We prepare you for a career in retail, residential design, and the manufacturing industry. Our expertise ranges from merchandising and residential design to polymer, fiber, and textile science. We offer a variety of experiential learning opportunities including internships, education abroad, research, and service learning.
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Specialties
- Kitchen and Bath Design
- Merchandising and International Trade
- Residential Design
- Historic/Cultural Dress and Textiles
- Product Development and Design
- Polymer, Fiber, and Textile Sciences
- International Merchandising
Historic Clothing & Textile Collection
The Historic Clothing and Textile Collection is a study collection of over 3000 accessories, garments and textiles dating from the 1800s to now. It includes women's, men's, and children's clothing and accessories as well as quilts and coverlets from the 19th century.
Fashion Internships
Get a leg up on all the latest trends and designs. Intern with retailers, manufacturers, showrooms, design houses, and fashion magazines locally, across the U.S. and abroad. Internships often lead to professional careers within companies that students have interned with.
Experiential Learning
Acquire skills and knowledge outside of the classroom with experiential learning. Service-learning, field trips, and many class projects will engage you with the community and industry professionals, adding to your educational experience.
Education Abroad
Stand out to future employers! We offer education abroad Italy/England/Cortona; Ghana with Social Work; Peru; and FACS London with an internship opportunity, and domestic study tours to New York.
Research
Become part of the cutting edge of new technology in the textile industry. Perform research and testing in state-of-the-art labs; where you will be mentored by professors who are experts in their field.