College of Human Development & Education
| Margaret Fitzgerald, Interim Dean |
| E. Morrow Lebedeff Hall 255, 701-231-8211, www.ndsu.edu/hde |
The College of Human Development and Education was established in July 1992. There are five units in the college. Four of these—Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management; Human Development and Family Science; Education; and Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences—offer programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels. The fifth—Center for 4-H Youth Development—offers Extension youth programming across the state. Students are prepared for careers in education, colleges and universities, business and industry, community services, hospitals and health care facilities, and public and private programs concerned with design, human welfare, fitness, and recreation.
Mission
The mission of the College of Human Development and Education is to provide nationally recognized educational programs and conduct research and other scholarly activities that focus on people as they interact in work, educational, and living environments.
Opportunities are provided to broaden the student’s understanding and appreciation of the aesthetic, cultural, economic, physical, psychological, and social elements that influence individual and family well-being. Programs are designed to help each student develop professional competencies, attain a liberal education, and relate the basic disciplines to various applications.
Accreditation
The Couple and Family Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education. The Athletic Training program is certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. Education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the North Dakota Education and Standards and Practices Board.
The School Counseling, Community Counseling, and Counselor Education and Supervision programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. The Dietetics program is accredited by the American Dietetic Association Council of Accreditation. The Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
The Exercise Science Program is endorsed by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs: Committee on Accreditation for Exercise Sciences. Family Financial Planning is approved by the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards. Hospitality and Tourism Management is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration.
Degree Programs
Undergraduate programs in the college lead to a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. Recommendation of candidates for teacher certification also rests within this college through the School of Education .
Graduate study leading to a Master of Science degree is offered in Human Development and Family Science, Counseling, Merchandising, Educational Leadership, Athletic Training, Sport Pedagogy and Leadership, Exercise Science, Nutrition Science, Dietetics, and Teacher Education. A Master of Education degree may be earned through Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences and the School of Education. A Master of Athletic Training (M.A.Trg.) may be earned through Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science. Doctoral programs also are offered by the college in Counselor Education and Supervision, Couple and Family Therapy, Developmental Science, Education and Exercise Science and Nutrition. The doctoral program in Education (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) has a cross-disciplinary emphasis, which allows students a choice between two tracks: Institutional Analysis and Occupational and Adult Education. A dual major doctoral program in gerontology is offered in coordination with a doctoral degree from one of the following areas: Developmental Science, Education and Exercise Science and Nutrition. For more complete details, see the Graduate Bulletin online.
The College of HD&E offers six master’s programs or program options online. Online programs make earning an advanced degree an option for anyone accepted into the college of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies. The programs are: Merchandising, Family Financial Planning, Gerontology, Youth Development, Family and Consumer Science Education, and Dietetics. For more information view the Graduate School web site.
Degree Requirements
Students enrolled in major programs in the college are required to follow curriculum guidelines, available in the Academic Advising Office of the college or department offices, for each of the program options and majors. Course requirements in each program fulfill university, college, and departmental requirements. Refer also to graduation requirements and related information listed earlier in the Academic Policies section.
Courses taken pass/fail will not be used to satisfy any requirements other than total credits. Departments may have additional restrictions. Approval must be obtained and processed during the first three weeks of the regular semester. Once processed, a course cannot be changed back to regular grading.
General college requirements for undergraduate degrees extend beyond the minimum university general education requirements. An adviser should be consulted for specific courses. Students also are encouraged to follow their own interests in choosing electives that go beyond the minimum requirements.
