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    Welcome to the School of Human Ecology!

    Our purpose in Human Ecology is to prepare professionals to be effective agents for the well-being of children, families and communities.

    Here, our rich historic traditions blend with current academics to prepare students for diverse careers.

    Five Programs of Study are available:

    • Child Life
    • Human Development and Family Science
    • Nutrition and Dietetics

    • Architecture and Interior Design
    • Fashion Merchandising and Design

    Note: The School of Human Ecology is currently not admitting new students to its undergraduate Child Life program. We are in process of transitioning to a MS in Child Life, which is planned to start Fall 2026. For questions about this new graduate program in Child Life, please contact Dr. Cara Sisk, csisk@tntech.edu.

    The faculty and staff encourage you to explore our website. If you would like an individualized advising appointment, please visit our Student Success Center.

    • Career Opportunities in Human Ecology

      TN Tech Human Ecology and Design Studies graduates work in a variety of places. Some examples are:

      Human Development and Family Science/Family Relations:
      • Foster and Adoption Facilitator
      • Child Care Center Director
      • Children Services Agent

      Child Life:
      • Child Life Specialist

      Nutrition and Dietetics:
      • Eligibility to apply to Dietetic Internship to become Registered Dietitian
      • Community Nutrition/Fitness and Wellness

      Architecture and Interior Design:
      • Residential Design Planner/Consultant
      • Housing and Furnishings Specialist
      • Sales Representative/Real Estate Agent

      Fashion Merchandising and Design:
      • Clothing and Textiles Specialist
      • Fashion Designer
      • Merchandise Buyer/Sales Representative/Retail Manager

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    Design Study Tour of NYC

    Students learning about sustainable textile development at Kvadrat New York.
    Students learning about sustainable textile development at Kvadrat New York
    Learning about the history of the Brooklyn Bridge.
    Learning about the history of the Brooklyn Bridge on a rainy Saturday afternoon
    Touring the famous Garment District of New York City with Mike Kaback.
    Touring the famous Garment District of New York City with Mike Kaback, a well-respected member of the NYC fashion industry (and lifelong local!)
    Sitting on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
    Sitting on the steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art before our self-guided tour of centuries of art and design history
    Students on the iconic interior staircase of the Met.
    Students showing off their purchases from The Met on the iconic interior staircase
    Two students attending a NY Yankees game during their free day.
    Two students attending a NY Yankees game during their free day (and the Yankees won!)
    On our final night, the Empire State Building was lit up purple and yellow!
    On our final night in NYC, the Empire State Building was lit up purple and yellow - sending off Tennessee Tech from a wonderful visit to the city!

     

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