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Fashion Merchandising A.A. Degree

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
FASHN 300
Introduction to the Fashion Industry
3
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
IIa
WC

Semester 2 (Spring)

8 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
FASHN 310
Fashion Analysis/Clothing Selection
3
GE
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
IIb
MC
GE
any Area IIIb (Life Development Skills) course
2
IIIb

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
FASHN 330
History of Western World Fashion
3
I
Req
FASHN 397
Fashion Retail Buying
3
GE
any Area Vb (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
Vb

Semester 4 (Spring)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
FASHN 320
Textiles
3
Req
FASHN 398
Fashion Entrepreneur
3
GE
any Area IV (Natural Sciences) course
3
IV

Third Year

Semester 5 (Fall)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
FASHN 395
Visual Merchandising
3
Req
FASHN 342
Fashion Illustration I
3

Semester 6 (Spring)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
FASHN 393
Fashion Promotion
3
Req
FASHN 344
Fashion Illustration II
3
Elec
any elective course numbered 100-499
3

Fourth Year

Semester 7 (Fall)

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
MGMT 362
Techniques of Management
3
GE
any Area IIIa (Physical Education) course
1
IIIa
GE
any Area VI (Ethnic/Multicultural Studies) course
3
VI

Semester 8 (Spring)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
any Area Va (American Institutions) course
3
Va
Elec
any elective course numbered 100-499
3

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Career path

Career Options:

This degree prepares students for entry-level jobs in retail merchandising, such as department store buyers, small boutique buyers, visual merchandisers, sales associates, management trainees, product developers and wholesalers. It also prepares students for self-employment or entrepreneurship.

Advising Notes:

  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.

Scheduling Notes:

  • FASHN 330 and 397 are offered in the fall.
  • FASHN 320, 344, 393, and 398 are offered in the spring.
  • FASHN 395 is offered every other fall (odd years).

Other Notes:

  • This program can be started in the spring as well. See a counselor to adjust the coursework.
  • An internship (FASHN 498) is highly recommended as it opens up potential employment opportunities. Students can earn between 0.5 – 4.0 units for related paid or unpaid work experience including volunteer and internship positions through FASHN 498. This course also works toward satisfying GE Area IIIb. See the Work Experience website for more information.

Published April 14, 2024

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