hours lecture. Legal, professional, administrative and curricular issues in agricultural and extension education. Includes needs assessment, community involvement and problem solving to plan formal and informal programs
AIS 4886 Teaching Internship in Agriculture Information Science and Education: 6 hours.
Must be taken concurrently with AIS 4896. (Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and senior standing). Supervised observation and directed teaching in respective field of endorsement
AIS 4896 Teaching Internship in Agriculture Information Science and Education: 6 hours.
Must be taken concurrently with AIS 4886. (Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and senior standing). Supervised observation and directed teaching in respective field of endorsement
AIS 4990 Special Topics in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
AIS 6103 Objectives and procedures of Programs in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing). Three hours lecture. Identification and development of objectives; techniques used in Agricultural and Extension educational procedures; relationships with U.S.D.A., experiment stations, and other agrucultural agencies
AIS 6113 Methods of Teaching Agriscience: 3 hours.
Prerequisite: AIS 4203/6203 or consent of instructor. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Objectives, materials, and teaching methods for planning, organizing, and managing agricultural science programs
AIS 6203 Applications of Information Technologies in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CS 1013 or BIS 3713 or equivalent). Two-hours lecture and two-hours laboratory. Application of micro- computer technology in agricultural and extension education; data storage and retrieval; and use of canned computer programs in agricultural and educational settings
AIS 6303 Applications of Information Technologies in Agricultural Learning Systems: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: AIS 4203/6203 or consent of instructor). Two hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Advanced applications of computer and related information technologies in agricultural learning systems; designing and developing hypermedia-based materials for formal and non- formal agricultural instructional programs
AIS 6403 Development of Youth Programs: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Needs and interests of youth; developing, managing, and evaluating formal and non-formal youth education programs; volunteer and paraprofessional staff development; securing and developing supportive services
AIS 6503 International Agricultural Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Examination of formal and non-formal agricultural education systems and related situations and processes that influence agricultural development in developing countries
AIS 6990 Special Topics in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
AIS 7000 Directed Individual Study in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
AIS 8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
AIS 8203 Advanced Communication in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. (1 1/2 hours each). Updating of priciples of communicating information in the fields of agriculture/ agribusiness, natural resources, and home economics; review and updating of communications techniques
AIS 8243 Administration and Supervision in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Principles in developing and administering programs in agricultural and extension education with attention to federal-state-local relationships and surpervisory procedures
AIS 8263 Public Relations in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Publics to be dealt with, public relations media; methods and techniques of establishing and maintaining desirable public relations
AIS 8403 Directing Learning Experience in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Theory and practice in directing learning activities. Using instructional technology. Delivering instruction for formal and non-formal groups
AIS 8413 Methods of Planned Change in Agricultural and Extension Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture.A study of the theories and processes used by change agents to plan, influence and accomplish change in social, educational and corporate environments
AIS 8503 Program Planning and Development in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Principles, theory, and practice in developing local and state programs of vocational, technical, and extension education
AIS 8513 Volunteer Development in Agricultural and Extension Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Principles, theory and practice of volunteer development in extension education, high schools, communities, and/or non-profit organizations
AIS 8523 Teaching Out-of-School Groups in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Orginizing, planning, and instructing out-of-school groups in agricultural and extension education; identifying and assessing needs of clientele; and evaluating effectiveness
AIS 8593 Historical Foundations of Agriculture and Human Science: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Historical development of agricultural education/human sciences program; implications, influences, and evaluation of polices impacting the future of agricultural education and human sciences
AIS 8606 Teaching Internship in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 6 hours.
(Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate certification pro- gram, teacher education and student teaching). Supervised observation and directed teaching in Agricultural Infor- mation Science and Education
AIS 8693 Philosophical Foundations of Agriculture and Human Sciences: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Philosophies,foundational theories, and research on teaching and learning processes applied to formal and non-formal programs in agricultural education and human sciecnes
AIS 8703 Evaluation of Agricultural Information Science and Education Programs: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Evaluation principles and procedures used in developing and analyzing vocational, technical, and extension education programs
AIS 8801 Graduate Professional Seminar in AIS: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. Preparing research adn programs for publication and dissemination and participating as a professional in the publication process
AIS 8803 Applying Research Methods to Agricultural Information Science and Education: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Principles and techniques for planning, conducting, and reporting research; development of effective design of research problems; emphasis on understanding and evaluating scientific reports
AIS 8990 Special Topics in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
AIS 9000 Dissertation Research/ Dissertation in Agricultural Information Science and Education: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
AIS 9583 Analysis and Interpretation of Data in Ag and Extension Education Research: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor). Three hours lecture. Principles and techniques for collecting, analyzing, and reporting research in agricultural and extension education. Emphasis on student research project development, student authorship
Human Sciences Courses
HS 1001 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse arrary of topics that provide students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members
HS 1523 Visual Design in Dress: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Application of basic art principles to selection and design of clothing; physical, cultural, social, aesthetic, and psychological aspects of dress
HS 1533 Apparel Design I: 3 hours.
