Undergraduate 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
Dietetics

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

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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
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.