
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and Design
Las Cruces, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 26,784 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for nonresident students| $ 8,458 for resident students.
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Introduction
The Fashion Merchandising and Design major prepares students to achieve career goals in the diverse areas of the fashion industry. Students are prepared with well-rounded coursework related to the creative, technical and business aspects of the industry. The program develops the business knowledge, design fundamentals and industry experience needed to compete in today’s fashion industry. The required coursework includes the completion of a minor in Marketing as well as gaining valuable hands-on field experience. A GPA of 2.5 or better is required to enrol in CTFM 402 Field Experience to complete the degree requirements.
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Curriculum
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1350G Introduction to Statistics. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
First Year
Fall
- English Composition - Level 1 Course 1-4 credits
- ARTS 1145G Visual Concepts -3 credits
- CTFM 1110 Fundamentals of Fashion-3 credits
- CTFM 2130 Concepts in Apparel Construction-3 credits
Elective Course(s) (2 credits)
- ACES 1120 Freshman Orientation (Strongly Recommended)
- ACES 1210 Financial Fitness for College Students (Strongly Recommended)
Spring
- English Composition - Level 2 Course 1 -3 credits
- MATH 1350G Introduction to Statistics 3 -3 credits
- Either an Area IV/V: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course or Humanities Course 1, 4 -3 credits
- CTFM 2120 Fashion Illustration -3 credits
Choose one from the following:-3 credits
- AEEC 2140 Technology and Communication for Business Management
- BCIS 1110 Introduction to Information Systems
Second Year
Fall
- Oral Communication Course 1 -3 credits
- ACCT 2110 Principles of Accounting I -3 credits
- Any General Education Elective Course 13--4 credits
- CTFM 365 Apparel Analysis credits
- CTFM 371 Textile Science -3 credits
Spring
- Either an Area IV/V: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course or Humanities 1,4-3 credits
- Free Elective Course 2-3 credits
- CTFM 372 Fashion Merchandising -3 credits
- CTFM 375 Fashion Buying -3 credits
Choose one from the following:-3 credits
- ECON 1110G Survey of Economics
- ECON 2110G Macroeconomic Principles
- ECON 2120G Principles of Microeconomics
Third Year
Fall
- MKTG 311V Consumer Behavior-3 credits
- Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course 1-4 credits
- CTFM 373 Advanced Apparel Construction II-3 credits
- CTFM 460 Cultural Perspectives in Dress -3 credits
Choose one from the following:-3 credits
- MGMT 309 Human Behavior in Organizations
- MGMT 332 Human Resources Management
Spring
- MKTG 313 Retail Management -3 credits
- CTFM 366 or THEA 307V Historic Fashion and Society 5 or Society in Style: Fashion, History, and Culture -3 credits
- CTFM 473 Flat Pattern for Apparel Design-3 credits
- CTFM 401 Professional Development-1 credits
- Free Elective Courses 2-5 credits
Fourth Year
Fall
- MKTG 317International Marketing-3 credits
- MGMT 388V Leadership and Ethics-3 credits
- FCST or FCSC Elective Courses 6-3 credits
- CTFM 474 Fashion Promotion-3 credits
- CTFM 402 Field Experience1-3 credits
- CTFM 403 Post-Field Experience-1 credits
Spring
- MKTG Elective Course (Upper-Division)-3 credits
- FCST or FCSC Elective Courses 6-3 credits
- Free Elective Course 2-3 credits
- CTFM 476 Draping for Apparel Design-3 credits
- CTFM 477 Capstone in Fashion Merchandising -3 credits
Total Credits 120-123
See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses
- Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However, students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
- MATH 1350G Introduction to Statistics is required for the degree but students may need to take MATH 1215 as a prerequisite. If this course is used to fulfil the Math Basic Skills requirement, a C- or better is required.
- One Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences course and one Area V: Humanities course must be taken to fulfil the General Education requirements
- If THTR 307V is taken then students will not need to take an additional Viewing a Wider World course.
- Departmental Electives can be completed by taking either the CTFM 377 Fashion Study Tour, any FCS course, or any FCSE course, but make sure to check any prerequisites on courses before enrolling.
Please Note: Many scholarships require enrollment in a minimum of 15 credits per semester, so additional elective coursework may be required to remain eligible for scholarships.