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Family and Consumer Sciences

Our mission is to enhance the physical, social, and economic well-being of individuals, families, and communities, emphasizing healthy and sustainable living across the lifespan. We fulfill our mission through instructional, research, and outreach/extension efforts that challenge, motivate, and inspire.

Family and Consumer Sciences integrates the fundamental components of human life — food, shelter, clothing, human relationships, and family — with larger societal systems. Through programs in textiles, apparel and design; food and nutrition; and human development and family sciences, our department prepares learners to meet the opportunities and challenges of today’s complex world.

WHAT'S THE LATEST?

 

STUDY ABROAD IN SUMMER 2025!

Join us on Tuesday, October 8 at 4:30pm in AG 237 for an information session regarding this fantastic opportunity! This study abroad program will explore the social and environmentally sustainable functions of both London, England and Paris, France. Experiential learning throughout the program will tie in social and environmental sustainability with all three focus areas of the Family and Consumer Sciences department (Design, Merchandising and Textiles, Human Development and Family Sciences, and Human Nutrition and Food). Specifically, excursions may focus on a combination of fashion and textiles, design and architecture, food systems, and social services. Additionally, cultural focused excursions will serve to broaden students’ global perspectives through and introduction to the richness of the cultures and histories of Great Britain and France.

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OUR DEPARTMENT

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

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GRADUATE STUDENTS

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FACULTY & STAFF

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OPPORTUNITIES

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DEPARTMENTAL INFO

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FORMS & RESOURCES

 

Family and Consumer Sciences

Agriculture Building 252
Department #3354
1000 E. University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-4145
Email: fam-consci@uwyo.edu

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