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Undergraduate Programs
The School of Human Environmental Sciences offers six undergraduate majors, all designed to equip students with the knowledge and skill sets to prepare them for the vast career opportunities available in the human science industries.
Master's Program
The School of Human Environmental Sciences houses the Master of Science in Human Environmental Sciences. This program, available for completion on campus and at a distance, offers four concentrations for students to continue their education in the field of their interest.
PhD program
Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences (AFLS) at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville offers a PhD in AFLS with a concentration in Human Nutrition.
Override Requests
Students may request overrides by completing the Override Request form. The form requires the course instructor's and area coodinator's signatures and should be submitted to hesc@uark.edu once completed.
HESC Highlights
Kasandra Wright, a Fall 2024 graduate of the Apparel Merchandising and Product Development (AMPD) program, is making waves in the fashion world. At the 2025 Annual Conference of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) in Kansas City, Kasandra’s sustainable fashion designs earned her Best of Show – Student and the prestigious Best of Show – Overall award—beating out graduate students and professionals across the country.
Her winning designs, titled “Sequoia sempervirens” and “Transforming and Exploring the Potential of Soy in Fashion,” embody the next generation of sustainable design. Using techniques such as natural dyeing with Redwood seed cones and textiles made from soy-based byproducts, Kasandra’s work blends environmental advocacy with artistic innovation.
“Receiving both the 'Best of Show' in the student category and the 'Best of Show – Overall' awards was an incredibly humbling and inspiring experience,” Kasandra shared. “This recognition has validated my passion for sustainable apparel design and further motivated me to continue pushing forward in my journey.”
Kasandra is now working at Walmart Corporation as a Senior Merchandising Analyst in Fashion through their internal development program—taking her design excellence from the classroom to the corporate world.
Her research and award-winning designs were also recognized in the Discovery Journal and the national NEXTILE Soy in Fashion Design Challenge.