Curriculum Majors and Options
- Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design
- Apparel Studies Option
- Retail Merchandising Option
- Dietetics
- Didactic Program
- Dietician Education Program
- Exercise Science
- Athletic Training (5-year program)
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Human Development and Family Science
- Adult Development and Aging Option
- Child Development Option
- Family Science Option
- Human Development and Family Science/Elementary Education (dual degree/program with Valley City State University )*
- Human Development and Family Science/Social Work (dual degree/program with Minot State University )**
- Interior Design
- Sport Management
Secondary Education:
- Agricultural
- Art
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Comprehensive Science
- Earth Science
- English
- Communication Option
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- French
- Health
- School Health Option
- History
- Mathematics
- Physical Education (K-12)
- Physics
- Social Science
- Spanish
| * | Elementary Education An Elementary Education program is available through the cooperation of Valley City State University, the degree-granting institution for this program. This degree program must be completed concurrently with a HDFS major from NDSU. Upon completion of the Dual Degree Program, the graduate will have earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Human Development and Education with a major in Human Development and Family Science from NDSU and a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Valley City State University. The dual program is designed to be completed in four years. |
| ** | Social Work A Social Work program is available through the cooperation of Minot State University, the degree-granting institution for this program. The degree program must be completed concurrently with a HDFS major from NDSU. Upon completion of the dual degree program, the graduate will have earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Human Development and Education with a major in Human Development and Family Science from NDSU and a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from Minot State University. The dual program is designed to be completed in four years. |
Minors
A minor is a similar grouping of courses in which the university requires a minimum of 16 credits. (At least eight credits of the minor must be taken at NDSU.) Departments may require more credits for their minors. For the minors to be awarded, students must declare a minor using the Major/Minor Change Form. Information on specific minors may be obtained in the Academic Advising Office . Minors offered in the college are:
- Apparel, Retail Merchandising and Design
- Extension Education
- Health Education
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Human Development and Family Science
- Wellness
Undergraduate Certifications
- Certified Family Life Education (CFLE)
- Coaching
- First Aid/CPR
- Food Sanitation
- Physical Best
Interdisciplinary Programs
The College of Human Development and Education participates in two interdisciplinary programs on campus:
Gerontology Minor
The Gerontology minor provides students with an integrated understanding of the process of aging, aging services, and the aged in America. For further information, refer to the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this Bulletin.
Women and Gender Studies Major and Minor
The goals of Women and Gender Studies is to examine the contributions of all genders to aspects of society, to explore the intersections of race, class, sexual orientation, age, and physical ability with gender both globally and nationally, to investigate the heritage, challenges and concerns of women and men, and to provide a newer and broader understanding of women and men in all fields. For further information, refer to the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this Bulletin.
Special Opportunities
Special opportunities available to students in the college include the following:
Professional Organizations
Student chapters of professional organizations are available for membership in accordance with their respective bylaws.
- American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
- American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
- Aspiring Teachers of Mathematics and Science (ATOMS)
- Association of Couple and Family Therapy Students
- Chi Sigma Iota
- Collegiate FFA/Postsecondary Agriculture Students (CFFA/PAS)
- Elementary Education Club
- Eta Sigma Delta (honorary)
- Exercise Science Club
- Fashion, Apparel, and Business Organization (FABO)
- HDE Leadership Council
- Hospitality Student Association (HSA)
- Human Development and Family Science Club
- Phi Upsilon Omicron (honorary)
- Social Work Organization (SWO)
- Sport Management Association (SMA)
- Student Association of Nutrition and Dietectics (SAND)
- Student North Dakota Education Association (SNDEA)
Additional information is available in the Dean’s Office of the college.
HDE Leadership Council
The HDE Leadership Council acts as a liaison organization between the student body, the faculty, and the Dean of the College of Human Development and Education. The council assists in the promotion of the college. Students supplement and complement the existing advisery system and assist in the HD&E 189 Skills for Academic Success course. Student selection is based on academics and a willingness to participate. Student members represent all units in the college. Applications for leadership council are reviewed each fall. Information is available in the Dean’s Office of the college (255 EML).
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education , a program of the Career Center, offers undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to integrate classroom study with paid, career related work experience for academic credit. Work may be full or part time. See Career Center for further information. A Cooperative Education experience may substantially improve students’ employment opportunities after graduation.
College Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)
Requirements include those outlined on the curriculum guide and include the university's general education, college and departmental requirements.
Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.)
In addition to the Bachelor of Science degree, a Bachelor of Arts degree also includes the following:
- Six (6) additional credits of humanities and social behavioral sciences
- Two years of one modern foreign language at the college level or equivalent
Students should refer to the Bachelor of Arts Using a Second Language section within the Academic Degree Information page of this Bulletin.
