MS Family and Consumer Sciences at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

A Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences with three concentrations: Design, Merchandising and Textiles; Human Nutrition and Food; and Human Development and Family Sciences. It prepares students for advanced degrees and for careers in education, health, government and industry. It is offered on the Laramie campus, online and in hybrid form, and the Human Development and Family Sciences concentration is fully online.

Faculty: College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources | Department: Family and Consumer Sciences | Intake: Application deadline March 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

What you will study

Students follow a research or thesis pathway within their chosen concentration: design, merchandising and textiles; human nutrition and food; or human development and family sciences.

Career pathways

Public health, community nutrition, extension, college teaching, research, family support programmes, government agencies, programme evaluation, apparel design and marketing, and textile development, across education, healthcare, nonprofits, government, business, retail and apparel, community development and the food industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application Deadline: March 1; All Students; A bachelor’s degree based on a four-year curriculum from an institution accredited by one of the regional associations of the Commission on Institution of Higher Education or equivalent; GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in the previous degree; Domestic Students; GRE is NOT required; **Domestic students whose GPA does not meet the basic requirement of 3.0 but who wish to apply based on their extensive experience in the field and/or strong research experience should consider taking the GRE to support their application. A strong background and strong GRE score may offset a GPA that falls slightly below the minimum of 3.0. International Students; GRE IS required; ** Rarely the GRE may be waived for international students with extreme extenuating circumstances. These requests will be evaluated by the graduate faculty. If approved, alternative materials will be required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate application deadlines vary by programme and are set by the academic department. Graduate admission requires a completed online application, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a 3.000 cumulative GPA; some programmes require the GRE or GMAT.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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