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Take the first step toward a career in fashion merchandising with this degree program. You鈥檒l receive an overview of all phases of fashion merchandising: not only the business aspects, but also the aesthetic and creative sides of fashion, such as visual merchandising, fashion forecasting and textiles. Study fashion history and trends, and explore their influence on our lives.
91制片厂鈥檚 academic facilities simulate the professional atmosphere of the fashion industry. Gain real-world experience by participating in the annual Student Fashion Show, which features original student work. You鈥檒l also work with Studio V, a professional student-run boutique offering locally designed apparel, jewelry, accessories, sculpture, art and other original pieces. A jury show allows you to showcase your work and receive critiques from industry professionals. You can also participate in the 91制片厂鈥檚 Bizarre Fashion Club, along with dozens of other student organizations.
When you complete this program, you鈥檒l be ready to explore career paths in various areas of fashion merchandising, including fashion coordinating, fashion promoting, fashion show production, fashion displaying, styling, sourcing, apparel quality assessment, retail buying, store managing and more.
This 60 credit-hour curriculum provides all the phases of fashion merchandising, not only in business aspects, but also in aesthetic and creative sides of fashion, such as Visual Merchandising, Fashion Forecasting and Textiles. Students will study fashion history and trends as well as their influence on our lives. Students will also take courses in English composition, computer information systems, sociology and introductory psychology.
An educational background in fashion merchandising opens the door to various careers, such as fashion coordinating, fashion promoting, fashion show production, fashion displaying, stylist, sourcing, apparel quality assessment, retail buying and store managing.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | 3 | |
| FAS 110 | 3 | |
| FAS 112 | 3 | |
| GRA 101 | 3 | |
| MGT 111 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
| ART 105 | 3 | |
| FAS 107 | 3 | |
| MGT 150 | 1 | 3 |
| MKT 106 | 3 | |
| PSY 101 | + | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Third Semester | ||
| FAS 212 | 3 | |
| FAS 220 | 3 | |
| FAS 230 | 3 | |
| MKT 140 | 3 | |
| SPE 101 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| FAS 116 | 3 | |
| FAS 225 | 3 | |
| FAS 229 | 3 | |
| MKT 245 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
The mathematics requirement for this degree can be met with MGT150 (Business Math) or Math Competency. See听Math Competency options听for information. Students who use Math Competency to meet the mathematics requirement must complete an additional three credit-hour AAS General Education elective. See full list of听
Students need to choose a course to meet this requirement that also fulfills the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.听See full list of .
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:
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For more information about the Fashion Merchandising Degree program, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also .