School of Applied Human Sciences
The School of Applied Human Sciences (SAHS) is a cross-disciplinary academic unit comprising a mix of related design and human services programs that apply design principles, social behavioral sciences, and material science to enhance and support individuals, families and communities.
Undergraduate programs include Family Services, Gerontology, Interior Design, and Textiles and Apparel (TAPP). The school also includes a graduate Counseling Program, including both school and clinical specializations.
Facilities serving the undergraduate programs include a National Science Foundation Textile and Materials Testing lab, design and computer labs serving design programs, and a redesigned student engagement classroom. The graduate counseling program houses a Counseling Laboratory, consisting of observation counseling rooms equipped with two way-mirrors, microphones and recording ability, allowing supervisors to provide feedback on both recorded (stored with confidentiality protections) and live client sessions.
Master of Arts in Counseling
UNI’s Counseling Program caters to student needs by providing one-on-one advising, intimate class size, and small student-to-faculty ratios. Classes are largely based upon interactive discussion and application of counseling skills. Students gain valuable, hands-on experience through a rigorous practicum and internship with highly skilled and trained professionals currently in the field.
Family Services
Our family services program focuses on the theory and research on family relationships and human development, with an applied focus in order to help prepare students for work in the human services field or to attend graduate school.
Gerontology
As the ONLY four-year gerontology program in the state of Iowa, UNI prepares students for a career in caring.
The major offers two tracks: social sciences and long-term care administration. Approximately half of UNI gerontology students work in nursing homes after graduation, with others working in a wide variety of senior support services.
Interior Design
The design of a room can greatly affect every person who steps into a given space. As an interior design major at UNI, students will become thoughtful, creative and ethical problem solvers in the interior design profession. Equipped with state-of-the-art grafting and digital rendering software, the program prides itself on helping its students achieve through education, experience and thorough preparation for the licensing exam.
Textiles & Apparel
The UNI textiles and apparel program provides students with a wide array of marketable skills. Alongside fashion design, you’ll graduate with a career-focused knowledge of product development, computer-aided and print pattern design, merchandising, quality testing, stylization, photography, trend analysis, fashion show production, visual merchandising and branding strategy development.
