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Master of Science in Design and Merchandising, Plan B, Apparel and Merchandising Specialization
Program Overview
Master of Science in Design and Merchandising, Plan B, Apparel and Merchandising Specialization
The M.S. in Design and Merchandising, Plan B, Apparel and Merchandising Specialization offers the opportunity for students to critically explore how apparel products are designed and developed, distributed, and merchandised as well as the ways in which consumers interact with and use those products in various historical and cultural contexts. Emphasis is placed upon fostering cultural/global awareness and a commitment to social responsibility. The Plan B emphasizes the development of content knowledge and critical thinking skills through the completion of a project, preparing graduates well for industry positions requiring higher-order analytical abilities and/or depth of knowledge in the field.
Areas of Graduate Study and Research
- Apparel Design and Production
- Consumer Behavior
- Historic Textiles and Dress
- Merchandising
- Product Development
- Social-Psychological and Cultural Aspects of Dress and Appearance
- Textile Science
Program Requirements
Course List
| Course List Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Department Core | ||
| DM 501 | Research and Theory-Design and Merchandising | 3 |
| DM 551 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Specialized research/data analysis methods | 3 | |
| Content Coursework | ||
| Select courses from AM, DM, or INTD subject codes | 15 | |
| Paper/Project | ||
| DM 698 | Research | 3 |
| Breadth | ||
| At least 3 credits in out-of-department courses | 3 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 30 |
A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program.
Additional Requirements
- Select a minimum of one course which must be approved by the student’s committee. In some cases, students may need to complete prerequisites before enrolling in approved data analysis courses.
- Select courses with approval from advisor.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
Master's and Ph.D. Procedures
- Application for admission
- Diagnostic examination when required
- Appointment of advisor
- Selection of graduate committee
- Filing of program of study
- Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD)
- Report of preliminary examination
- Changes in committee
- Application for Graduation
- Submit thesis or dissertation to committee
- Final examination
- Report of final examination
- Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation
- Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically
- Graduation
