
Curriculum
The following are the required courses for this major. Students who attend Orientation and meet with the Education Department can obtain personalized academic counseling to complete the program. Transfer credits, changes in curriculum, and other factors may affect the academic plan for individual students. The FIDM Education Department can provide additional information.
Prerequisite:
Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Merchandise Product Development, Fashion Design, or Apparel Industry Management from FIDM, or a prior Associate's degree in a related field from another accredited college or university. Additional requirements may apply.
One-on-one advisement is available to students from other FIDM Majors to consider eligibility for special admissions to this program. Contact the appropriate department chairperson.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
BUMT 4840
Studies in Leadership+
UNITS: 3
GNST 2530
Principles of Kinesiology+
UNITS: 3
GNST 2530L
Principles of Kinesiology Lab+
UNITS: 1
GNST 2570
Microeconomics+
UNITS: 3
GNST 2630
Principles of Chemistry+
UNITS: 3
GNST 2870
Macroeconomics+
UNITS: 3
GNST 3000
World Political History+
UNITS: 3
GNST 3050
Writing for Business Professionals+
UNITS: 3
GNST 3400
Social Psychology+
UNITS: 3
GNST 3500
Professional Presentation+
UNITS: 3
GNST 3900
Issues in Contemporary Society+
UNITS: 3
MPDV 3100
Garment Construction & Analysis
UNITS: 3
MPDV 3200
Pattern & Fit Analysis
UNITS: 6
MPDV 3250
Quality Assurance in Technical Design
UNITS: 3
MPDV 3450
Computerized Patternmaking Applications
UNITS: 3
MPDV 3600A
Advanced Technical Illustration I
UNITS: 3
MPDV 3600B
Advanced Technical Illustration II
UNITS: 3
MPDV 3700
3-D Pattern Making
UNITS: 3
MPDV 4100
Production Pattern Drafting
UNITS: 6
MPDV 4200
Trim Development & Application
UNITS: 3
MPDV 4250
Sustainable Practices in Design
UNITS: 3
MPDV 4400
Supply Chain & Lifecycle Planning
UNITS: 3
MPDV 4500
Internship
UNITS: 3
MPDV 4600
Design Thinking: Research & Ideation
UNITS: 3
MPDV 4700
Prototype Development & Analysis (6 hours)*
UNITS: 3
MPDV 4850
Design Thinking: Implementation
UNITS: 3
TSCI 3250
Technical & Performance Textiles
UNITS: 3
TSCI 3500
Denim Development & Finishing
UNITS: 3
TSCI 3600
Fabric Management
UNITS: 3
Total Units of Credit: 91
* Three (3)-hour lab included in 6 hours
+ Available as an online (distance learning) course