All Majors and
Degree Programs

Cornell Human Ecology's applied curriculum focuses on understanding — and improving — the human experience.

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Bachelor of Science
Design + Environmental Analysis

Learn how to design sustainable spaces that can inspire and empower people to work, learn, play and live well.

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Bachelor of Science
Fashion Design

Hone your signature style as you learn how to create apparel that makes an impact.

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Bachelor of Science
Fashion Design Management

Develop a balanced understanding of business and fashion so you can become a leader in the industry.

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Bachelor of Science
Fiber Science

Examine the properties of everyday fibers and learn to work with emerging fiber technology.

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Bachelor of Science
Global + Public Health Sciences

Explore the most significant public health issues of our time, across disciplines and beyond borders.

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Bachelor of Science
Human Biology, Health + Society

Examine human health from a whole new perspective, considering how our external world affects our well being.

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Bachelor of Science
Human Development

Take a closer look at how people mature and evolve throughout their lives, and learn how you can support the process.

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Bachelor of Science
Nutritional Sciences

Dig into our complicated relationship with the food that fuels us — from individual diet to community access and education.

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Program
CCE Summer Internship

Help improve the lives of families and communities across New York State as an intern with Cornell Cooperative Extension.

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Program
CHE + The Center for Discovery Summer Internship

Live and work at the innovative research and specialty center for individuals with complex conditions.

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Program
CHE in NYC Summer Internship

Spend the summer immersed in the city, working closely with a community organization to make a positive local impact.

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Program
Cornell Global Learning

Take your education far beyond the familiar and grow as a global citizen with international learning opportunities.

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Program
Dietetics

Develop the knowledge and skills to pursue a career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN).
 

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Program
Exchange Programs

Complete courses relevant to your field while immersed in another culture at one of Cornell's global partner institutions.

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Master of Arts
Apparel Design

Research a pressing issue in the fashion industry and work to develop a meaningful solution.

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Master of Arts
Design

Combine specialized research and focused creative thinking to devise an environmental design solution that helps drive humanity forward.

 

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Master of Arts
Human Development

Conduct advanced research to gain a deeper understanding of the complex factors that affect human health, behavior and well-being.

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Master of Professional Studies
Human Ecology

Take your career to the next level by solving an industry challenge in this one-year program for working professionals.

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Master of Science
Fiber Science

Conduct specialized research in an area of fiber science to create a novel solution to a materials challenge.

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Master of Science
Human Environment Relations

Use evidence-based design strategies to create spaces that help every user reach their unique and varied goals.

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Master of Science
Nutrition

Help people and communities live healthier lives through better nutrition guidance, advocacy or policy.

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Ph.D.
Apparel Design

Become a fashion and apparel design expert as you complete an in-depth research project.

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Ph.D.
Fiber Science

Broaden your expertise in fiber science, exploring the many possible uses of fibers — and proposing your own innovative ideas.

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Ph.D.
Human Behavior + Design

Research how humans interact with spaces large and small — from products to buildings to cities — and help guide more effective design.

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Ph.D.
Human Development

Gain greater expertise in human development as you complete specialized research to advance the field.

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Ph.D.
Nutrition

Grow your nutrition expertise as you translate the science of nutrition into meaningful solutions for a healthier society.

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Concentration
Human Nutrition

Examine how our bodies use the food and nutrients we consume with this concentration for Biological Sciences majors.

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Minor
Applied Exercise Science

Grow your understanding of human anatomy and physiology with this partnership between Cornell and Ithaca College (for Nutritional Science majors).

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Minor
Design + Environmental Analysis

Explore how people interact with built environments and discover how sustainable design can enhance a space’s functionality.

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Minor
Epidemiology

Use data and collaborative research to quantify the relation between risk factors and disease to prevent illness.

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Minor
Fashion Studies

Learn how apparel reflects and affects society, and explore the traditional and innovative techniques used in design.

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Minor
Fiber Science

Learn how organic and inorganic fibers are used in materials humans interact with every day.

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Minor
Global Health

Put your knowledge and skills to work helping advance solutions to global or public health issues.

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Minor
Healthy Futures

Help make people healthier by understanding the behavioral, social and environmental factors that impact overall wellness.

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Minor
Nutrition and Health

Examine how nutrition impacts human health and well-being and discuss social, economic, and psychological issues around food.