Textiles, Apparel & Merchandising, M.S.

Program Overview

This thesis
on-thesis master's program requires a minimum of 24-30 credit hours of coursework, including a core requirement in Research Methods and Statistics. Students must pass a comprehensive oral exam, typically a defense of their thesis or special project. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in various fields, and the curriculum is tailored to each student's individual needs in consultation with their graduate advisory committee.

Program Outline

Outline:

The degree is a thesis
on-thesis degree requiring a thesis/special project. The curricular requirements include: The thesis option master’s program requires a minimum of 24 credits of approved coursework and six hours of thesis credit. The non-thesis option master’s program requires 30 semester hours of approved coursework and six semester hours of project credit. In case of deficiencies in undergraduate preparation, additional courses will be required.