Areas of Specialization are available in Dietetics and Family and Consumer Sciences. Human Ecology curricula are diverse. They focus on businesses, the individual, the family, and the relationships between families and their changing social and physical environments. The curricula draw upon social, physical and biological sciences. The Programs The Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management curriculum is designed to prepare students for varied career opportunities in the hospitality industry.
Students participate in laboratory experiences where foods are prepared and evaluated.
In addition, learning experiences in hotels are simulated and students must complete two supervised internships. Upon completion of course requirements, students are qualified for competitive positions in the areas of sales, personnel, hotel accounting, food and beverage management, and front office operations, and management in the hospitality industry. The Family and Consumer Sciences curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad background in the Human Ecology subject areas. The program is approved by the Virginia Department of Education. It focuses on preparing students for careers as teachers in schools and employment in business, industry, and governmental agencies.