Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences

Human Sciences and Design

The Department of Human Sciences and Design develops scholars and leaders who apply a Christian worldview to improve the quality of life and human experience for individuals, families, and communities.

BS in Apparel Design & Product Development

Apparel design is the development of apparel, textile, and consumer products that meet the needs of specific consumer markets. Students develop a foundational understanding of these needs by studying consumer behavior, demographics, trends, and production process.

BS in Apparel Merchandising

The Apparel Merchandising program at Baylor focuses on developing professional skills such as communication, analytical thinking, teamwork, and ethical behavior. These skills help sustain graduates as they apply management and marketing theory and business principles to the global fashion industry. 

BS in Child & Family Studies

The Child and Family Studies program at Baylor University seeks to improve the quality of life for children and families. Using a preventive, educational approach, the Child and Family Studies program prepares students for applied practice with children and families supporting holistic development within a systems theory framework.

BS in Family & Consumer Studies

This major teaches students about issues that affect individuals, families, and communities with special attention to issues that relate to the basic needs of food, shelter, clothing, and relationships. 

BS in Interior Design

The Interior Design program prepares undergraduate students to serve with integrity in a diverse and global marketplace, equipped to address human needs by applying methods of inquiry and design that promotes health, safety, and wellness of all users within the built environment.

BS in Nutrition Sciences

The Nutrition Sciences Didactic Program in Dietetics seeks to provide high-quality education in a Christian environment, equipping graduates for supervised practice (dietetic internship) leading to eligibility for the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

MS in Nutrition Sciences

The Master of Science in Nutrition Sciences degree at Baylor focuses on human nutrition, macronutrients, and micronutrients with an emphasis on application of knowledge in the medical, research, management, and public health fields.

PhD in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

This STEM program is uniquely designed to train researchers to conduct multidisciplinary clinical research evaluating the role of exercise and nutrition on health, disease, rehabilitation, and performance. 

Dietetic Internship

The Dietetic Internship prepares interns for entry-level positions in the dietetics profession by providing learning experiences in medical nutrition therapy, public health/community nutrition, and management. 

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Oct. 21, 2024
Department of Human Sciences and Design Finds Its Fit in Robbins College’s Mission of Human Flourishing

The Department of Human Sciences and Design (HSD) may be the most programmatically diverse and unique unit of Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. But it's this variety of expertise that allows the Department to take an exceptional approach to human flourishing through research, interdisciplinary cooperation, and translational impact. 

Oct. 3, 2024
Baylor University’s Piper Center Receives National Recognition as a Certified Nature Explore Classroom

After four years in the making, Baylor University's Piper Center for Family Studies and Child Development has earned recognition as a Certified Nature Explore Classroom for its infant, toddler, and preschool outdoor classrooms. The initiative recognizes programs that have committed to providing an education that encourages children to use nature-based play as an intuitive way of learning. 

Aug. 30, 2024
HAGS: Had a Great Summer!

With summer coming to an end, most Baylor University students returned to campus after spending their vacation at home or with family. Others, however, took a different route and spent their summer exploring the world through Baylor’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences study abroad programs. Join us now, as we look back at a recap of the summer’s study abroad trips! 

Aug. 16, 2024
Embracing Holistic Well-Being During National Wellness Month

Baylor faculty experts share practical strategies for fostering stronger holistic well-being for National Wellness Month in August.