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Department of Family and
Consumer Sciences
251 Agriculture Building
Phone: (307) 766-4145, Fax: (307) 766-5686
Website: http://www.uwyo.edu/Family
Professors:
MICHAEL LIEBMAN, B.S.
University of New Hampshire 1974; M.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University 1977; Ph.D. 1980; Professor of Human Nutrition 1994,1985.
VIRGINIA B. VINCENTI, B.S. Mansfield University of
Pennsylvania 1968; M.S. The Pennsylvania State University 1975; Ph.D. 1981;
Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences 1992. RANDOLPH R. WEIGEL,
B.S. Colorado State University 1971; M.S. Kansas State University 1973; Ph.D.
Iowa State University 1985; Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences 2004,
1993,1986.
KAREN WILLIAMS, B.A.
University of Illinois 1972; B.S. University of Wyoming 1978; M.A. Pacific Oaks
College 1987; Ph.D. University of Wyoming 1993; Professor of Child and
Family Studies 2006, 1995.
DONNA M. BROWN, B.Sc. University of New South
Wales, Australia 1983; Ph.D. 1987; Professor of Textiles and Merchandising 2004,
1993, 1987.
Associate Professors:
K. SHANE BROUGHTON,
B.S. Colorado State University 1981; M.S. Washington State University 1985;
Ph.D. 1988; Associate Professor of Human Nutrition 1996, 1990. BRUCE A. CAMERON,
B.Sc. University of New South Wales, Australia 1983; Ph.D. 1986; Associate
Professor of Textiles and Merchandising 1997, 1986. SONYA S. MEYER, B.S.
Emporia State University 1973; M.S. Kansas State University 1979; Ph.D. 1986;
Associate Professor of Textiles and Merchandising 1992, 1986. RHODA SCHANTZ, B.S.
North Dakota State University 1976; M.S. 1978; Ph.D. Kansas State University
1988; Associate Professor of Food and Nutrition 1995, 1990. Assistant Professors: D. ENETTE LARSON-MEYER,
B.S. University of Wyoming 1987; M.S. MGH Institute of Health Professions,
Boston 1990; PH.D. University of Alabama at Birmingham 1998; Assistant Professor
of Human Nutrition and Food 2005. KARI MORGAN, B.S.
University of Wyoming 1991; M.S. University of Maryland 1993; Ph.D. University
of Wisconsin-Madison 1998; Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies 2005.
Academic Professionals:
Mark Bittner, Linda Melcher, Suzanne Pelican, Treva Sprout
Adjunct Instructors:
Dianne Barden, Susan Blumel-Berg, Heidi Christensen, Gail Gordon, Gail Lee, LisaMarie Mariglia
Professor Emeritus:
Margaret Boyd, Judith A. Powell
The department's mission is to develop and use knowledge for the improvement of everyday human life. The uniqueness of this discipline is its holistic approach to understanding critical problems of individuals and families, including consumer problems. This broad approach, combined with attention to professional preparation, enables graduates to enter a variety of careers ranging from dietetics to child development or family life education to positions in apparel merchandising and other consumer industries. Professional preparation is offered in six options as well as four minors that can enhance degrees in other majors and increase student employability. Integration of knowledge from root disciplines and incorporation of core concepts are the basis for all family and consumer sciences courses.
All students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences degree are required to complete: a) University Studies requirements; b) a departmental core curriculum including a senior capstone course; and c) courses in one of the following individual options: dietetics, human nutrition and food, professional child development, family life education, or textiles and merchandising. Minors in apparel design, child and family studies, food and nutrition, and interior design are also available.
Grade Requirements
Central Registry Background Check
All students enrolled in the professional child development and family and community services options must pass a background check upon declaring their option. Failure to do so within one semester will cause the student to be dropped from the program.
A core curriculum is required of all family and consumer sciences majors. This requirement is based on a common body of knowledge in family and consumer sciences which contains concepts relevant to all program areas (options). All students must take FCSC 1010 within their first year. FCSC 1010 is the key introductory course in family and consumer sciences. It is the beginning of our electronic portfolio student assessment system. Failure to complete this course within the required time frame could result in a student being dropped from the program.
