Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising Minor

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The minor in apparel, textiles and merchandising is designed for those students wanting some expertise in the apparel industry to strengthen their majors in business, marketing, communication, advertising, graphic design, theatre arts, event planning, accounting, retail management, etc. Students are exposed to various aspects of merchandising, trend analysis, textiles, buying, sustainability, and fashion event planning. Completing the minor will contribute to future career competitiveness and broaden opportunities.

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to a minor in Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.3 (or be a freshman or transfer).

Graduation Requirements
A minimum grade of C- must be earned in each course counted toward fulfilling minor requirements.

Required Courses

ATM 270 - Digital Presentation Techniques Credits: (4)
ATM 281 - Socio-cultural Aspects of Apparel Credits: (4)
ATM 301 - Introduction to the Fashion Industry Credits: (4)
ATM 355 - Consumer Textiles Credits: (4)
ATM 381 - Fashion Show Production Credits: (2)
ATM 389 - Fashion Trend Analysis Credits: (3)

Total Credits: 21

College and Department Information

Family and Consumer Sciences Department
College of Education and Professional Studies

Program Outcomes
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