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Our Faculty develop and deliver science-based educational programs that address issues of importance to Tennesseans. Programs focus on four main subject areas.

Our Initiatives are developed to educate Tennessee residents on current issues affecting the daily lives of people across the state.

Check our HOT Topics page for more information on recent events that affect all of us in our everyday life.

Knowledge Areas

	Family Economics Teaching individuals and families skills for resource management and for building and protecting wealth over the life cycle.
	Health and Safety Empowering Tennesseans to manage their health and health-care and live, work, and learn in safe and healthy environments.
	Human Development Strengthening individuals and families through education to enhance their emotional, social and personal development.
	Nutrition and Food Safety Promoting self-responsibility for health by providing research-based nutrition and food safety education to consumers.