School of Human Sciences

Chay Runnels, interim director
Lisa Mize, assistant director
Rachel Jumper, graduate coordinator
Human Sciences Building, Room 101A
(936) 468-4502
Fax: (936) 468-2140
sfasu.edu/hms

Mission and Objectives of the School

The School of Human Sciences prepares students to be highly qualified professionals in global markets who positively influence individuals, families and businesses in diverse communities. Consistent with the mission, core values and vision of SFA, the school emphasizes enhanced student achievement, a strong commitment to total life-long learning and development, and interactive/innovative instruction, research and service. Major goals are to provide an effective learning environment for the diverse academic majors in the School of Human Sciences; foster an environment that supports, encourages and rewards intellectual development and productive professionals; and expand external resource development while advancing and marketing programs.

Graduate Faculty

Professors

Mitzi Perritt, Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, Housing
Chay Runnels, Ph.D., Stephen F. Austin State University, Forestry

Associate Professors

Leisha Bridwell, M.F.A., Louisiana Tech University, Interior Design
Gina Causin, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, Hospitality Administration
Flora Farago, Ph.D., Arizona State University, Family and Human Development
Hyunsook Kang, Ph.D., Texas Tech University, Family Studies
Lisa Mize, Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, Child/Family
Darla O’Dwyer, Ph.D., Texas Tech University, Food/Nutrition/Dietetics
Mary Olle, Ph.D., Texas Tech University, Family and Consumer Sciences
Sally Ann Swearingen, M.F.A., Louisiana Tech University, Interior Design

Assistant Professors

Rachel Jumper, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Communication and Human Development
Jennifer Newquist, Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, Family Therapy
Nathaniel Walker, Ed.D., Capella University, Interior Design and Construction Management

Clinical Instructors

Todd Barrios, M.A., Northwestern State University, Adult Education
Lynsey Cortines, M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, Human Sciences
Sarah Drake, M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, Human Sciences
Donna Fickes, Ph.D., Texas Tech University, Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management
Jill Pruett, M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, Human Sciences

Admission Requirements

Minimum GRE scores of dietetics interns are verbal 146, quantitative 140 and written 3.5. No GRE scores are required for other human sciences graduate majors.

Programs

Program Overview

Human Sciences, M.S.

Major