School of Consumer Sciences
Students in the School of Consumer Sciences will receive a unique, hands-on learning experience through our programs in fashion studies, hospitality management, personal financial planning and sensory sciences.
The School of Consumer Sciences transforms lives through education, scholarship and community engagement in consumer-focused business disciplines. Through the fashion studies, hospitality management, personal financial planning and sensory sciences programs, we prepare learners to live meaningful lives that have a sustainable impact on the well-being of individuals, families and communities.
While at K-State, all of the students in the School of Consumer Sciences will gain hands-on experience through an internship, preparing them with the experiential learning needed to prepare to succeed in their desired careers. Our graduates leave K-State prepared to impact through careers such as financial planner, technical designer, resort manager, wealth advisor, merchandiser and event director.
Fashion studies students focus on human well-being related to the human need for clothing and textile products. Our students can choose to specialize in fashion design or fashion business and are given the aesthetic, practical, technical, professional and intellectual skills needed for a variety of roles.
The hospitality management program is committed to preparing the next generation of hospitality leaders for a successful career in industry or academia. Students focus on all aspects of the industry, including food and beverage management, lodging management, and meeting and event management.
Personal financial planning students are prepared to help individuals and families meet their financial goals. Students will tackle quantitative courses in retirement planning, investment planning, tax planning, insurance planning, and estate planning, as well as courses focused on learning how to understand and help people.
FEATURED WORK
Elijah Wilson, senior in personal financial planning, was recently named Champion in a national challenge hosted by The E-Valuator, LLC.
School News
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September 11, 2025
Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering open for fall semester
Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering, located inside Justin Hall, has begun their lunch service for the fall semester. The popular on-campus lunch destination is a student-run fast-casual restaurant featuring fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps and more at an affordable price. This semester, guests can enjoy an expanded selection of grab-and-go items including salads, yogurt parfaits and […]
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June 30, 2025
Health and Human Sciences realigns departments into new school structures
The College of Health and Human Sciences announced a restructuring, moving programs from a department format to a school format. The reorganization will improve coordination across programs, increase opportunities for collaboration within and across schools and clarify the areas of study and focus for external audiences. This new structure not only strengthens the ability to […]
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June 3, 2025
Wallace appointed Associate Dean of Research for Health and Human Sciences
Nick Wallace, associate professor, has been appointed to serve as the Associate Dean of Research in the College of Health and Human Sciences. In his role, Wallace will serve as part of the college’s leadership team and will provide leadership and coordination for undergraduate research and scholarly activities, advance scholarly and research activities within the […]