College of Education and Professional Studies
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- Family Life Education
- Family and Child Studies
- Fashion Marketing
- Nutrition and Food Management
- Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Management
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Did You Know?
The teacher preparation programs at UCO are approved by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation and are nationally accredited. The Teacher Education Unit at UCO has been continuously accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since January 1, 1954.
Human Environmental Sciences
The Department of Human Environmental Sciences offers preparation for professional careers in three different undergraduate areas. These programs lead to a Bachelor of Science Degree in: Fashion Marketing; Family Life Education - Child Development, Family Life Education - Marriage and Family, Family Life Education - Gerontology and Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management.
The department also offers four Master of Science Degrees which include Family and Child Studies: Family Life Education, LMFT, Infant Child Specialist, and also Nutrition and Food Management. The Child Study Center in Human Environmental Sciences Department serves as an integral teaching/learning facility for students. The department has eight full-time faculty members, who all hold an earned doctorate, and four full-time staff.
Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Family Life Education
- Bachelor of Science in Fashion Marketing
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Management
- Master of Science in Family and Child Studies
- Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Management
Child Study Center
The Child Study Center provides half day programs for young children using best practices based on established quality standards and research in the field. The program supports the education, training and research efforts of UCO students and faculty while offering of valuable learning experiences for our children and families. Read More
Phi Upsilon Omicron
The purposes of this Honor Society are to recognize and encourage academic excellence, develop qualities of professional and personal leadership, provide opportunities for service to the profession, and encourage professional and personal commitment in order to advance family and consumer sciences and related areas. Read More
Student Dietetic Association
The main purpose of the Student Dietetic Association is to promote awareness and the profession of Dietetics among Students of the University of Central Oklahoma. The Association provides an outlet for nutrition and dietetic students to exchange ideas and plan activities. Read More
UCO Early Childhood Association
The UCO Early Childhood Association is a student organization that is affiliated with the Early Childhood Association of Oklahoma. The purpose is to bring UCO students together in order to further their professional development and to broaden their educational experiences with young children and families. Read More
UCO Fashion Troupe
The UCO Fashion Troupe is a student organization related to Fashion Marketing Program. Read More
Central Council on Family Relations
The organization is a student affiliate of the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) and also works cooperatively with the Oklahoma Council on Family Relations (OKCFR). The Central Council on Family Relations seeks to provide a forum for students and faculty to share in the development and dissemination of knowledge about families and family relationships, establish professional standards and work to promote family well-being. Read More
Certification
Family Life Education
The Child Study Center is currently accredited by the National Academy of Early childhood Programs affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The Center is also licensed by the state of Oklahoma with the "3 Star" credential.
The three Family Life Education undergraduate majors and the Family and Child Studies graduate program have received National Academic Program Approval by the National Council on Family Relations as a CFLE approved program.
The Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Management (Undergraduate Program) and Nutrition and Food Management (Graduate Program)
Both programs are accredited by:
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association
216 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL
60606-6995
Advisors
Undergraduate Advisor
- Academic Advisement, University Center
HES Department Undergraduate Faculty Advisors
- Dr. Kaye Sears, Family Life Education, Dept. Chair, HES 100E
- Dr. LaDonna Atkins, Family Life Education, HES 201D
- Dr. Glee Bertram, Family Life Education, HES 201B
- Dr. Brandon Burr, Family Life Education, HES 202C
- Ms. Dana Tilford, Nutrition & Food Management, HES 201D
- Dr. Tawni Holmes, Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Management*, HES 100B
- Mrs. Tiffany Schlinke, Dietetic Internship Director*, HES 201A
- Dr. Darlene Kness, Fashion Marketing*, HES 100C
- Dr. Susan Miller, Fashion Marketing, HES 100A
* Program Coordinators
HES Department Graduate Advisors
- Carlie Wellington, Coordinator of Graduate Student Admissions and Student Success
- Dr. Kaye Sears, Family Child Studies
- Dr. Tawni Holmes, Nutrition, Food Management
Contact Information
Department of Human Environmental Sciences
College of Education & Professional Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
100 N University Dr
Edmond, OK 73034-5209
Department Telephone: (405) 974-5551
Department Fax: (405) 974-3850
100 North University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034 | (405) 974-2000