Iowa State University College of Human Sciences

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ISU College of Human Sciences
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Established2005
Dean Laura Jolly
Location
Affiliations Iowa State University
Website hs.iastate.edu

Iowa State University's College of Human Sciences was established in 2005, as the result of a merger of the now defunct College of Education and College of Family and Consumer Sciences, and therefore, is currently the newest college of Iowa State University.

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History

The College of Human Sciences traces its history to the College of Home Economics. The home economics program at Iowa State began in 1872. [1]

Formed in 1968, the College of Education at Iowa State University was composed of three academic departments, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, and Health and Human Performance.

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References

  1. "College of Human Sciences builds on strong legacy". Iowa State University. December 15, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2022.