Interdisciplinary Programs
The following programs are College of Human Development and Education programs of study:
The following program is interdisciplinary and is integrated with one or more college/departments within the University
Faculty
- Aakre, Dean E., Extension Specialist, M.Ed., 1998, North Dakota State University
- Anderson, Earl A., Emeritus Professor of Education, Ed.D., 1962, Washington State University
- Anderson, Sharon D., Emeritus Professor of Human Development and Education, Ph.D., 1994, University of North Dakota
- Asperin, Amelia Estepa, Associate Professor of Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management, Ph.D., 2007, Kansas State University
- Ayebo, Abraham, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Education, Ph.D., 2010, University of Nevada-Reno
- Bach, Annette S., Emeritus Professor of Extension, M.S., 1972, University of Southern California
- Baggett, Ashley, Assistant Professor of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies and School of Education, Ph.D., 2014, Louisiana State University
- Barnhart, Thomas C., Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 1978, University of New Mexico
- Bastow-Shoop, Holly E., Professor of Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management; Department Head, Ph.D., 1981, Oklahoma State University
- Beck, Patricia L., Emeritus Professor of Extension, M.S., 1965, Colorado State University
- Benson, Kristen E., Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Ph.D., 2009, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Berglund, Patricia, Emeritus Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 1988, North Dakota State University
- Biewer, Adrian, Extension Specialist, M.S., 1981, North Dakota State University
- Blodgett Salafia, Elizabeth, Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Ph.D., 2008, University of Notre Dame
- Borgen, Vernon A., Adjunct Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, B.S., 1979, North Dakota State University
- Bormann, Brock, Lecturer of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, M.A., 2014, Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Borr, Mari, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D., 2005, University of North Dakota
- Bowen, Bradley, Assistant Professor of Education/Construction Management and Engineering, Ed.D., 2011, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
- Braaten, Ann W., Assistant Professor of Practice of Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management, Ph.D., 2005, University of Minnesota
- Brotherson, Sean, Extension Specialist and Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Ph.D., 1999, Oregon State University
- Brunt, Ardith R., Associate Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 1999, Iowa State University
- Buchholz Holland, Carol, Associate Professor, School of Education, Ph.D., 2005, Kansas State University
- Burkholder, Vel Rae, Emeritus Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, M.S., 1968, North Dakota State University
- Byun, Wonwoo, Assistant Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 2012, University of South Carolina
- Carlson, Thomas Stone, Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Ph.D., 2000, Iowa State University
- Christensen, Bryan K., Associate Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 2000, University of Kansas
- Christensen, Warren M., Assistant Professor of Physics and Education, Ph.D., 2007, Iowa State University
- Clapper, Ann, Associate Professor of Practice of Education, Ed.D., 1991, Drake University
- Cogdill, Bradley D., Chair, Center for 4-H Youth Development; M.S., 2005, North Dakota State University
- David, Shannon, Assistant Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 2013, Ohio University
- Deal, James, Professor of Human Development and Family Science; Ph.D., 1987, University of Georgia
- Deutsch, Michael Joseph, Jr., Associate Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 2007, North Dakota State University
- Dittman, Jennette K., Emeritus Professor of Education, Ph.D., 1974, Pennsylvania State University
- Dobry, Alberta M., Emeritus Professor of Education, Ph.D., 1973, Michigan State University
- Douglas, Mary, Assistant Professor of Practice of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 2009, Michigan State University
- Duffield, Stacy K., Associate Professor of School of Education, Ph.D., 2003, University of North Dakota
- Eighmy, Myron, Professor of School of Education, Ed.D., 1995, University of Minnesota
- Erhardt, Marvin J., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Education, Ed.D., 1994, University of Wyoming
- Fitzgerald, Margaret A., Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Head, Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 1997, Iowa State University
- Fragodt, Alvin L., Emeritus Professor of Extension, M.S., 1974, North Dakota State University
- Fuller, Heather R., Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Ph.D., 2009, University of Michigan
- Gange, Kara, Assistant Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 2010, North Dakota State University
- Garden-Robinson, Julie A., Extension Specialist and Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 1994, North Dakota State University
- Gebeke, Debra, Assistant Director, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, Ph.D., 1996, University of North Dakota
