Central Washington University
An interdepartmental major, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, can be gained from the Bachelor of Science Fashion Merchandising. The courses provide students with the skills they need to become fashion merchandise managers, retailers, or buyers. So that students may gain valuable insight into the processes of production, distribution, and clothing and textiles consumption, a cross section of courses derived from Administrative Management, Marketing Education and Family and Consumer Sciences exist. Summer quarter internships allow students the opportunity to gain practical work experience in agencies dealing with fashion merchandise. Regular meetings with a faculty advisor are required for students in the major program. All the fundamentals must be satisfied except in cases of special permission.
Fashion Merchandising Major:
This major is comprised of 90 total credits.
Fashion Merchandising Minor:
To receive this degree, the student must gain the equivalent of 28 total credits.
A graduate of the Fashion Merchandising program will:
- Outcome I: Show how to use and apply the computer applications to the fashion industry.
- Outcome II: Demonstrate an understanding of apparel and textiles using aesthetics, culture, and structure as references.
- Outcome III: Show how to combine the marketing mix with the fashion merchandising industry.
- Outcome IV: Display a professional demeanor at school and work.
