College of Health and Human Sciences

Office in L.L. Gibbons Building, Room 217
(970) 491-6331
www.chhs.colostate.edu

Professor Lise Youngblade, Dean
Professor Jennifer Aberle, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs
Professor Matthew Hickey, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs
Professor Michelle Foster, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Undergraduate Majors

• Apparel and Merchandising
• Construction Management
• Early Childhood Education
• Family and Consumer Sciences
• Fermentation and Food Science
• Health and Exercise Science
• Hospitality and Event Management
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Interior Architecture and Design
• Nutrition Science
• Social Work

Undergraduate Minors

• Construction Management
• Design Thinking
• Fermentation and Food Science
• Health and Exercise Science
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Merchandising
• Nutrition

Interdisciplinary Minors

• Food Science/Safety Interdisciplinary Minor
• Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor

Undergraduate Certificates

• Design Thinking
• Disability and Neurodiversity
• Youth Mentoring with Campus Connections

Graduate Programs and Certificates

Learning in the College is applied, experiential, and takes place in a variety of settings on and off-campus, forging strong links between the classroom and the workplace. All of the College’s programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on experiences in state-of-the-art computer laboratories, research laboratories, specialized centers and institutes, and with faculty who emphasize student success and support diverse learning styles. The College offers numerous scholarships and supports student learning and basic needs through a variety of University resources.

Education Abroad

Education abroad programs are available to all students in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Students interested in education abroad should plan in advance, by discussing opportunities with their academic advisor and by visiting the Education Abroad office in Laurel Hall.  The Education Abroad office offers information about credit and non-credit opportunities (service-learning/volunteer, research, and internships). They also provide support prior to and during travel, information about scholarships and financial aid, and specific resources for adult learners & veterans, students with disabilities, and students from diverse economic, educational, ethnic and social backgrounds.

Career Opportunities and Career Education

College of Health and Human Sciences prepares students for success in a variety of careers to promote and improve the health and well-being of people, their environments, and communities. While students' education focuses on a specific academic discipline, through courses and other experiences, they will build skills that transfer to many different careers and fields. The College's Career Development resources and Career Education Manager are here to support students with their career and professional development.