Prepares students for careers in human nutrition and the food industry as well as entry into graduate or health professional school.
Students in the Human Nutrition and Food major may choose to apply to the Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics.
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 Nutrition and Food Required Courses
Grade of C or above required.
FCSC1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
FCSC1410 - Scientific Study of Food Credits: 3
FCSC1411 - Scientific Study of Food Lab Credits: 1
FCSC2141 - Nutrition Controversies Credits: 2
FCSC2200 - Professionalism and Communication in FCSC Credits: 3
FCSC3142 - Geriatric Nutrition Credits: 2
FCSC4044 - Maternal, Infant and Adolescent Nutrition Credits: 3
FCSC4145 - Advanced Nutrition Credits: 4
FCSC4147 - Nutrition and Weight Control Credits: 3
FCSC4150 - Experimental Foods Credits: 3
Human Nutrition and Food Elective
Grade of C or above required.
Complete one of the following:
FCSC3145 - Sports Nutrition and Metabolism Credits: 3
FCSC3147 - Community Nutrition Credits: 3
FCSC3150 - Intermediate Foods Credits: 2
FCSC3152 - Food Systems Production 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 Development and Family Sciences
Grade of C or above required.
Complete one of the following:
FCSC2110 - Fundamentals of Aging and Human Development Credits: 3
FCSC2121 - Child Development Credits: 4
FCSC2131 - Family Relations Credits: 3
FCSC2133 - Intimate Relationships Credits: 3
FCSC3110 - Personal Finance Credits: 3
FCSC3220 - Multicultural Influences on Children and Families Credits: 3
Additional Required Courses
Some courses may require grades of C or above. Consult your advisor.
CHEM1020 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM1030 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM2300 - Introductory Organic Chemistry Credits: 4
OR
CHEM2420 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
ENGL4010 - Technical Writing in the Professions Credits: 3
KIN2040 - Human Anatomy Credits: 3
KIN2041 - Human Anatomy Laboratory Credits: 1
LIFE1010 - General Biology Credits: 4
MATH1400 - College Algebra Credits: 3
MOLB2021 - General Microbiology Credits: 4
PSYC1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3
SOC1000 - Sociological Principles Credits: 3
STAT2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4
ZOO3115 - Human Systems Physiology Credits: 4
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.