Fashion and Consumer Science Minor
The minor in fashion and consumer science is designed for students interested in the fashion industry as it prepares students to understand and analyze the industry from concept to consumer, including: the design and development phase of fashion products; the merchandising and distribution stage; to the end-use consumer. The minor will enrich a student's major and expand career opportunities within the highly competitive and nuanced fashion industry.
Total Hours Required: 15
Requirements
Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Coursework | ||
| TXA 301C | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: (supplementary courses) | 12 | |
| Textiles | ||
| Aesthetics: Theory and Practice | ||
| Sewn-Product Analysis and Manufacturing | ||
| Merchandising Math I | ||
| Medical Textiles | ||
| History of Dress and Cultural Change I | ||
| History of Dress and Cultural Change II | ||
| Social Psychology of Dress and Appearance | ||
| Research Methods in Textiles and Apparel | ||
| Textiles and Apparel in the Global Marketplace | ||
| Sustainable Textile Manufacturing | ||
| Merchandising Technology | ||
| Historic Apparel Collections and Exhibit Management | ||
| Textile Testing | ||
| Advanced Textiles | ||
| Consumer Behavior in the Marketplace | ||
| Smart Textiles and Apparel Systems | ||
| Nanotechnologies in Textiles | ||
| New York City Fashion and Sustainability | ||
| Concepts and Innovations in Retailing | ||
| Merchandising Math II | ||
| Strategic Brand Management | ||
| College Requirements - Natural Sciences | ||
| Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
A grade of at least a C- in each course is required. No credit-by-exam may be used to fulfill minor course requirements.