Allows students to develop the technical and creative skills necessary for the development of apparel and textile products from concept to finished product.
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
Apparel Design and Product Development Required Courses
Grade C or above required.
FCSC1170 - Introduction to Apparel Construction Credits: 3
FCSC1175 - Design Communication Credits: 3
FCSC1180 - Applied Design Credits: 3
FCSC1185 - Introduction to Design, Merchandising and Textile Industry Credits: 3
FCSC2165 - Introduction to Fashion and Dress Credits: 3
FCSC4171 - Advanced Textiles and Product Evaluation Credits: 3
FCSC4172 - Advanced Textiles and Product Evaluation Lab Credits: 1
FCSC4176 - Historic Clothing Credits: 3
FCSC4178 - Fiber Arts Credits: 3
FCSC4181 - Global Trade and Sourcing for Textile Products Credits: 3
FCSC4182 - Environmental Sustainability in Design, Merchandising and Textiles Credits: 3
FCSC4185 - Product Development and Technology Credits: 3
FCSC4190 - Apparel Collection Development Credits: 3
FCSC4960 - International Study Tour FCS Credits: 3
OR
FCSC4970 - Design and Merchandising Internship Credits: 3
FCSC2175 - Fashion Illustration Credits: 3
FCSC2185 - Trend Forecasting and Analysis Credits: 3
FCSC2188 - Interior Design Studio I Credits: 3
FCSC2200 - Professionalism and Communication in FCSC Credits: 3
FCSC2210 - Fashion Show Event Planning Credits: 2
FCSC2270 - Advanced Apparel Construction Credits: 3
FCSC3171 - Introduction to Textile Science Credits: 3
FCSC3173 - Visual Merchandising and Promotion Credits: 3
FCSC3174 - Flat Pattern Design Credits: 3
FCSC3175 - Apparel Design Through Draping Credits: 3
FCSC3185 - Product Development Through Design Thinking Credits: 3
FCSC Core Elective in Human Development and Family Sciences
Grade C or above required.
FCSC3110 - Personal Finance Credits: 3
FCSC Core Elective in Human Nutrition and Food
Grade C or above required.
FCSC1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
Additional Required Courses
AGEC1010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
AGEC1020 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
OR
ART1005 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ART2010 - Art History I Credits: 3
ART2020 - Art History II Credits: 3
CHEM1000 - Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4
OR
CHEM1020 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
MGT2100 - Management and Organization Credits: 3
MKT2100 - Introduction to Marketing Credits: 3
SOC1000 - Sociological Principles Credits: 3
OR
PSYC1000 - General Psychology 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.