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Human Ecology encompasses a variety of disciplines that utilize an integrative, synergistic, holistic approach to address basic human needs and societal issues that impact the well-being of individuals, families, consumers and communities. Content areas include: nutrition and dietetics, merchandising and consumer studies, child life, family science, applied child development, and family and consumer sciences education.

Human Ecology programs have been an integral part of Louisiana Tech University since its inception in 1894. Tech was the first university in the state and the third in the south to offer programs in human ecology disciplines.

Nutrition and Dietetics		Applied Child Development
Merchandising		Child Life
Consumer Studies	Family Sciences	Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Mission

The mission of the School of Human Ecology is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families through education and applied research which emphasizes family systems and consumer sciences.

Accreditation

The School of Human Ecology is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Related areas within the School also are accredited and/or approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the American Dietetic Association. The Early Childhood Education Center is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, which is the credentialing body of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Values

The School of Human Ecology Values:

• Students as learners and as individuals
• Quality instruction and advising in a supportive learning environment
• Experiential education/service learning as a means to encourage critical thinking skills and application of knowledge
• Research as the basis for new and expanded knowledge to solve problems and promote well-being of individuals, families, consumers, and communities
• Teamwork and collaboration among students, faculty, the university, the community, and family and consumer sciences professions
• Leadership development and advocacy for family-centered policies
• Lifelong learning as a means of addressing the changing needs of individuals, families, consumers, and communities
• Diversity and respect of families, individuals, and new ideas