Department of Retailing and Tourism Management

School of Human Environmental Sciences

Human Environmental Sciences provides science-based programs concerned with the interactions of individuals and families within multiple environmental contexts, including social, cultural, economic, and political. The specialized areas of study prepare graduates for professional roles through academic work, practicum or field experience, and research with a focus on improving quality of life for individuals and families throughout the lifespan.

There are three departments in Human Environmental Sciences - Dietetics and Human Nutrition; Family Sciences; and Retailing and Tourism Management. Each department offers both undergraduate and graduate study.

For more information, visit: http://rtm.ca.uky.edu/.

Undergraduate Programs in Human Environmental Sciences

The University of Kentucky grants the following degrees in Human Environmental Sciences:

Bachelor of Science in Consumer Economics and Family Financial Counseling
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Family Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and Tourism
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles

Minor Offered

The following minor is available:

Family Sciences

Accreditations and Approvals

The following programs that can be accredited or approved have achieved that recognition:

Didactic and Coordinated Programs in Dietetics are both accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
The Masters Specialization in Couple and Family Therapy (M.S. in Family Sciences) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Couple and Family Therapy Education (COACFTE). The program includes course work and clinical practicum required for licensure.

Unique Features of the School Facilities and Services

The Family Center is a learning laboratory for students who provide services to students, staff, and community members. The Department of Retailing and Tourism Management oversees the Betty D. Eastin Costume Collection and the Textiles Quality Research Laboratory. The Department of Family Sciences includes two research labs. The Family Interaction Research Lab (FIRL) features equipment to measure family interactions, including psychological arousal and electrical brain activity. The Family Social Science Research Center includes equipment to complete random digit dialing research. The Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition operates the Lemon Tree Restaurant and the Nutritional Assessment Laboratory.

Scholarships

Over fifty scholarships are awarded each year to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the School of Human Environmental Sciences. Information about scholarships is available from the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Scholarship Office, N-8 Ag Science Building.

Advising

All students are assigned an advisor during their first semester in a program in the School of Human Environmental Sciences. For more information about programs or advising, contact:

Center for Student Success
N24 Ag. Science Center
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0091
859-257-3468

Department of Retailing and Tourism Management

The Department of Retailing and Tourism Management is committed to excellence in teaching, service and research resulting from innovative interdisciplinary education with a global, product, and consumer focus. Students build competencies for outstanding business and customer service in retail and hospitality organizations in a changing society. Opportunities are provided for experiential education through industry-related work experiences, internships, study tours, and exchange programs. Graduates are prepared for careers in the merchandising, hospitality and tourism industries in the developing experience economy. The department offers the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and the Bachelor of Science in Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles.

Visit us on the Web at: http://rtm.ca.uky.edu/.