- German, Nicole, Assistant Professor of Practice of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 2008, North Dakota State University
- Gress, Nancy M., Director, Student Services and Advancement, M.S., 1976, North Dakota State University
- Greterman, Sarah Hilgers, Lecturer of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science, M.S., 2010, North Dakota State University
- Gulbrandson, Ruth, Emeritus Professor of Extension, M.S., 1973, North Dakota State University
- Hackney, Kyle, Assistant Professor of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 2013, Syracuse University
- Hahne, Kristen A., Lecturer of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, M.S., 2008, North Dakota State University
- Hall, Brenda S., Professor of Education, Ed.D., 1993, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Hall, Thomas, Associate Professor of Education, Ed.D., 2005, University of South Dakota
- Hamre, Kellie, Senior Lecturer of Apparel, Design and Hospitality Management, M.S., 2013, Colorado State University
- Hanson, Alan, Lecturer of Education, M.S., 1984, St. Cloud State University
- Hauge, Linda, Extension Specialist, Center for 4-H Youth Development, M.E., 2004, Leslie University
- Hauser, Fredric J., Emeritus Professor of Extension, M.S., 1967, North Dakota State University
- Hektner, Joel, Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences, Interim Head, Ph.D., 1996, University of Chicago
- Hill, Brent, Assistant Professor of Education, Ph.D., 2011, Oklahoma State University
- Hilliard, Elizabeth, Assistant Professor of Practice of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, M.S., 2009, East Carolina University
- Hoffman, Jeanette, Assistant Professor of Practice of Education, Ed.D., 2006, University of St. Thomas
- Holbrook, Sandra, Adjunct Professor of Education, Ph.D., 1984, University of Minnesota
- Holm, Edna T., Emeritus Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 1987, University of Minnesota
- Hong, Miyoung, Assistant Professor of Apparel, Design and Hospitality Management, M.S., 2006, Oklahoma State University
- Horejsi, Roman J., Emeritus Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ed.D., 1991, University of North Dakota
- Jo, WooMi, Associate Professor of Apparel, Design and Hospitality Management, Ph.D., 2008, Kansas State University
- Johnson, Virginia Clark, Professor of Human Development and Family Science; Dean, College of Human Development and Education, Ph.D., 1984, Pennsylvania State University
- Kaler, Nancy J., Senior Lecturer of Human Development and Family Science, M.S., 1981, University of North Dakota
- Kapplinger, Eunice, Associate Professor of Practice of Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management, M.S., 1988, Minnesota State University
- Kelter, Paul B., Director, Center for Center for Science and Math Education and Professor of School of Education, Ph.D., 1980, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Korcuska, James S., Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D., 2000, Kent State University
- Kryjevskaia, Mila, Assistant Professor of Physics and Education, Ph.D., 2008, University of Washington
- Lajimodiere, Denise, Assistant Professor of Practice of Education, Ed.D., 2006, University of North Dakota
- Larson, Mary F., Assistant Professor of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 2008, University of North Dakota
- Lee, Jaeha, Associate Professor of Apparel, Design and Hospitality Management, Ph.D., 2008, University of Minnesota
- Lewis, Todd, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D., 2002, Kent State University
- Light, Harriett E., Emeritus Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Ph.D., 1976, Michigan State University
- Linker, Jenny, Assistant Professor of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences and Education, Ph.D., 2011, University of Illinois
- Lyman, Katie, Assistant Professor of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 2014, University of South Florida
- Manikowske, Linda J., Associate Professor of Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management, Ph.D., 1993, Iowa State University
- Martin, William O., Professor of Education and Mathematics; Department Head, Ph.D., 1993, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Martindale, Thomas, Emeritus Professor of Extension, M.S., 1967, University of North Dakota
- Marx, Adam A., Assistant Professor of Education, Ph.D., 2014, The University of Missouri
- Maughan, Arthur W., Emeritus Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, M.S., 1966, North Dakota State University
- McAllister, Shirley E. Friend, Emeritus Professor of Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management, Ed.D., 1960, University of Arkansas
- McGeorge, Christine R., Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Ph.D., 2005, University of Minnesota
- Montplaisir, Lisa, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Education, Ph.D., 2003, University of Arizona
- Napoleon, Larry II, Assistant Professor of Education, Ph.D., 2009, Pennsylvania State University-University Park
- Narum, Gary A., Emeritus Associate Professor of Education, Ed.D., 1969, University of Wyoming
- Nass, Marillyn, Emeritus Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, M.S., 1955, Pennsylvania State University
- Nelson, Jill, Associate Professor of Education, Associate Dean, College of Human Development and Education, Ph.D., 2005, Kent State University
