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Human Nutrition and Food, B.S.

USA

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What will I learn?

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

Which department am I in?

College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources

Study options

Full Time (120 Hours)

Tuition fees
$20,760.00 (17,51,603) per year
Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources

Department #3354,

1000 E. University,

LARAMIE,

Wyoming,

82071, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

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