The family and consumer sciences core consists of the following courses:
| FCSC 1010 Perspectives in FCSC | 2 |
| FCSC 1140 Nutrition or | |
| FCSC 1141 Principles of Nutrition or | |
| FCSC 1150 Scientific Study of Food | 2-3 |
| FCSC 2121 Child Development or | |
| FCSC 2131 Family Relationships | 3-4 |
| FCSC 2170 Clothing in Modern Society or | |
| FCSC 2180 Housing or | |
| FCSC 3171 Introductory Textile Science | 3 |
| FCSC 4112 Family Decision Making or | |
| FCSC 3110 Personal Finance or | |
| FCSC 4113 Consumer Issues | 3 |
| FCSC 4010 Philosophical and Research Perspectives in FCSC | 2 |
| Total | 15-17 |
Family and Consumer Sciences Options
Students must obtain and follow a check sheet for their chosen program area. 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 a faculty advisor. Students must work closely with their advisor to be sure all requirements are met.
Dietetics Option
Students who complete the dietetics option meet academic requirements as approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE). Completion of this curriculum allows students to pursue accredited supervised practice to become eligible to take the examination for Registered Dietitians. The program is currently under developmental accreditation status.
**Indicates courses with prerequisites.
Required Courses
| FCSC 1150 Scientific Study of Food |
3
|
| MATH 1400 College Algebra** |
3
|
| LIFE 1010 General Biology |
4
|
| ENGL 1010 College Composition/Rhetoric |
3
|
| COJO 1010 Public Speaking |
3
|
| FCSC 1141 Principles of Nutrition |
3
|
| CHEM 1020 General Chemistry I** | 4 |
| POLS 1000 American & Wyoming Government | 3 |
| SOC 1000 Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| CHEM 1030 General Chemistry II** | 4 |
| MOLB 2021 General Microbiology** | 4 |
| ECON 1010 Prin. of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| CHEM 2300 Intro to Organic Chemistry** | 4 |
| PSYC 1000 General Psychology | 4 |
| ZOO 3115 Human Systems** | 3 |
| FCSC 3150 Intermediate Foods** | 2 |
| FCSC 3140 Maternal, Infant and Adolescent Nutrition** | 3 |
| FCSC 4142 Nutrition and the Elderly** | 1 |
| STAT 2050 Funds of Statistics** | 4 |
| MOLB 3610 Principles of Biochemistry** | 4 |
| FCSC 3147 Community Nutrition** |
3
|
| FCSC 4147 Nutrition and Weight Control** | 3 |
| ENGL 4010 Technical Writing in the Professions** | 3 |
| MOLB 4100 Clinical Biochemistry** | 3 |
| FCSC 4145 Advanced Nutrition** | 4 |
| MGT 3210 Management and Organization** | 3 |
| FCSC 3152 Food Systems Production** | 3 |
| FCSC 4146 Therapeutic Nutrition** | 4 |
| FCSC 4150 Experimental Foods** | 3 |
| FCSC 3153 Food Service Management ** | 3 |
Human Nutrition and Food Option
Students who choose the human nutrition and food option will be prepared to pursue careers in food product development or a related field or to pursue graduate degrees.
**Indicates courses with prerequisites.
Required Courses
| FCSC 1150 Scientific Study of Food |
3
|
| MATH 1400 College Algebra** |
3
|
| LIFE 1010 General Biology | 4 |
| FCSC 1141 Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| ECON 1010 Prin. of Macroeconomics or | 3 |
| AGEC 1010 Prin. of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| CHEM 1020General Chemistry I** | 4 |
| CHEM 1030General Chemistry II** | 4 |
| COJO 1010 Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSYC 1000 General Psychology | 4 |
| SOC 1000 Sociological Principles or | 3 |
| SOC 1100 Social Problems | 3 |
| FCSC 3140 Maternal, Infant and Adolescent Nutrition** | 3 |
| FCSC 4142 Nutrition and the Elderly** | 1 |
| CHEM 2300 Intro Organic Chemistry** | 4 |
| FCSC 4145 Advanced Nutrition** | 4 |
| FCSC 4146 Therapeutic Nutrition** | 4 |
| FCSC 4150 Experimental Foods** | 3 |
| Restricted Electives | 27 |
Premedicine Career Track
To follow a track which provides the necessary course work to apply to medical school, some substitutions and additions must be made to the general human nutrition and food curriculum.
