The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ECOLOGY
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS
The department offers an undergraduate degree in Human Ecology
with options in the following areas:
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Department of Human Ecology programs require that all students
maintain a "C" in each course in their Program Core and
Program Electives and a "C" average in General Education
and Supportive Course Requirements. Individual programs may choose
specific courses to fulfill General Education requirements.
RESEARCH
Faculty in the Department of Human Ecology are currently involved
in the following research activities: 1) Effects of Dietary L-Carnitine
in Talapia; 2) Nutritional quality of soybean and
bioavailability of nutrients as being affected by food processing;
3) Protective clothing for pesticide users; 4) Entrepreneurial assistance
in the development and expansion of small businesses through a business
incubator program; 5) Microbiological safety of refrigerated and
frozen food; 6) Texture, structure(TEM) and sensory evaluation of
food.
PROGRAMS
Child Development. The program in Child
Development provides a broad interdisciplinary background in the
area of children and families. It prepares students to work with
and/or teach others to work with children and their families. Emphases
are given to development within various family structures and to
strategies for facilitating normal development. Students learn basic
and applied concepts of human development and acquire skills in
working with young children and their families with different abilities,
and backgrounds in a variety of settings. In addition to classroom
instruction, the Child Development students spend part of several
semesters working in the campus Child and Family Development Center
and in off-campus social and human service agencies. Potential employment
opportunities include private child care facilities, hospital and
clinic settings, recreation programs, health and social service
agencies, and businesses. Students choosing this option can broaden
their career possibilities by completing courses in cognate areas
such as business, recreation, or nutrition that compliment the training
in Child Development. In addition, successful completion of the
Child and Development program provides excellent preparation for
graduate studies.
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Wor-Wic
Community College entered into an articulation agreement to facilitate
the transfer of Early Childhood Education students from Wor-Wic
Community College to UMES for the purpose of entering the bachelor's
degree program in Human Ecology - Child Development.
Dietetics. The curriculum in Dietetics
is approved by the Council on Education of the American Dietetic
Association. The course offerings are sequenced to provide experiences
that become increasingly complex and build upon previous knowledge
and experiences. Supporting courses are selected to provide prerequisite
knowledge for professional courses. Students combine classroom experience
with clinical and field experiences, and are required to complete
a minimum of 200 clock hours of practicum at approved facilities.
Additional related field experience is recommended. Program graduates
are eligible to apply for supervised practice programs and, upon
successful completion are qualified to write the dietetic registration
examination. Registered dietitians are employed by industry, public
health services, hospitals, food and health services, and other
local, state, national and international agencies in research and
educational programs.
Family and Consumer Sciences. The Family
and Consumer Sciences program is designed to provide the student
with an interdisciplinary perspective for professional work with
families and consumers. Students develop a comprehensive educational
background while focusing on one's specific interest(s). Graduates
of the Family and Consumer Sciences program will be prepared to
work in either the public or private sector that serves families
and consumers. Students may select a minor to strengthen their general
education, core and required course work. Depending on the student's
interest, the minor may be chosen from one of the following areas:
Fashion Merchandising, Clothing and Textiles, Nutritional Science,
Business Administration, or Education. Early advisement is highly
recommended.
Fashion Merchandising. The Fashion Merchandising
program is designed to prepare students for entry level management
positions in the broad field of fashion merchandising, with emphasis
on the retail process of products and services. It includes a minor
in business administration, as well as an internship in Fashion
Merchandising or related areas. In addition, the department participates
in the Fashion Institute of Technology Visiting Student Program
(located in New York City). Fashion Merchandising majors who meet
eligibility requirements may opt to spend one year (junior year)
at FIT for an additional degree (A.A.S.) in Advertising and Communications.
Students return to UMES to complete the four-year program and receive
both degrees at graduation. To compliment their program, students
may opt to complete electives that focus on advertising, journalism,
communication, or visual presentation. With appropriate courses
taken as electives, students can pursue careers in fashion reporting,
advertising, or graphic design.
General Studies. General Studies students
interested in majoring in a Human Ecology must follow the sequence
outlined in this catalog for Family and Consumer Sciences. Students
may select a minor in Child Development, Fashion Merchandising,
Food and Nutrition or Gerontology as part of the Family and Consumer
Sciences sequence. Please consult advisor when pursuing this program.
Nutrition. The program in Nutrition requires
basic courses in the biological and physical sciences and mathematics,
as well as nutrition. The program emphasis allows students to select
certain courses in accordance with their interests. Teaching and
research efforts are focused on the basic sciences of nutrition
and foods and the application of knowledge in these disciplines
to the maintenance of health and well-being of humans throughout
the lifespan.
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