2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Apparel Merchandising (B.S.)


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Program Coordinator/Contact
Jane E. Hegland, Department Head
Department of Consumer Sciences
Wagner Hall 229
605-688-5196
E-mail: jane.hegland@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/cs
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Program Information
Apparel Merchandising is the perfect major for students who would like to spend their career in one of many roles in the dynamic, ever-changing fashion industry. Careers such as store or department manager, buyer, or visual merchandiser are typical. Students in apparel merchandising acquire a broad knowledge of people and their behavior, an understanding of the world at large and technical knowledge and skills to select fabrics and plan and produce fashion goods.

Course Delivery Format
Students learn through lecture, laboratory, and hands-on learning experiences. A 8-10 week (300 hour) full-time summer practicum compatible with career goals is a program requirement.

Requirements for Apparel Merchandising Major: 120 Credits


Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences

System General Education Requirements


Institutional Graduation Requirements


College of Education and Human Sciences Requirements


Electives


Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Total Required Credits: 120


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