Additional Required Courses
LIFE 2020 Biology II
MATH 2200 Calculus I
PHYS 1110 General Physics I
PHYS 1120 General Physics II
MATH 1450 Algebra and Trigonometry
ENGL 4010 Technical Writing in the Professions
CHEM 2420 Organic Chemistry I and
CHEM 2440 Organic Chemistry II
Choose one of the following
MOLB 3610
Principles of Biochemistry and
MOLB 4100 Clinical Biochemistry or
MOLB 4600 General Biochemistry I and
MOLB 4601 General Biochemistry II
Additional courses may be necessary as dictated by specific medical schools. See an adviser for these specific requirements.
Professional Child Development Option
The professional child development option prepares students for teaching and administrative positions in early childhood development and care; work in resource and referral agencies; Early Head Start home visitor positions; and child advocacy. It also provides a foundation for simultaneous completion of a birth-age five teaching certificate, or later completion of a teaching certificate in early childhood special education. This option is also available through distance delivery administered by the Outreach School. **Indicates courses with prerequisites or instructor’s permission required to enroll.
**Indicates courses with prerequisites.
Required Courses
| SOC 1000 Sociological Principles | 3 |
| PSYC 1000 General Psychology | 4 |
| EDEC 1020 Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDEC 3000* Observing Young Children | 3 |
| EDEC 3220 School Programs for Young Children | 3 |
| FCSC 3128 Child Development Practicum or | 3 |
| EDCI 4320 Oral and Written Language Acquisition | 3 |
| FCSC 2131 Family Relations | 3 |
| FCSC 2110 Fundamentals of Aging and Human Development | 3 |
| FCSC 2121 Child Development | 4 |
| FCSC 2133 Intimate Relationships** | 3 |
| FCSC 3220 Multicultural Influences on the Young Child** | 3 |
| FCSC 3119 Parent-Child Relations** | 3 |
| FCSC 4124 Families of Young Children With Special Needs** | 3 |
| FCSC 4127 Directing Preschool/Daycare Programs** | 3 |
| FCSC 4130 Child Development Internship** | 6-8 |
| PSYC 4300 The Adolescent or | 3 |
| FCSC 3122 Later Childhood and Adolescence | 3 |
| Human Sexuality Course (Choose one of the following: SOC 2200, PSYC 4820) |
3 |
| PSYC 4310 Behavior Disorders of Children | 3 |
| First Aid/CPR | |
| Electives in Field |
*These courses are required for the
birth-five teaching endorsement.
Other electives may be selected--check with your adviser.
Family and Community Services
The professional family and community services option has been approved by the National Council on Family Relations as a preparatory program for Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE). Students in this option who may work in a variety of community service and family support programs, particularly those with a prevention focus.