One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Principles of clothing construction; problems involving fabric selection, use of commercial patterns, basic fitting
HS 1701 Survey of Human Sciences: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. Introduction to the field of Human Sciences through a study of its history and the variety of professional careers available
HS 1711 Professional Protocol: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. The essentials of professional protocol and accepted standards of social usage
HS 1802 Professional Seminar I: 2 hours.
Two hours lecture. Overview of individual development and the family life cycle with emphasis on professional opportunities in the field
HS 1813 Individual and Family Development through the Lifespan: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Introduction to individual and family development through the lifespan, conception to death, focusing on social and emotional development, contextual influences on development, and application
HS 2123 Product Development I: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Introduction to the product development lifecycle in relation to the apparel industry. Emphasis is placed on technology applications at various stages of product development
HS 2203 Science of Food Preparation: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in CH 1213/1221 or HS major). One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. A study of foods and the principles underlying handling and preparation of food product to maintain the highest standards of quality. (Same as FNH 2203)
HS 2283 Child Health and Nutrition: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Nutrition requirements during pregnancy and lactation, and of infants and young children; birth defects from metabolic errors; related health of young children. (Same as FNH 2283)
HS 2293 Individual and Family Nutrition: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Fundamental principles of human nutrition and the practical application of this knowledge in the selection of adequate diets. (Same as FNH 2293)
HS 2524 Textiles for Apparel: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite:CH 1043 ) Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Basic and intermediate study of fibers, yarns, fabic structure, dyes, color application and finishes. Factors influencing selection, appearance, and care/serviceability. Testing textiles for apparel
HS 2553 Fashion Merchandising: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A survey of the entire fashion industry as it relates to fashion merchandising
HS 2593 Product Development II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: HS 1523, HS 1533 and HS 2123) Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Analysis of product development and manufacturing related to the apparel industry including terminology, design processes, product development, sewn product analysis and quality control
HS 2603 Interior Design Fundamentals: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Introduce a practical approach to the application of interior design in the built environment. (For non interior design students). (Same as ID 2603)
HS 2664 Textiles for Interiors: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite CH 1043 ).Three hours lecture. Two hour laboratory. Study of fibers, yarns, fabric structures,dyes, and finishes related to the textile industry. Emphasis on testing and evaluation of interior textiles
HS 2803 Pre-natal and Infant Development: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Biological and environmental influences; behavioral and developmental patterns, from the onset of pregnancy to toddlerhood
HS 2813 Child Development: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: HS 1813 or consent of instructor).Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Developmental characteristics of children with emphasis on the early years; implications for care and guidance
HS 2990 Special Topics in Human Sciences: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
HS 3000 Field Experience: 1-6 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Supervised field experience for human sciences students; an internship in an approved, option-related situation
HS 3303 Consumer Economics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:MA 1313 ) Three hours lecture. Economic principles as they apply to consumer situations, and the consumer's relation to the American and world economy
HS 3553 Fashion Retailing: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites:HS 2553 and ST 2113 or MA 2113 or BQA 2113 or consent of instructor ).Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Specific problems, procedures and practices in fashion retailing
HS 3563 Visual Merchandising: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS2553 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Principles of window and interior display, individual and group participation in designing and executing displays for commercial and educational purposes
HS 3573 Historic Costume: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:Junior standing ). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Survey of costume from prehistoric to modern times with emphasis on social, cultural, political, and technological changes impacting fashion, preservation, documentation, and exhibition of art- ifacts
HS 3593 Merchandising and Promotion Strategies: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS 2553 and junior standing or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. A study of fashion presentation techniques and production requirements in the primary, secondary and retail settings
HS 3673 Environments for Special Needs: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Laws, attitudes, conditions, specifications, and environmental issues affecting private and public spaces. (Same ID 3673)
HS 3803 Child Care Procedures: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites:HS 2813). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Selection of appropriate equipment and supplies; program planning for nursery school and day care centers
HS 3813 Lifespan Theory: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites:HS 2813 or HS 1813). Three hours lecture. An intensified exploration of human development theory, research and methodology used in the study of individuals across the lifespan.
