Program Overview
Jefferson's MS in Textile Technology equips students with theoretical and practical knowledge in textile production, evaluation, and development. Through hands-on experiences, students utilize advanced equipment to translate their ideas into innovative textile products. Graduates are prepared for careers in textiles, apparel, and related industries, including production, research, and management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MS in Textile Technology at Jefferson offers an integrated and collaborative curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with experiential laboratory experiences. In many courses students turn innovative ideas into original products. It is expected that graduates of the program will pursue careers in production, product evaluation, research and development, or management in the textile and apparel related fields. The program teaches cutting-edge technical textile processes to students interested in learning more about the science and technical based aspects of textiles. Courses focus on development, production, and characterization of fibers, yarns, fabrics, and textile based products. The program combines theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom with hands-on experience with weaving, knitting, nonwovens, and composites production equipment in the innovative Fashion and Textiles Futures Center, as well as materials evaluation equipment in the Grundy Lab on the East Falls campus.
