Admission and Degree Requirements

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Students seeking a graduate degree in textile and apparel technology should have a strong academic background in textiles, apparel, or a related field.

Master of Science in Textile and Apparel Technology

Thirty-one to 32 semester hours of coursework are required for the degree and should be distributed as follows: (1) 13 to 14 hours in specified textiles and apparel core courses; (2) 12 hours in supporting fields, nine hours of which are specified; and (3) six hours in the thesis completing an original research project. The Graduate Studies Committee must approve the student’s Program of Work.