Fashion Merchandising

Summary

The Fashion Merchandising Associate of Science Degree is designed for a student interested in a fashion merchandising-related career. Students gain an understanding of career opportunities within the fashion industry and develop a working knowledge of the phases involved in a constantly changing fashion industry. The AS provides the student the opportunity to transfer to a university, to advance from foundational skills, and move forward from entry-level positions to mid-career level positions in sales, retail, marketing, wholesale buying, visual presentation, event production, or styling.

This degree is part of the Fashion program which offers a variety of courses that allow students to develop skills to pursue careers in fashion and costume design, fashion merchandising, fashion design technology, fashion merchandising technology, and related fashion careers.

Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should consult the counseling department and a Fashion faculty advisor for assistance in program planning.

Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Fashion Merchandising Program will be able to:

1. Use current technology such as computers, peripherals, and software or sewing equipment pertinent to fashion design or merchandising.
2. Demonstrate effective communication and critical thinking through oral presentations and written work.
3. Compare and contrast how various cultures and countries interrelate in the global fashion community.
4. Achieve a set of skills that keeps them current and allows them to secure employment in the Fashion industry.

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