HS 3823 Designing Child Care Programs: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites:HS 2813 and junior standing). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Two hours laboratory. Designing programs for nursery-age children with emphasis on children's developmental characteristics as related to appropriate learning experiences
HS 3833 Human Development in the Context of Leisure and Recreation: 3 hours.
(Prereqiusite:HS 1813). Three hours lecture. Introduces historical, theoretical, and empirical content focused on leisure and recreation as a context for human development across the lifespan
HS 4000 Directed Individual Study in Human Sciences: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
HS 4313 Family Resource Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior/senior writing or consent of instructor.) Three hours lecture. Decision-making in the family and operation of the household as affected by family values, philosophies, resources, and socio-economic conditions
HS 4323 Consumer Issues and Policy: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS 3303 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. An assessment of policies and programs relating to information, product safety, and channels of appeal for the individual
HS 4333 Families, Legislation and Public Policy: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior/senior writing or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. An examination of the impact of legislation and public policy on the well being of the family with emphasis on policy and family change
HS 4343 Apparel Design II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS1533 or consent). One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Advanced problems and techniques for clothing construction; creative expression through application of techniques of flat pattern design
HS 4403 Introduction to Gerontology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: HS 1813 and junior/senior writing, or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. An introduction to the dynamics of the aging process and strategies for maximizing life satisfaction during aging
HS 4424 Teaching Methods in Agriculture and Human Sciences: 4 hours.
Prerequisite: CALS major and junior standing. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Planning instruction; selecting teaching techniques; developing teaching plans; teaching agricultural/human sciences topics; using instructional technologies; and evaluating learner progress. Same as AIS 4424
HS 4440 Workshop in Human Sciences: 1-3 hours.
This course addresses current issues in home economics
HS 4450 Work Experience in Human Sciences Related Occupations: 3-6 hours.
(3-6) Work experience in two phases of occupational human sciences, development of a program of work, and incorporating the work experience into curricula
HS 4462 Curriculum in Human Sciences: 2 hours.
(Prerequisites: Senior standing and admission to teacher education). Two hours lecture. Basis for curriculum planning; exemplar curriculums; and customizing curriculums
HS 4513 Social-Psychological Aspects of Clothing: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:Three hours Sociology or Psychology and junior standing.Three hours lecture.Exploration of the sociological and psychological aspects of wearing apparel; man's response to and use of clothing as an aspect of behavior at different life stages
HS 4533 Merchandise Planning and Buying: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS 3553 and HS 3573). Three hours lecture. Capstone course in planning,buying and managing inventory in a fashion retail environment
HS 4563 Intermediate Textiles: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS 2523). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. A basic study of dyes, color applications, finishes and physical testing used in manufacturing textiles
HS 4583 Entrepreneurship for Human Sciences: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Exploration of services/products that have potential for home-based businesses with emphasis on business, marketing, and management skills necessary for operation of these businesses
HS 4593 Creative Design Techniques: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: HS 1533 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Application of techniques- dyeing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, beading, etc.- for creation and embellishment of garments and accessories. Also utilization of multicultural and historic design inspirations
HS 4683 Current Housing Problems of Families: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing). Three hours lecture. Analysis of current housing problems confronting families, their historical development, government policies and remedial measures
HS 4693 Furniture Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: EG 1513,HS 3643,HS 3653, and consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Exploration of the basic methods and processes of furniture design
HS 4701 Internship Placement Seminar: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor). One hour lecture. Preparation for an internship in a chosen specialization
HS 4702 Human Sciences Senior Seminar: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Senior standing in Human Sciences). Two hours lecture. Examination of current societal issues and trends using an integrative approach. Emphasis on professional development and effectiveness in Human Sciences
HS 4710 Study Tour: 1-3 hours.
Experiential learning through travel in the United States or abroad focusing on specialized areas of study in home economics
HS 4711 ATM Senior Portfolio: 1 hour.
( Prerequisite: Graduating senior status).Two hours laboratory. Hands-on laboratory to prepare final senior portfolio presentations for faculty review. Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising concentrations only
HS 4733 Computer-Aided Design for Human Sciences: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture.Two hours laboratory. Applications of computer-based design for interior design, fashion merchandising , child development, human sciences education,consumer economics, foods and nutrition
HS 4740 PreK-K Teacher Candidacy Internship: 12 hours.
(Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of instructor). Individual work experience in an approvedl preschool/PreK-K setting under supervision of Mississippi State University faculty
HS 4750 Internship: 5-8 hours.