**Indicates courses with prerequisites.
Required Courses
| COJO 1030 Interpersonal Communication** | 3 |
| SOC 1000 Sociological Principles | 3 |
| PSYC 1000 General Psychology | 3 |
| FCSC 2110 Fundamentals of Aging and Human Development | 3 |
| FCSC 2121 Child Development** | 4 |
| FCSC 2131 Family Relationships | 3 |
| FCSC 2133 Intimate Relationships** | 3 |
| FCSC 4112 Family Decision Making | 3 |
| FCSC 4117 Working with Non-Profits and Boards or | 3 |
| POLS 4710 Topics: Non-profit Management and Leadership** | 3 |
| FCSC 3119 Parent-Child Relations** | 3 |
| FCSC 4118 Family Policy** | 3 |
| FCSC 4124 Families of Young Children with Special Needs** | 3 |
| FCSC 4129 Internships in Family Life Education** | 6-8 |
| FCSC 4138 Family Stress and Coping** | 3 |
| FCSC 4139 Prof. Practices in Family & Comm. Services** | 3 |
| CNSL 4520 Fundamentals of Counseling | 3 |
| PSYC 4300 The Adolescent or | 3 |
| FCSC 3122 Later Childhood and Adolescence | 3 |
| SOC 1100 Social Problems/Issues** or | 3 |
| SOC 4000 Social Inequality** | 3 |
| Electives in consultation with adviser | 3 |
Textiles and Merchandising Option
The objective of the textiles and merchandising option is to prepare professionals for careers in textiles, apparel, design, merchandising, and home-based small business ownership. Unlike most urban-oriented fashion merchandising or interior design curricula, this option emphasizes preparation for management or ownership of small apparel stores and other home-related businesses in Wyoming and rural areas of the west.
**Indicates courses with prerequisites.
Required Courses
| FCSC 1180 Applied Design | 3 |
| FCSC 2170 Clothing in Modern Society** | 3 |
| FCSC 2180 Housing | 3 |
| FCSC 2188 Interior Design I** | 3 |
| FCSC 3170 Fabric Construction Techniques | 4 |
| FCSC 3171 Introductory Textile Science | 3 |
| FCSC 3172 Introductory Textile Science Lab | 1 |
| FCSC 4113 Consumer Issues or | 3 |
| MKT 4240 Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| FCSC 4171 Advanced Textiles** | 3 |
| FCSC 3173 Visual Merchandising and Promotion | 3 |
| FCSC 4174 Foundations of Merchandising** | 3 |
| FCSC 4175 Textile Testing and Product Analysis** | 3 |
| FCSC 4176 Historic Clothing | 3 |
| FCSC 4181 Global Textile Marketplace** | 3 |
| FCSC 4182 Textile Industry and the Environment** | 3 |
Required Supporting Courses
| Science Elective | 3-4 |
| CHEM 1000 Introductory Chemistry or | 4 |
| CHEM 1020 General Chemistry I | 4 |
| PSYC 1000 General Psychology | 3 |
| COJO 1010 Public Speaking | 3 |
| AGRI 1010 Computers in Agriculture or | 2 |
| COSC 1200 Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ECON 1010 Principles of Macroeconomics or | 3 |
| AGEC 1010 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SOC 1000 Sociological Principles | 3 |
| ACCT 1010 Principles of Accounting I** | 3 |
| MKT 3210 Introduction to Marketing** | 3 |
| MGT 3210 Management and Organization | 3 |
Family and Consumer Sciences Minors
Apparel Design Minor
A minor in apparel design is sponsored jointly by the departments of Family and Consumer Sciences and Art. It is designed to enable students with career interests in this field to gain experience in the competency areas expected of apparel designers. This minor blends functional, artistic, and fashion considerations in the design of body coverings. Students interested in this minor should consult the sponsoring departments to receive an adviser for the minor.
|
Required Courses |
Hours
|
|
FCSC 2175 Fashion Illustration |
3
|
|
FCSC 3170 Fabric Construction Techniques |
4
|
|
FCSC 3171 Introductory Textile Science |
3
|
|
FCSC 3174 Flat Pattern Design |
3
|
|
FCSC 3175 Drafting and Draping |
3
|
| FCSC 4178/5178 Fiber Arts |
3
|
|
One of the following: |
Hours
|
|
FCSC 1180 Applied Design |
3
|
|
ART 1120 Foundation: Three Dimension |
3
|
|
One of the following: |
Hours
|
|
FCSC 4171 Advanced Textiles |
3
|
|
ART 1130 Foundation: Color Theory |
3
|
|
One of the following: |
Hours
|
|
FCSC 4176/5176
Historic Clothing |
3
|
|
ART 2020 Art
History II |
3
|
| Total |
28
|
Child and Family Studies Minor
A minor in child and family studies strengthens degrees in majors such as psychology, sociology, social work, health education, nursing, criminal justice (juvenile justice), communications, African-American Studies, American Indian Studies, or Chicano Studies. Faculty emphasize cross-cultural and global issues.
