The Master of Science in Family And Consumer Sciences at the University of Wyoming offers you the opportunity to deepen your expertise across three distinct concentrations: Design, Merchandising and Textiles; Human Nutrition and Food; and Human Development and Family Sciences. This postgraduate program is designed for individuals seeking to advance their knowledge in areas critical to individual and societal well-being, from the intricacies of apparel design and global sourcing to nutritional science for disease prevention and understanding family dynamics across the lifespan. You will engage with faculty and gain the specialized knowledge required to address complex challenges in these fields.
You will pursue your Master of Science degree full-time on campus over two years, choosing between a thesis or non-thesis project option to demonstrate your mastery. The Design, Merchandising and Textiles track delves into apparel design, product development, and interior design, incorporating courses like Global Trade and Sourcing for Textile Products and Environmental Sustainability. For those in Human Nutrition and Food, you will explore food science and its application to health, while the Human Development and Family Sciences concentration, available fully online, focuses on family policy and lifelong development. You will graduate prepared for careers in research, education, policy, and industry, equipped with advanced analytical and practical skills.