(Prerequisite: Minimum of senior standing in the major and consent of instructor). Individual work experience in an approved setting under supervision of Mississippi State University faculty
HS 4760 Child Studies Internship: 12 hours.
(Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of instructor). Individual work experience in an approved child studies setting under supervision of Mississippi State University faculty
HS 4763 Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising Internship: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Minimum of senior standing, 2.0 GPA and consent of instructor).Individual work experience in an approved apparel, textiles, or merchandising setting under supervision of Miss.State University faculty. (Course may be taken for credit 2 times )
HS 4770 Child Life Internship: 12 hours.
(Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of instructor). Individual work experience in an approved child life setting under the supervision of Mississippi State University faculty
HS 4780 Youth Studies Internship: 12 hours.
(Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of instructor). Individual work experience in an approved youth-serving setting under supervision of Mississippi State University faculty
HS 4790 Family Studies Internship.: 12 hours.
(Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of instructor). Individual work experience in an approved family services setting under supervision of Mississippi State University faculty
HS 4803 Parenting: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS 1813 and junior/senior writing, or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Study of the child as a part of the family in a dynamic human ecological system
HS 4813 Adult Development: The Middle Years: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: HS 1813 or consent of instructor).Three hours lecture. Theory and perspectives on adulthood in contemporary society, adjustment to internal and environmental changes, role structures, supportive networks and public policy issues
HS 4823 Development and Administration of Child Service Programs: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS 3813 or concurrent enrollment). Three hours lecture. Planning, administering, and evaluating the organizational structure of a variety of child service programs
HS 4831 Child Life Foundations: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites:HS 2813, junior standing and permission of instructor).One hour lecture. Foundations and history of child life practice including impact of illness on child and family, elements of therapeutic play and medical preparation
HS 4834 The Hospitalized Child: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: HS 3813 or concurrent enrollment, junior standing and permission of the instructor). Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. A pre-practicum development approach to the special needs of the hospitalized infant, child and adolescent
HS 4843 Family Interaction: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites:HS 4853 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Interaction within functional families; focus on the family as a system, on diversity and roles, and on effective interactions
HS 4853 The Family: A Human Ecological Perspective: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: HS 1813 and junior/senior writing, or consent of instructor ). Three hours lecture. The impact of internal and external factors on the development of individual and family relationships throughout the life cycle
HS 4863 Consumer Aspects of Aging: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS3303 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Analysis of the decisions, issues and research related to the consumer aspects of aging from a global and national perspective
HS 4873 Positive Youth Development: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS 1813 and junior/senior writing class or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Examines theoretical and empirical foundations of the growing field of Positive Youth Development; examines school and community-based programs that foster PYD
HS 4883 Risk, Resilience and Preventive Interventions: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS 1813 and junior/senior writing;or consent of instructor).Three hours lecture. Theory and research relevant to understanding risk and resilience in human development and family studies application of risk/resilience framework to individual and family preventive interventions
HS 4886 Teaching Internship in Human Sciences: 6 hours.
(Prerequisites:Admissions to Teacher Education, minimum grade point average of 2.5 overall and in major, and completion of all professional education courses with a grade of C or better). Supervised observation and directed teaching in respective field of endorsement
HS 4896 Teaching Internship in Human Sciences: 6 hours.
(Prerequisistes:Admission to Teacher Education, minimum grade point average of 2.5 overall and in major, and completion of all professional education courses with a grade of C or better). Supervised observation and directed teaching in respective field of endorsement
HS 4990 Special Topics in Human Sciences: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
HS 6313 Family Resource Management: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior/senior writing or consent of instructor.) Three hours lecture. Decision-making in the family and operation of the household as affected by family values, philosophies, resources, and socio-economic conditions
HS 6323 Consumer Issues and Policy: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS 3303 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. An assessment of policies and programs relating to information, product safety, and channels of appeal for the individual
HS 6333 Families, Legislation and Public Policy: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior/senior writing or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. An examination of the impact of legislation and public policy on the well being of the family with emphasis on policy and family change
HS 6343 Apparel Design II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS1533 or consent). One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Advanced problems and techniques for clothing construction; creative expression through application of techniques of flat pattern design
HS 6403 Introduction to Gerontology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: HS 1813 and junior/senior writing, or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. An introduction to the dynamics of the aging process and strategies for maximizing life satisfaction during aging
HS 6424 Teaching Methods in Agriculture and Human Sciences: 4 hours.