**Indicates courses with prerequisites.
Required Courses
| FCSC 2121 Child Development** | 4 |
| FCSC 2131 Family Relationships** | 3 |
| FCSC 2133 Intimate Relationships** | 3 |
Elective Courses (Choose 12 credit hours) 9 credit hours must be 3000-level or above.
FCSC 2121 Child Development
FCSC 2131 Family Relationships
FCSC 2133 Intimate Relationships
FCSC 2110 Fundamentals of Aging and Human Development
FCSC 3110 Personal Finance
FCSC 3119 Parent Child Relationships
FCSC 3122 Adolescence
FCSC 3128 Practicum in Child Development
FCSC 3220 Multicultural Influences on the Young Child
FCSC 4104 Field Studies in Family and Consumer Sciences
FCSC 4112 Family Decision Making
FCSC 4113 Consumer Issues
FCSC 4117 Working with Non-Profits and Boards
FCSC 4124 Families of Young Children with Special Needs
FCSC 4127 Directing Preschool and Daycare Programs
FCSC 4118 Family Policy
FCSC 4138 Family Stress and Coping
Food and Nutrition Minor Option
A minor in food and nutrition strengthens degrees in majors such as kinesiology and health, food science, nursing, and animal science. Students who minor in food and nutrition learn how food choices can influence their health and well-being. The course work provides the foundation for making positive life-style changes.
**Indicates courses with prerequisites.
Required Courses
| FCSC 1140 Nutrition or | 2 |
| FCSC 1141 Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| FCSC 1150 Scientific Study of Food | 3 |
| Total | 5-6 |
Select 12-13 additional credit hours from the following:
Nutrition Group
| FCSC 3140 Maternal, Infant and Adolescent Nutrition** | 3 |
| FCSC 3145 Sports Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| FCSC 3147 Community Nutrition | 3 |
| FCSC 4142 Nutrition and the Elderly** | 1 |
| FCSC 4145 Advanced Nutrition** | 4 |
| FCSC 4146 Therapeutic Nutrition** | 4 |
| FCSC 4147 Nutrition and Weight Control** | 3 |
Food Group
| FCSC 3150 Intermediate Foods** | 2 |
| FCSC 3152 Food Systems Production** | 3 |
| FCSC 4150 Experimental Foods** | 3 |
Independent Study
| FCSC 4106/5102 Special Problems (Maximum of 3 hours ) | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Interior Design Minor
A minor in interior design is sponsored jointly by the Departments of Family and Consumer Sciences and Civil and Architectural Engineering. It is designed to enable students with career interests in this field to gain experience in the competency areas expected of interior designers. Students who hope to use this minor to prepare for professional certification examination following graduation should consult the sponsoring departments to receive an adviser for the minor.
**Indicates courses with prerequisites.
Required Courses
| FCSC 2188 Interior Design I** | 3 |
| ARE 2200 Building Materials and Construction Methods | 3 |
| FCSC 4188 Interior Design II** | 3 |
| FCSC 3171 Introductory Textile Science** | 3 |
| FCSC 3172 Introductory Textile Science Lab** | 1 |
| ARE 2100 Architectural Graphics** | 3 |
| ACCT 2010 Principles of Accounting I** | 3 |
| Plus one of the following: | |
| FCSC 1180 Applied Design | 3 |
| ART 1110 Foundation: Two Dimensional | 3 |
| ART 1120 Foundation: Three Dimensional | 3 |
| ARE 4250 Design I** | 3 |
| Plus one of the following: | |
| ARE 3020 History of Architecture I** | 3 |
| ART 2020 Art History II** | 3 |
| Total | 25 |
Distance Degrees and Certifications
Family and Consumer Sciences (FCSC) Courses
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Last Change: 02/14/08