2023-2024 University of Wyoming Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
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251 Agriculture Building, (307) 766-4145
FAX: (307) 766-5686
Web site: www.uwyo.edu/fcs
Department Head: Christine Wade
Associate Professors:
JENNIFER HARMON, B.S. Illinois State University 2009; M.S. The Ohio State University 2013; Ph.D. 2014; Associate Professor, Design, Merchandising, and Textiles 2021, 2015.
ERIN IRICK, B.S. Kansas State University 2000; M.S. 2006; Ph.D. Oklahoma State University 2013; Associate Professor, Design, Merchandising, and Textiles 2019, 2013.
JILL KEITH, B.S. North Dakota State University 2000; M.S. Capella University 2009; Ph.D. North Dakota State University 2016; Associate Professor, Human Nutrition and Food/Dietetics 2022, 2016.
ALYSSA McELWAIN, B.A. Kansas State University 2006; M.S. Purdue University 2008; Ph.D. Auburn University 2015; Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences 2021, 2015.
BERNARD STEINMAN, B.A. University of Washington 1991; M.S. Mississippi State University 2004; Ph.D. University of Southern California 2010; Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences 2022, 2015.
CHRISTINE WADE, B.S. Willamette University 2001; M.S. University of Wyoming 2005; Ph.D. 2008; Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences 2015, 2008
Assistant Professors:
GRACE SHEARRER, B.S. University of Wyoming 2012; Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin 2016. Assistant Professor, Human Nutrition and Food/Dietetics 2020.
Academic Professionals:
SARAH LEE, B.A. and M.S. University of Wyoming 1981; 1996; Assistant Lecturer, Human Development and Family Sciences 2020.
TREVA SPROUT AHRENHOLTZ, B.S. 1993, 1997 University of Wyoming; M.S. 1995; Associate Lecturer, Design, Merchandising, and Textiles 2013, 2005.
Professor Emeritus:
Donna Brown, Bruce Cameron, Saul Feinman, Michael Liebman, Judith A. Powell, Rhoda Schantz, Virginia Vincenti, Mary Kay Wardlaw, Randolph R. Weigel, Karen Williams
Department Information
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 majors in design, merchandising and textiles; human 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 a Bachelor of Science degree in the department of Family and Consumer Sciences 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 majors: Design, Merchandising and Textiles; Human Development and Family Sciences; or Human Nutrition and Food. Majors in Design, Merchandising and Textiles must select one of three concentrations: apparel design and product development; interior design, or merchandising. Majors in Human Development and Family Sciences may select a concentration in family and consumer sciences teacher certification or professional child development. Human Nutrition and Food majors may choose to apply to the Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Minors in apparel design, human development and family sciences, human nutrition, and interior design are also available.
Grade Requirements
Majors are required to pass all courses within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences with a letter grade of C or above. Students enrolled in family and consumer sciences minors are required to complete each course for the minor with a letter grade of C or above.
Security Screening
All majors in Human Development and Family Sciences must complete a security screening upon declaration of their major. Failure to satisfactorily complete this requirement will result in the student being dropped from or denied entry to the program.
Family and Consumer Sciences Core Requirements
A core curriculum is required of all majors in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. This requirement is based on a common body of knowledge in family and consumer sciences which contains concepts relevant to all majors and concentrations.
The Family and Consumer Sciences Core consists of the following requirements.
All majors must complete the following course:
- FCSC 2200 - Professionalism and Communication in FCSC Credits: 3
Students must also select one course from each of the following categories outside their major, in consultation with their advisor:
Design, Merchandising and Textiles
- FCSC 1180 - Applied Design Credits: 3
- FCSC 2165 - Introduction to Fashion and Dress Credits: 3
- FCSC 2180 - Housing and Residential Design Credits: 3
- FCSC 3171 - Introduction to Textile Science Credits: 3
Human Development and Family Sciences
- FCSC 2110 - Fundamentals of Aging and Human Development Credits: 3
- FCSC 2121 - Child Development Credits: 4
- FCSC 2131 - Family Relations Credits: 3
- FCSC 2133 - Intimate Relationships Credits: 3
- FCSC 3110 - Personal Finance Credits: 3
- FCSC 3220 - Multicultural Influences on Children and Families Credits: 3
Human Nutrition and Food
- FCSC 1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
- FCSC 1410 - Scientific Study of Food Credits: 3
Family and Consumer Sciences Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a degree from the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences will be proficient in their major as well as be able to effectively communicate (both written and orally), possess intellectual skills (such as critical and creative thinking and problem solving), and demonstrate appropriate levels of professionalism.
Family and Consumer Sciences Degrees
Undergraduate majors must declare and follow a specific degree plan. Standards established by several professional organizations require completion of specific courses in addition to the family and consumer sciences core and USP requirements. All students are assigned to a professional advisor and a faculty mentor. Students should work closely with their advisor to be sure all degree requirements are met. All majors and subsequent concentrations are listed below.
Family and Consumer Sciences Minors
Required courses in all Family and Consumer Sciences minors must be taken for a letter grade and completed with a grade of C or above. All minors are listed below.
Graduate Study
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a program of graduate study leading to a Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences with an emphasis in design, merchandising and textiles; human development and family sciences; or human nutrition and food. The department also participates in an interdisciplinary Master of Science degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition.
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