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Fashion Merchandising A.A. Degree

Full 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:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
FASHN 300
Introduction to the Fashion Industry
3
Req
FASHN 330
History of Western World Fashion
3
L3
Req
FASHN 397
Fashion Retail Buying
3
GE
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
L1A
ENGL C1000H H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3
GE
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
L2

Semester 2 (Spring)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
FASHN 310
Fashion Analysis/Clothing Selection
3
Req
FASHN 320
Textiles
3
Req
FASHN 398
Fashion Entrepreneur
3
GE
any Area L4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
L4
GE
any Area L7A (Physical Education) course
1
L7A
GE
any Area L7B (Life Development Skills) course
2
L7B

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
FASHN 395
Visual Merchandising
3
Req
FASHN 342
Fashion Illustration I
3
RE
MGMT 362
Techniques of Management
3
GE
any Area L5 (Natural Sciences) course
3
L5
GE
any Area L6 (Ethnic Studies) course
3
L6

Semester 4 (Spring)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
FASHN 393
Fashion Promotion
3
Req
FASHN 344
Fashion Illustration II
3
FASHN 342
GE
any Area L1B (Oral Communication & Critical Thinking) course
3
L1B
Elec
any elective course
3
Elec
any elective course
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
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
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

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:

  • This degree can be completed using either the local AA/AS general education (GE) pattern or the Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. See a counselor to determine which pattern is best for you based on your academic goals.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly known as ENGWR 300/480).
  • Elective Courses: any elective courses numbered 100-499, or having a 4-digit number starting with C.

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 L7B. See the Work Experience website for more information.

Published April 12, 2025

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