School of Human Sciences

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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

• Darla O’Dwyer, PhD, Texas Tech University, Food/Nutrition/Dietetics
• Chay Runnels, PhD, Stephen F. Austin State University, Forestry

Associate Professors

• Gina Causin, PhD, Oklahoma State University, Hospitality Administration
• Flora Farago, PhD, Arizona State University, Family and Human Development
• Rachel Jumper, PhD, Texas A&M University, Communication and Human Development, Health Communication
• Hyunsook Kang, PhD, Texas Tech University, Family Studies
• Lisa Mize, PhD, Texas Woman’s University, Child/Family
• Jennifer Newquist, PhD, Texas Woman’s University, Family Therapy
• Darla O’Dwyer, PhD, Texas Tech University, Food/Nutrition/Dietetics
• Mary Olle, PhD, Texas Tech University, Family and Consumer Sciences
• Sally Ann Swearingen, MFA, Louisiana Tech University, Interior Design

Assistant Professor

• Nathaniel Walker, EdD, Capella University, Educational Leadership and Management

Clinical Instructors

• Todd Barrios, MA, Northwestern State University, Adult Education
• Lynsey Cortines, MS, Stephen F. Austin State University, Human Sciences
• Sarah Drake, MS, Stephen F. Austin State University, Human Sciences
• Donna Fickes, PhD, Texas Tech University, Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management
• Jennifer Luque, MS, Stephen F. Austin State University, Human Sciences
• Jill Pruett, MS, 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

• Human Sciences, MS

• Human Sciences, Major
• Human Sciences, Major, Thesis
• Nutrition and Integrative Health, MS

• Executive Hospitality Supervision Certificate

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