Department of Applied Human Sciences

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For the complete list of faculty members, please consult the Department website.

Department Objectives

The strategic objective of the Department of Applied Human Sciences is to improve quality of life and well‑being. This is accomplished through the integration of theory and practice to promote effective practitioner skill. The Department of Applied Human Sciences is an interdisciplinary and applied academic unit which generates knowledge and provides practice‑based education in human relations, recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, human systems intervention, family life education, and community and organizational leadership. Involvement in practical contexts beyond the University provides an important link with members of the community, thereby offering a genuine environment for the exchange of knowledge and expertise.