Department of Human Ecology

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http://www.umes.edu/HE

Dr. Grace Namwamba, Chairperson

Mission

The mission of the Department of Human Ecology is to prepare students for careers, graduate study and leadership roles in Fashion Merchandising, Child Development, Dietetics, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Food and Nutrition. The department challenges faculty and students to make contributions that will enhance the quality of life of individuals and families in diverse societies. Our focus is to empower individuals to cope with change, explore new technologies, and manage resources wisely.

The philosophical tenets and programmatic focus remain central to the mission of the 1890-land grant university. This mission is carried out through teaching, research and community service.

Objectives

The objectives of the Human Ecology Department are to:

1. Establish and promote high academic standards and performance.
2. Provide career development opportunities for students, faculty and staff.
3. Strengthen and expand research and community service programs.
4. Increase enrollment and graduation rates.

Departmental Requirements

Department of Human Ecology programs require that all students maintain a “C” in each course in their Program Core and Program Electives and a “C” average in General Education and Supportive Course Requirements. Individual programs may choose specific courses to fulfill General Education requirements. Students transferring into the department from another department or institution must have a 2.5 Cum GPA.

Minor Programs

The Department offers minor programs in Clothing and Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, Gerontology, Nutrition, and Family Financial Planning. The minor program in Nutrition has two Options: Nutritional Science and Food and Nutrition. A minimum of 18 credits is required for each area. Fashion Merchandising and Family and Consumer Science majors should consult advisor prior to selecting a minor. Clothing and Textiles, Gerontology, and Nutrition Option 2 are not available to FCS majors because of course duplication.

Directory of Faculty

Brooks, Jada, Assistant Professor
B.S., Virginia State University; M. Ed, Virginia State University: Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Cecil, Malinda, Assistant Professor
B.S., Hood College; M.S., Virginia Tech; Ph.D., University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Clinton, Bridgett, Assistant Professor
B.S.., University of Maryland Eastern Shore; M.S., Michigan State University; D.Mgt., University of Maryland University College

Ferraro, Cathy, Lecturer & Director, Dietetic Internship Program
B.Ss, Marywood University; M.S., Marywood University

Khoza, Lombuso, Associate Professor
B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore; M.S., University of California, Davis; M.S., University of Leeds; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Kumelachew, Missale, Associate Professor
B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., Howard University; Ph.D., University of Maryland College Park

Long, Donna, Associate Professor & Director of Child & Family Development Center
B.A., Hood College; M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University; Ed.D., Wilmington College

Namwamba, Grace, Chair

Satterlee, Donna, Assistant Professor
B.S., Beaver College; M.Ed., Old Dominion University, Ed.D., Field Graduate University

Shaw, Anugrah, Professor
B.S., Delhi University; M.S., Maharaja Sayajirao University; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University

Zoumenou, Virginie, Associate Professor; Joint Appointment Extension/Human Ecology
B.S., National University of Côte-d’Ivoire; M.S., National University of Côte-d’Ivoire; Ph.D., Florida International University and National University of Côte-d’Ivoire

Programs

• Human Ecology - Child Development Program with Chesapeake College, B.S.
• Human Ecology - Child Development Program with Wor-Wic Community College, B.S.
• Human Ecology - Child Development, B.S.
• Human Ecology - Dietetics, B.S.
• Human Ecology - Family and Consumer Sciences Education, B.S.
• Human Ecology - Family and Consumer Sciences, B.S.
• Human Ecology - Fashion Merchandising FIT Advertising and Marketing Communications, B.S.
• Human Ecology - Fashion Merchandising Honors, B.S.
• Human Ecology - Fashion Merchandising, B.S.
• Human Ecology - Nutrition, B.S.

• Clothing and Textiles Minor
• Family Financial Planning Minor
• Fashion Merchandising Minor
• Gerontology Minor
• Nutrition Option 1: Nutritional Science Minor
• Nutrition Option 2: Food and Nutrition Minor

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