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Fashion Merchandising Certificate

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
Total Units:
33
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
FASHN 300
Introduction to the Fashion Industry
3
Req
FASHN 330
History of Western World Fashion
3
Req
FASHN 397
Fashion Retail Buying
3

Semester 2 (Spring)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
FASHN 310
Fashion Analysis/Clothing Selection
3
Req
FASHN 320
Textiles
3
Req
FASHN 398
Fashion Entrepreneur
3

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
FASHN 342
Fashion Illustration I
3
Req
FASHN 395
Visual Merchandising
3
RE
MGMT 362
Techniques of Management
3

Semester 4 (Spring)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
FASHN 344
Fashion Illustration II
3
Req
FASHN 393
Fashion Promotion
3
Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
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

Career path

Career Options:

This certificate 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.

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.

Published April 14, 2024

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