FCS

FCS

Textile and Apparel Studies

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Program descriptions

Female student modeling outfitThe Textile and Apparel Studies major prepares students to become successful professionals in the textile and apparel and consumer goods industries. The program builds upon multiple disciplines such as business, history, economics, art, psychology, sociology, anthropology, mathematics and chemistry to produce professionals who are able to function in a culturally diverse and global industry. These bases of knowledge are applied to problems in the design, production and marketing of textile, apparel and other consumer products for industrial or consumer markets. Graduates of the program have an understanding of consumers both as individuals and in their role as users of family resources.

After completing core courses, including Introduction to the Fashion Industry, Design Principles and History of Fashion and Textiles, students choose an emphasis in merchandising, fashion design, or product development.

Career possibilities

Textile and Apparel Studies resources for career guidance and exploration

Travel Study Opportunities
WMU has guest student arrangements with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York and The American Intercontinental University in London. Students enroll as a guest of one of these institutions and earn credit toward a WMU degree during the junior year. This offers an opportunity to get a different perspective on the industry and make valuable industry connections.

Fashion design students spend their junior or senior year at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City or The American Intercontinental University in London, England. Fashion design courses completed at either of these schools will comprise a portion of the career emphasis for these students. Merchandising and Product Development majors also have the option to complete a portion of their program at one of these institutions.

Outside the classroom

Undergraduate Professional Experience

Advanced degrees

Western Michigan University also offers a graduate program in Textile and Apparel Studies.

 

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