Department of Design and Merchandising
Design the future
We offer degrees in fashion design and technology, fashion merchandising and interior design that are accredited and ranked among the nation’s best. Strong industry connections inform our curriculum, and students gain valuable career experience through professional development opportunities, study abroad courses and internship placements with top industry professionals. We use state-of-the-art technology and conduct cutting-edge research that is shaping the future of the industry.
Program Areas
Fashion Design
BS, Apparel Design and Technology Undergraduate Certificate, Fashion Design Undergraduate Certificate, 3D Digital Product Creation Undergraduate Certificate, Product Development for Apparel MS, Apparel Design and Textile Science - option PhD, Design and Merchandising - option Graduate Certificate, Digital DesignFashion Merchandising
BS, Fashion Merchandising MS, Merchandising - option PhD, Design and Merchandising - option
Accreditation and Affiliations
Our established and well-respected programs consistently receive national recognition, positioning us as the premier option for students seeking careers in design and merchandising.
The Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design & Technology majors are both accredited by the Textile and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission (TAPAC).