Prepares students to work in a variety of critical fields that serve individuals and families across the lifespan, including: children, youth, senior and family support programs, community and governmental agencies, and higher education.
Majors may choose the Human Development and Family Science (B.S.) - Professional Child Development Concentration or Human Development and Family Science (B.S.) - Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Certification Concentration
University Studies Program
This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.
C1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q- - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN- - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN- - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H- - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H- - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V- - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective- - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3
Human Development and Family Sciences Required Courses
Grade of C or above required.
FCSC2110 - Fundamentals of Aging and Human Development Credits: 3
FCSC2121 - Child Development Credits: 4
FCSC2131 - Family Relations Credits: 3
FCSC2133 - Intimate Relationships Credits: 3
FCSC2200 - Professionalism and Communication in FCSC Credits: 3
FCSC3110 - Personal Finance Credits: 3
FCSC3119 - Parent-Child Relationships Credits: 3
FCSC3122 - Adolescence Credits: 3
FCSC3220 - Multicultural Influences on Children and Families Credits: 3
FCSC4112 - Family Decision-Making and Resource Management Credits: 3
FCSC4117 - Understanding Community Leadership Credits: 3
FCSC4118 - Family Policy Credits: 3
FCSC4125 - Professional Practices in Human Development and Family Sciences Credits: 3
FCSC4132 - Internship in Human Development and Family Sciences Credits: 4-6
OR
FCSC4130 - Internship in Child Development Credits: 6-8
OR
FCSC4131 - Administration Internship in Child Development Credits: 6-8
FCSC4135 - Program Evaluation Credits: 3
FCSC4138 - Family Stress and Coping Credits: 3
FCSC Core Elective in Design, Merchandising and Textiles
Grade of C or above required.
Complete one of the following:
FCSC1180 - Applied Design Credits: 3
FCSC2165 - Introduction to Fashion and Dress Credits: 3
FCSC2180 - Housing and Residential Design Credits: 3
FCSC3171 - Introduction to Textile Science Credits: 3
FCSC Core Elective in Human Nutrition and Food
Grade of C or above required.
Complete one of the following:
FCSC1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
FCSC1410 - Scientific Study of Food Credits: 3
Additional Required Courses
ENGL4010 - Technical Writing in the Professions Credits: 3
OR
ENGL4075 - Writing for Non-Profits Credits: 3
PSYC1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3
SOC1000 - Sociological Principles Credits: 3
September 2025
College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources
Department #3354,
1000 E. University,
LARAMIE,
Wyoming,
82071, United States
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 (on a 4.0 scale) for assured admission.
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.50-2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) is admitted with support.
Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency
Minimum score 71 for iBT/ 6.0 IELTS / 169 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency / 100 Duolingo are the most popular exam options and results required.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.