Human Sciences programs promote living well through a focus on human health and well-being. Our innovative academic programs ignite creativity to discover sustainable solutions for improving quality of life around the world. Beyond technical preparation, our graduates possess a broad worldview, a diverse understanding of the world in which they live and work, and a commitment to building a better world — one life at a time. Come see how Human Sciences can help you make an impact on the world around you.

 

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apparel design program in the South
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93.8%
pass rate for the didactic program in dietetics for the registered dietitian nutritionist exam

Our Departments

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Consumer and Design Sciences

We develop scholars and industry leaders who apply a worldview to improve the quality of life and human experience for individuals, families, and communities.

Consumer and Design Sciences

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Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management

We are dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders in the global hospitality and tourism industries.

Hospitality Management

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Human Development and Family Science

We explore the social complexities of human life from beginning to end to improve quality of life worldwide.

Human Development and Family Science

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Nutritional Sciences

We conduct nutrition research, education, and Extension programs to advance human health and well-being in the state of Alabama and throughout the world.

Nutritional Sciences

Our Stories

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Industrial Engineering doctoral students publish paper on physical effects of smartphone usage

Smartphones have become an integral part of society's culture, and researchers have linked prolonged use of these devices to depression and anxiety. However, two graduate students at Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering are researching the physical consequences of repeated smartphone usage.

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Heart, health and hydration drive Miss Homecoming

Huntsville native Ellie Korotky is Auburn's newly crowned Miss Homecoming 2023, captain of the Tiger Paws and a senior working toward her bachelor of science in nutrition and dietetics.

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AU Hunger Institute, California collaborate in nationwide program

An initiative called the +Add Milk! Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive will be working simultaneously in Alabama and California, allowing shoppers to save money while making healthier food and beverage choices.

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