Prerequisite: CALS major and junior standing. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Planning instruction; selecting teaching techniques; developing teaching plans; teaching agricultural/human sciences topics; using instructional technologies; and evaluating learner progress. Same as AIS 4424
HS 6440 Workshop in Human Sciences: 1-3 hours.
This course addresses current issues in home economics
HS 6450 Work Experience in Human Sciences Related Occupations: 3-6 hours.
(3-6) Work experience in two phases of occupational human sciences, development of a program of work, and incorporating the work experience into curricula
HS 6513 Social-Psychological Aspects of Clothing: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:Three hours Sociology or Psychology and junior standing.Three hours lecture.Exploration of the sociological and psychological aspects of wearing apparel; man's response to and use of clothing as an aspect of behavior at different life stages
HS 6583 Entrepreneurship for Human Sciences: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Exploration of services/products that have potential for home-based businesses with emphasis on business, marketing, and management skills necessary for operation of these businesses
HS 6593 Creative Design Techniques: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: HS 1533 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Application of techniques- dyeing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, beading, etc.- for creation and embellishment of garments and accessories. Also utilization of multicultural and historic design inspirations
HS 6683 Current Housing Problems of Families: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing). Three hours lecture. Analysis of current housing problems confronting families, their historical development, government policies and remedial measures
HS 6710 Study Tour: 1-3 hours.
Experiential learning through travel in the United States or abroad focusing on specialized areas of study in home economics
HS 6733 Computer-Aided Design for Human Sciences: 3 hours.
Two hours lecture.Two hours laboratory. Applications of computer-based design for interior design, fashion merchandising , child development, human sciences education,consumer economics, foods and nutrition
HS 6803 Parenting: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS 1813 and junior/senior writing, or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Study of the child as a part of the family in a dynamic human ecological system
HS 6813 Adult Development: The Middle Years: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: HS 1813 or consent of instructor).Three hours lecture. Theory and perspectives on adulthood in contemporary society, adjustment to internal and environmental changes, role structures, supportive networks and public policy issues
HS 6823 Development and Administration of Child Service Programs: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS 3813 or concurrent enrollment). Three hours lecture. Planning, administering, and evaluating the organizational structure of a variety of child service programs
HS 6843 Family Interaction: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites:HS 4853 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Interaction within functional families; focus on the family as a system, on diversity and roles, and on effective interactions
HS 6853 The Family: A Human Ecological Perspective: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: HS 1813 and junior/senior writing, or consent of instructor ). Three hours lecture. The impact of internal and external factors on the development of individual and family relationships throughout the life cycle
HS 6863 Consumer Aspects of Aging: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS3303 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Analysis of the decisions, issues and research related to the consumer aspects of aging from a global and national perspective
HS 6873 Positive Youth Development: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS 1813 and junior/senior writing class or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Examines theoretical and empirical foundations of the growing field of Positive Youth Development; examines school and community-based programs that foster PYD
HS 6883 Risk, Resilience and Preventive Interventions: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite:HS 1813 and junior/senior writing;or consent of instructor).Three hours lecture. Theory and research relevant to understanding risk and resilience in human development and family studies application of risk/resilience framework to individual and family preventive interventions
HS 6990 Special Topics in Human Sciences: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
HS 7000 Directed Individual Study in Human Sciences: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
HS 8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Human Sciences: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
HS 8113 Trends in Infant and Child Development: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Overview of current research in infant and child development; implications for program development and advocacy
HS 8313 Contemporary Youth Issues: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Current topics in the areas of youth studies and adolescent development
HS 8413 Issues in Family Studies: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Exploration of current scholarship in relevant topics of interest in the study of families
HS 8423 Development in Intimate Relationships: 3 hours.
A multidisciplinary investigation of how intimate relationships in contemporary U.S. society form, develop, maintain, and dissolve
HS 8813 Seminar in Human Development and Family Studies: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An introduction to the graduate program, faculty research, and policies and procedures. Skills in writing a literature review, grant writing, and giving professional presentations will be learned
HS 8823 Advanced Theories of Human Development and Family Relations: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Advanced study of theories of human development and family relations across the lifespan
HS 8833 Foundations of Human Development and Family Studies: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Examination of the philosophical and theoretical foundations of Human Development and Family Studies
HS 8853 Current Issues in Human Development and Family Studies: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. An in-depth examination of particular HDFS topics of current interest to faculty and students. Critical evaluation of current research
HS 8990 Special Topics in Human Sciences: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
HS 9000 Dissertation Research /Dissertation in Human Sciences: 13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged