Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, B.S.

Location(s): Statesboro

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Georgia Southern’s Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design offers two emphasis areas. The Fashion Merchandising emphasis is for students interested in learning about the business side of the fashion industry. The Design emphasis combines rigorous coursework with hands-on practice in apparel design to prepare students with the creative and technical skills necessary to conceive and construct their own collection.

Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours

See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.

General Requirements (Core Areas A - E) Credit Hours: 42

Additional Requirements Credit Hours: 4

Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major Credit Hours: 18

Major Requirements Credit Hours: 27

Area of Emphasis

Select Courses in One of the Following Areas Credit Hours: 18

Design Emphasis

Select 3 credit hours from the Following Major Electives:

Merchandising Emphasis

Select 6 credit hours from the Following Major Electives:

Non-Major Requirements Credit Hours: 9

Students will select nine credit hours of upper level courses from approved elective courses, courses for approved minors, or those approved by advisor.

Elective Credit Hours: 6

Select 6 credit hours of electives.

Total Credit Hours: 124

¹Public Speaking or Foreign Language required if taken in Area D.

Advisement

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