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Applied Apparel Studies A.A. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
Total Units:
61-62

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
FASHN 301
Apparel Construction, Quilting and Fabric Manipulation
3
Maj
FASHN 320
Textiles
3
Maj
FASHN 310
Fashion Analysis/Clothing Selection
3
GE
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
L7B
GE
ENGL C1000 ** / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
L1A

*INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, please select a GE course from SCC General Education Area L7B, such as HCD 310-College Success.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
FASHN 351 +
Applied Apparel Studies / Intermediate Principles of Construction
3
Maj
FASHN 330
History of Western World Fashion
3
L3
Maj
FASHN 335
Historic Costuming and Embellishments
3
Maj
FASHN 312
Fashion for Film, Television, Stage and Illustration
3
GE
MATH 300 *
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
L2

+ Prerequisite for FASHN 351: FASHN 301 with a grade of "C" or better


*If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your eServices account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
FASHN 364
Flat Pattern Drafting
3
GE
Natural Sciences
3
L5
GE
Physical Education
1
L7A
Maj
FASHN 368 +
Stretch Wear
3
Maj
FASHN 390
Alteration Shop
3
GE
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
L1B

+ Prerequisite for FASHN 368: FASHN 301 and 351 with grades of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for FASHN 390: FASHN 351 with a grade of "C" or better

Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
FASHN 352 +
Couture Construction, Draping and Corsets
3
Maj
FASHN 355 +
Applications in Tailoring and Pants
3
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
L4
Maj
FASHN 394
Apparel Entrepreneur
3
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
L6

+ Prerequisite for FASHN 352: FASHN 301, 320, 351, and 364 with grades of "C" or better or equivalent

+ Prerequisite for FASHN 355: FASHN 320, 351, and 364 with grades of "C" or better or equivalent

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s local AA/AS degree general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; and Area L6; and Area L7A and L7B – with an overall 2.0 GPA. Students also have an option of completing the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) instead of the local general education pattern.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records”  to determine your Math and English placements.

Suggested Electives

  • BUS 300 Introduction to Business
  • BUS 310 Business Communication
  • ENTR 301 Accounting for Entrepreneurs
  • ENTR 350 Introduction to Entrepreneurs, Strategy, and Managing People.

Recommended Certificate

Entrepreneurship Certificate


  • ENTR 301 Accounting for Entrepreneurs
  • ENTR 350 Introduction to Entrepreneurs, Strategy, and Managing People
  • ENTR 352 21st Century Skills & Professional Competencies for Entrepreneurs
  • ENTR 356 Bootstrap Marketing for Entrepreneurs
  • ENGR 358 Entrepreneurs Capstone
  • MKT 334 Social Media Marketing Strategies

If you are interested in this certificate, meet with your counselor to add the required certificate courses to your education plan.

Published June 27, 2025

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