Program: General Human Ecology (B.S.) - Kansas State University

Apr 03, 2025

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

Degree programs in general human ecology allow students to integrate knowledge for an understanding of human needs, environments, and relationships. As professionals and citizens, graduates will advance the well-being of individuals, families, organizations, and communities.

The general human ecology program allows flexibility in course selection for first year students who are undecided but considering programs offered by the College of Health and Human Sciences. Careful planning allows students to explore options while completing courses applicable to most programs. Successful completion of the BS in Human Ecology requires students to identify career goals and develop a degree plan that will prepare them to advance toward those goals.

Bachelor’s degree requirements

General requirements (34-35 credit hours)

Communications (8–9 credit hours)

COMM 105 - Public Speaking IA Credits: 2
or
COMM 106 - Public Speaking I Credits: 3
ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I Credits: 3
ENGL 200 - Expository Writing II Credits: 3

Social sciences (6 credit hours)

A course in economic systems Credits: 3
A course in human behavior Credits: 3

Humanities (6 credit hours)

(only a course of three credits or more will apply)

Humanities electives Credits: 6

Natural and physical sciences (7 credit hours)

(include at least one course with a laboratory)

A course in life sciences Credits: 3-4

CHM 110 - General Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 111 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1

Quantitative studies (6 credit hours)

Statistics course, 300-level or higher Credits: 3

MATH 100 - College Algebra Credits: 3
or a college-level calculus course

Integrative Human Ecology course (1 credit hour)

GNHE 210 - Foundations of Human Ecology Credits: 1

Professional studies (69 credit hours)

Grades of “C” or higher required.

Human ecology core courses (33 credit hours)

AT 265 - Textiles Credits: 3
AT 330 - Dress and Human Behavior Credits: 3
HDFS 110 - Introduction to Human Development Credits: 3
HDFS 350 - Family Relationships and Gender Roles Credits: 3
HDFS 550 - Family Theory & Science Credits: 3
or
HDFS 670 - Working with Parents Credits: 3
GNHE 310 - Human Needs Credits: 3
GNHE 410 - Seminar in Human Ecology Credits: 2
FNDH 132 - Basic Nutrition Credits: 3
FNDH 413 - Science of Food Credits: 4
ID 210 - Design and Behavior in the Interior Environment Credits: 3
PFP 105 - Introduction to Personal Financial Planning Credits: 3
or
PFP 310 - Family and Consumer Economics Credits: 3

Human ecology electives (18 credit hours)

Select courses to support professional goals in consultation with advisor. At least 9 hours must be 300-level or higher.

Supporting courses (18 credit hours)

Select courses to support professional goals in consultation with advisor. All courses must be 300-level or higher, and from areas other than the College of Health and Human Sciences.

Unrestricted electives (16–17 credit hours)

Note

*Students seeking licensure in family and consumer sciences education must meet licensure standards as well as degree requirements. See Family and Consumer Sciences Education Licensure Requirements (B.S.) and the College of Education . Students seeking licensure in family and consumer sciences education may apply 1-4 hours of specified EDSEC courses as Human Ecology electives.

K-State 8 General Education Requirements

K-State 8 general education requirements must be completed.

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