College of Human Environmental Sciences

The mission of the College of Human Environmental Sciences is to provide strong undergraduate and graduate programs in the field of human environmental sciences. Further, the College strives to contribute to the generation of new knowledge in the field and to the application of this knowledge to improving the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities.

HES
509
Hours
3
Research Methods

This course is an introduction to scientific methods appropriate for human sciences. It is designed to acquaint students with types of research, methods, and materials necessary for scientific inquiry and to provide students with practical steps to conduct and understand scientific research. Emphasis will be placed on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs appropriate for research in human sciences.

HES
554
Hours
3
Management and Administration in Sports Business Management

This course is designed for sport professionals desiring to increase their knowledge and understanding of management and administration issues in the sport industry.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in Human Environmental Sciences
HES
565
Hours
3
Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports Business Management

This course is designed for student/prospective sport industry professional desiring to increase their knowledge and understanding of current legal and ethical issues in sports business management and the sport industry. This class (HES 565) uses Blended (Hybrid) Delivery Methods of readings, classroom presentations and online and residential exams to present critical topics.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in Human Environmental Sciences
HES
570
Hours
3
Fellowship in Sports Business Management

Under the supervision of an approved and qualified sports business management professional, the graduate student will experience activities related to job specific tasks in sports business management. This full-time work experience/fellowship in the sport industry must take place in a professional organization, in which the student has been selected and offered a fellowship.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in Human Environmental Sciences
HES
590
SP
Hours
3-6
Special Problems in Human Environmental Sciences

A detailed examination of a discipline-specific issue, topic or problem that impacts the lives of individuals, families or communities.

Special Topics Course
HES
591
SP
Hours
3
Special Problems in Human Sciences

This course is open to qualified graduate students who will study special problems in human sciences.

Special Topics Course
HES
592
SP
Hours
3
Special Problems in Sports Business Management

Under the supervision of an approved and qualified sport management professional, the graduate student will experience activities related to job specific tasks in sport management. This full-time work experience/fellowship in the sport industry must take place in a professional organization, in which the student has been selected and offered a fellowship.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in Human Environmental Sciences
Special Topics Course
HES
598
Hours
1-6
Non-Thesis Research

Development of a professional paper on a topic selected by the student and approved by the graduate committee.

Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: CSM 562 and HES 509 and CSM 564 and CSM 572
HES
650
SP
Hours
3
Special Topics In Hes

Critical analysis of current issues in selected areas of human environmental sciences. May be taken up to a total of four times.

Special Topics Course

Faculty

Dean
  • Stuart Usdan
Senior Associate Dean
  • Jeannine Lawrence
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
  • Deidre Leaver-Dunn
Associate Dean for Research
  • Robert Laird
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
  • Melissa Wilmarth