Majors & Options

Design & Human Environment (DHE)

This applied discipline is concerned with the enhancement of each
individual’s daily life as affected by the production, distribution,
use, and design of clothing, textiles, residential, and commercial
structures.
• Apparel Design • Interior/Residential Design
• Merchandising Management

Exercise & Sport Science (EXSS)*

This major focuses on the application of the biological, physical, social
and behavioral sciences in the study of physical activity and sport, and
their effects on the health, fitness, and quality of life of people of all
ages and abilities.
• Applied EXSS • Physical Education Teacher Education
• Athletic Training • Pre-Therapy & Allied Health
• Fitness & Nutrition

Human Development & Family Sciences (HDFS)*

The mission of HDFS is to discover, apply and transmit knowledge that
contributes to the optimal growth, development, and well-being of
individuals and families across the life span.
• Early Childhood Development & Education • Human Services
• Gerontology Certificate

Nutrition (NUTR)*
The primary focus is on the role of food and nutrition in the health and well-
being of individuals and communities.
• Dietetics
• Nutrition Science

Public Health (H)*

This major is concerned with the effect of human behavior, social and
governmental policies and programs, industrial environments, and health
service systems on individual and population health and well-being.
• Health Management & Policy • Health Promotion & Health Behavior
*Coursework in these majors aligns well with pre-med and/or pre-nursing requirements.

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 Careers &
­Occupations
APPAREL DESIGN Merchandise Planner/ APPLIED School Health Educator
Apparel Designer Distributor Specialized Careers in Worksite Health Promotion
Apparel Engineer Merchandiser Exercise, Fitness, Health
and Athletic fields HEALTH MANAGEMENT &
Technical Designer Fashion Director POLICY
Product Developer Visual Merchandiser DIETETICS General Health Care
Color/Trend Forecaster Product Developer Food Industry Administrator
Brand Manager Product Quality Assurance Education: Private and Public Claims Analyst
Computer Aided Design Engineer Publishing & Journalism Clinic Manager
Specialist Human Resources Government; Non-profit Department Administrator
Patternmaker Specialist Organizations Health Care Consultant
Specifications Coordinator Market Analyst Food Service Managed Care Director
Fabric/Trim Coordinator Market Research Director Community Nutrition Policy Analyst
Cost/Production Manager Sales Representative Fitness and Wellness Centers Long Term Care Administrator
Product Quality Assurance ATHLETIC TRAINING Health Care: Hospitals, Clinics, Assistant Administrator
Engineer Clinical Athletic Trainer* Rehabilitation Centers Assisted Living Administrator
Theater Costume Designer College-level Athletic Trainer* Private practice Department Manager
Costume Shop Supervisor High School Athletic Trainer Research and Development Nursing Home Administrator
INTERIOR/RESIDENTIAL Physical Therapist* Pharmaceutical Sales
EARLY CHILDHOOD
DESIGN Physician Assistant* NUTRITION SCIENCE DEVELOPMENT & ED.
Residential Designer Professional-level Athletic Medical or Dental Careers Preschool Teacher
Contract/Commercial Trainer* Nurse Practitioner; Physical Child Care Coordinator
Designer FITNESS & NUTRITION Therapy Home Visitor
Space Planner Clinical Exercise Physiologist* Osteopathic Careers Family Support Worker
Bid Supervisor Club Fitness Instructor Drug and Food Industries Head Start Teacher
Computer Aided Design Corporate Fitness Instructor Veterinary Medicine
Specialist Elementary Teacher—early
Fitness Entrepreneur University Teaching and grades*
Project Coordinator Research
Fitness Program Director Early Interventionist*
Art Coordinator
Personal Trainer HEALTH PROMOTION & Special Educator*
Showroom Manager HEALTH BEHAVIOR
Research and Education* Curriculum Writer
Sales Representative Certified Health Education
Strength Coach Early Childhood Policy
Residential Kitchen Specialist Advocate
Designer Strength Physiologist*
Wellness/Prevention Program College/University Health
Residential Bath Designer Educator HUMAN SERVICES
Coordinator Private or Public Human
Project Manager Gerontology Specialist/
Computer Aided Design PHYSICAL ED/TEACHER ED Patient Advocate Service Agency
Specialist Elementary Physical Ed Grant Writer/Evaluation Personnel Officer
Facilities Manager Teacher* Consultant Crisis Intervention Worker
Residential Construction High School Physical Ed Health Promotion Agency Adoption Agency Counselor
Contractor Teacher* Director Youth Program Specialist
Building/Housing Inspector Middle School Phys Ed Health Promotion in Managed Neighborhood Outreach
Utility Energy Auditor Teacher* Care Worker
Housing Loan Processor Special Education* Health Promotion/Prevention Activity Director
Housing Counselor PRE-THERAPY & ALLIED Specialist Housing Service Workers
Housing Manager HEALTH Media Advocacy Specialist Emergency Relief Worker
Occupational Therapist* Policy Analyst Coordinator of Volunteers
MERCHANDISING Private Program Coordinator/
MANAGEMENT Physical Therapist* Residential Treatment Center
Physical Therapy Aide Director Social Worker*
Retail Management Public Health Educator—City,
Trainee Physician Assistant* Caseworker
Nursing* County, State Public Marriage and Family
Store Manager Program Coordinator/
Area Sales Manager Physician* Counseling
Director
Buyer
*May require graduate education to qualify or certify for employment