Program Overview

Fashion Studies and Retail Merchandising Program

The Fashion Studies and Retail Merchandising program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the dynamic and ever-changing fashion industry. This program provides students with a broad knowledge of people and their behavior, an understanding of the world at large, and technical knowledge and skills to select fabrics and plan and produce fashion goods.

Degrees Offered

• Fashion Studies and Retail Merchandising (B.S.)
  • SDSU offers a bachelor's degree in Fashion Studies and Retail Merchandising.
• Apparel and Fashion Studies Minor
  • A minor in apparel and fashion studies will provide a focus on fashion studies and will develop students into professionals capable of entering the workforce of fashion, apparel, and textiles.
• Retail Merchandising Minor
  • A minor in retail merchandising will provide a focus on the retail and merchandising function and will provide opportunities for students to become professionals capable of entering the workforce of retail and fashion.

Degree Requirements

• An eight-week (300 hour) full-time summer practicum compatible with career goals is a degree requirement.

Career Opportunities

Careers such as store or department manager, buyer, or visual merchandiser are typical.

Unique Experiences

• Travel Study to MAGIC Market: Zappo's Headquarters
  • Students have the opportunity to experience unique work cultures and inspiring places to work, such as Zappo's Headquarters.

Faculty

• Anne-Marie Junker
  • Instructor

School of Health and Human Sciences

The School of Health and Human Sciences offers various undergraduate and graduate programs, including:

• Undergraduate programs:
  • Aviation
  • Exercise Science
  • Fashion Studies & Retail Merchandising
  • Health Studies
  • Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management
  • Leadership & Management of Nonprofit Organizations
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Physical Education Teacher Education
  • Pre-AT/Pre-PT/Pre-OT
  • Sport Management
  • Production and Service of Wine, Beer and Spirits Minor
  • Sustainable Local Foods Minor
• Graduate programs:
  • Athletic Training
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
  • Sport Management
  • Athletic Academic Advising Certificate

Research

The School of Health and Human Sciences has various research areas, including:

• Behavior, Exercise Adherence and Motivation (BEAM) Lab
• Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
• First Responder Support Training Center
• Healthspan Enhancement Through Activity and Lifestyle (HEAL) Lab
• Snellman Hsia Collection & Lab