- Ness, Megan, Extension Specialist and Coordinator, EFNEP, M.S., 2007, Colorado State University
- Nielsen, Robert C., Emeritus Professor of Education, Ed.D., 1973, University of Northern Colorado
- North, Barbara B., Emeritus Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, M.S., 1959, University of Minnesota
- Nyachwaya, James, Assistant Professor of Education and Chemistry, Ph.D., 2012, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
- O’Connor, Melissa, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Ph.D., 2010, University of South Florida
- Offerdahl, Erika G., Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Molecular Biology and Education, Ph.D., 2008, University of Arizona
- Overton, Kimberly A., Associate Professor of Practice of Education, Ph.D., 2008, North Dakota State University
- Pankow, Debra L., Associate Professor Emeritus and Extension Specialist of Human Development and Family Science, Ph.D., 2002, South Dakota State University
- Park, Jeongdoo. Assistant Professor of Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management, Ph.D., 2014, Washington State University
- Park, Kwangsoo, Assistant Professor of Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management, Ph.D., 2013, Temple State University
- Pavek, F. Leslie, Emeritus Professor of Education, Ed.D., 1968, University of North Dakota
- Peterson, Claudette, Assistant Professor of Education, Ed.D., 2006, Oklahoma State University
- Philbrick, Candace, Senior Lecturer of Human Development and Family Science, Ph.D., 2008, North Dakota State University
- Ragan, Ann, Senior Lecturer, Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management, M.S., 2013, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Randall, Brandy A., Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Ph.D., 2002, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Ray, Chris M, Assistant Professor of Education, Ph.D., 2007, Oklahoma State University
- Ray-Degges, Susan, Associate Professor of Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management, Ph.D., 1995, University of Missouri-Columbia
- Rhee, Yeong S., Associate Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 1999, Oklahoma State University
- Robinson, Rebecca, Lecturer of Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management, M.D., 2003, University of Cincinnati
- Roumell, Elizabeth A., Assistant Professor of Education, Ph.D., 2009, University of Wyoming
- Salajan, Florin D., Assistant Professor of Education, Ed.D., 2007, Columbia University
- Sanders, Gregory F., Professor of Human Development and Family Science; Associate Dean, College of Human Development and Education, Ph.D., 1983, University of Georgia
- Sassi, Kelly, Associate Professor of English and Education, Ph.D., 2008, University of Michigan
- Scoby, Donald R., Emeritus Professor of Botany/Biology and Education, Ph.D., 1968, North Dakota State University
- Shume, Teresa, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., 2013, University of North Dakota
- Stastny, Sherri N., Associate Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 2007, North Dakota State University
- Strand, Bradford N., Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 1988, University of New Mexico
- Strommen, Jane, Assistant Professor of Practice of Human Development and Family Sciences, M.S., College of St. Francis
- Sunderlin, Sara, Senior Lecturer of Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management, M.S., 2001, North Dakota State University
- Teigland, John J., Emeritus Professor of Education, Ph.D., 1964, University of North Dakota
- Terbizan, Donna J., Professor of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Ph.D., 1982, Ohio State University
- Trautwein, Charlotte G., Emeritus Professor of Music and Human Development and Family Science and Education, M.S., 1968, University of Illinois
- Trautwein, John W., Emeritus Professor of Music and Education, M.M.Ed., 1961, American Conservatory of Music Advanced Certificate in Music Education, 1965, University of Illinois
- VanBerkum, Dennis W., Assistant Professor of Practice of Education, Ed.D., 1990, The University of South Dakota, Vermillion
- Vettern, Rachelle E., Associate Professor of Education; Extension Specialist, Ph.D., 2006, North Dakota State University
- Wageman, Justin, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D., 1999, University of North Dakota
- Wallman, George H., Emeritus Professor of Education, Ph.D., 1980, Michigan State University
- Werlinger, Ann, Senior Lecturer of Human Development and Family Science, M.S., 2005, North Dakota State University
- Wigtil, James V., Emeritus Professor of Education, Ed.D., 1966, Indiana University
- Wilcox, Heidi, Adjunct Professor of Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management, MPA, 2002, University of Mary
- Winters, Lynette, Director Emeriti of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, M.S., 1987, South Dakota State University
- Wood, Nathan, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D., 2006, University of Minnesota
- Woods, Rebecca, Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Ph.D., 2006, Texas A&M University
- Woods, William G., Emeritus Professor of Education, Ed.D., 1969, Washington State University
- Wyum, Dena, Senior Lecturer of Human Development and Family Science, M.S., 2008, North Dakota State University
