Fashion Merchandising, BS (56 hours)
The fashion merchandising program involves all activities related to the development, buying and selling of merchandise. This major is for students planning a career in retail buying, product development, management, wholesale or retail sales, public relations, event planning or visual merchandising. A supervised internship is required during the senior year.
Major Requirements:
Required major courses:
**Additional 6 hours of electives in the major
Related Requirements:
Associated Requirement:
Minor Requirements:
General business, journalism, art, foreign language, communication studies, writing (English), architectural lighting design or another approved minor.
University Requirements
Undergraduate degree (120 hours minimum)
Upper-level coursework taken at TCU (42 hours minimum)
TCU Core Curriculum requirements
Suggested Courses for First-year
Fall or Spring (12 hours)
| DSGN 10153 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| FAME 10243 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FAME 20253 | Textile Fundamentals | 3 |
| | Core Curriculum Requirement 3 credits | 3 |
Spring (6-7 hours)
| ECON 10223 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
| | OR | |
| ECON 10233 | Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
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| PSYC 10213 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| | OR | |
| SOCI 20213 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| | Core Curriculum Requirement 3 credits | 3 |
| | Core Curriculum Requirement 3 credits | 3 |