怀俄明大学

Our mission is to enhance the physical, social, and economic well-being of individuals, families, and communities, em­phasizing healthy and sustainable living across the lifespan. We fulfill our mission through instructional, research, and outreach/extension efforts that challenge, motivate, and inspire.

Family and Consumer Sciences integrates the fundamental components of human life food, shelter, clothing, human relationships, and family with larger societal systems. Through programs in textiles, apparel and design; food and nutrition; and human development and family sciences, our department prepares learners to meet the opportunities and challenges of today’s complex world.

All students pursuing the Bachelor of Sci­ence in Family and Consumer Sciences degree are required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours that include a) University Studies requirements (USP); b) departmental core curricu­lum; and c) courses in one of the following individual options: dietetics, human nutrition and food, human development and family sciences, professional child development (online only), or design, merchandising and textiles. Minors in ap­parel design, human development and family sciences, human nutrition, and interior design are also available.

Dietetics

Students who complete the dietetics option meet academic requirements as approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition. Completion of this curriculum allows students to pursue a post-graduate competitive internship to become eligible to take the examination for Registered Dietitians.

Human Nutrition and Food

Students who graduate from the human nutrition and food option will be prepared to pursue careers in human nutrition, the food industry, or to pursue graduate degrees.

Professional Child Development

The professional child development option is offered by distance delivery only but has the same quality and requirements as on-campus programs. All students are assigned an advisor who works closely with them throughout their program. Completion of this degree prepares students for teaching and administrative po­sitions in early childhood development and care.

Human Development and Family Sciences

This option provides a strong foundation in the areas of human development and family sciences while allowing personalized selection of electives and internship experiences that support specific student interests. The program prepares students to work in a variety of settings, serving individuals and families across the lifespan or to pursue graduate level education.

Design, Merchandising, and Textiles

Design, Merchandising and Textiles is a diverse and competitive field in which individuals plan, provide, and promote apparel, interiors and related goods desired by the consumer. A specialization in merchandising offers knowledge of business principles within the fashion and interior industries; entry into the world of retailing, manufacturing, and design; involvement in marketing apparel and residential and commercial furnishings; and study and observation in all facets of fashion and interior organizations.