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Apr 18, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog 2006-07 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Textile and Apparel Studies
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The Textile and Apparel Studies major has two emphases: The Merchandising Emphasis and the Design and Development Emphasis. The merchandising emphasis is designed to prepare students for careers in retailing and related fields. The four-year program includes studies in merchandising, marketing, and management. A minor is optional, though many students select a marketing or management minor. Other related fields can also be selected as minor studies, e.g., communication, journalism, or language.
Students who graduate with a merchandising emphasis may begin a career in one of many entry-level management positions in department, specialty, discount or boutique stores. Career opportunities also exist in the apparel and textile wholesaling fields. The design and development emphasis is created for students interested in careers within the manufacturing production cycle of the apparel industry, such as with apparel manufacturers in design, pattern drafting, quality control and plant supervision; with textile-producing companies as technicians or fashion analysts, or with pattern and notion companies. Students will select a required career option of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or Fashion Design. Individuals interested in fashion design should plan on including one year of study at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City or the Intercontinental University in London during their junior year.
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Merchandising Emphasis
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree with the Merchandising Emphasis must complete the following program of 122 hours. 1. General Education Requirements (37 hours)
2. Required Core Courses (24 hours)
Students in the merchandising emphasis will satisfy the Baccalaureate-Level Writing requirement by successfully completing FCS 3300: Entrepreneurship in FCS. 3. Required FCS Courses (18 hours)
4. Required Related Courses (21 hours)
5. Related Electives Choose (6 hours)
6. Electives - As needed for graduation total of 122 hours.
Design And Development Emphasis
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree with the Design and Development Emphasis must complete the following program of 122 semester hours. 1. General Education Requirements (37 hours)
2. Required Core Courses (21 hours)
3. Required FCS Courses (33 hours)
Select one of the following Economics courses:
4. Related Electives Choose (6 hours)
Computer Aided Design Career Option (32 hours)
This option allows the student to blend knowledge of fibers, fabrics, pattern making, and construction techniques with the principles of computer graphics technology and software development in CAD/CAM systems operations. The graduate may find employment in the apparel, furniture, or automotive industries in computerized design, pattern development, layout, cutting, and construction procedures. Fashion Design Career Option (18 hours)
In the junior or senior year, students must attend either the American Inter-Continental University (AIU) in London, England or the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City. The FCS Department has an approved guest student program with AIU; students must contact FIT directly for admission criteria. The Fashion Design courses completed at either of the schools will comprise the Career Option for Fashion Design students; approved courses must be planned with an academic advisor. The estimated cost to the student for either of these programs is approximately $25,000-29,000 NOT including books, supplies,or airfare. The final cost will vary depending on length of program, exchange rates, etc. Schedules and courses offered may vary due to adjustment by the host/home institution. The 18 hours completed at AIU or FIT are in addition to the courses listed above. 5. Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement Credits: (3 hours)
Students who choose the Computer Aided Design Career Option will satisfy the Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement by successfully completing FCS 3300: Entrepreneurship in FCS.
Students who choose the Fashion Design Career Option will satisfy the Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement by successfully completing FCS 3300: Entrepreneurship in FCS. 6. Electives - As needed for graduation total of 122 hours.
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