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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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More NewsBaylor University faculty member Dr. Stanley Wilfong was reminded of "what a blessing it is" to serve as a professor to his students when they showed him that faculty and staff aren't the only members of the Baylor community with a caring Christian commitment.
One Baylor University faculty member in Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is celebrating a big win. Debra Harris, PhD, Professor of Interior Design in the Department of Human Sciences and Design, assisted in the planning and execution of evidence-based design for the new Waco Family Medicine facility—which recently won the Center for Health Design’s 2025 Gold Level Touchstone Award.
Currently, six students majoring in Nutrition Sciences with a Pre-Dietetics concentration are serving as Peer Nutrition Advisors, providing the Baylor University community with nutrition education, guidance, and personalized plans through one-on-one partnerships. The Peer Nutrition Advisement Program, assisted by the Department of Human Sciences and Design (HSD) in Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, is a free resource open to all Baylor students, staff, and faculty.
In today’s world—when toddlers can use a smartphone before they can tie their shoes—understanding how mobile media impacts child development has become increasingly vital. Mickey Langlais, PhD, CFLE, Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies (CFS) in Baylor University’s Department of Human Sciences and Design, is leading research to discover the effects of technology use on young children’s cognitive abilities.