For example, careful selection of liberal arts requirements and elective courses allow students to pursue a minor or an area of interest outside of the college, a double degree, double major, or interdepartmental major. Human Resources' students are encouraged to enrich their academic program by participating in the college's visiting student programs, study abroad experiences, seminars, and the college's numerous student organizations. There are several special academic opportunities for exceptionally talented and highly motivated students. Students in each academic program are eligible to participate in the University's Honors Program, undergraduate research, and Degree with Distinction. Also, the college's Dean's Scholar Program provides qualified students with the opportunity to share the responsibility of developing an individualized program focusing on the student's academic interests.
Outstanding facilities offer students many unique opportunities.
The College of Human Resources houses a computer-aided design laboratory, laboratory preschool, historic costume and textile collection space, textile testing laboratory, nutrition clinic and merchandising display areas. Other campus sites provide quantity foods laboratories, an adult day care center, computing laboratories and multi-media classrooms to support the college's programs.