Fashion Studies
Associate in Science Fashion Merchandising · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science
The associate degree and certificate program in fashion studies prepares students to transfer to universities and technical schools of fashion and costume design and merchandising. Students integrate fashion principles, textile characteristics and personal style with marketing strategies to create and present projects and a portfolio tailored to their chosen career. Job opportunities include working with the design, production and merchandising of clothing with large manufacturers or small specialty businesses.
The graduate of the Associate in Science in Fashion Studies will:
- Integrate fashion principles with respect to industry changes and marketing strategies and present project.
- Apply design principles to fashion industry conditions to achieve personal style and present portfolio.
- Analyze textile characteristics for sensory appeal and present project.
- Apply clothing design principles to construct and present a fashion design.
- Differentiate historic fashion concepts with current design trends and present portfolio.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 18 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (15 units): | 15 | |
| FASH 101 | Fashion Industry and Marketing | 3 |
| FASH 102 | Fashion Design Analysis | 3 |
| FASH 103 | Textiles | 3 |
| FASH 104 | Historic Fashion/Costume | 3 |
| FASH 110 | Apparel Construction 1 | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following: | 3 | |
| ART 110 | Design 1 | 3 |
| ART 120 | Drawing 1 | 3 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 102 | Marketing | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 18 | |