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Degree Requirements
Merchandising-Fashion Four-Year Course sequence
Merchandising-Interiors Four-Year Course sequence
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Merchandising - Fashion Option Effective August 2007
Recommended Four-Year Program

First Year
 
Fall Semester  

UNIV 100 (optional)* 1
DSN 110 : Introduction to Design 3
DSN 111 : Design Fundamentals 3
GEN ED: ENGL 101 3
GEN ED: PSYC 121 or SOCY 110 3
GEN ED: ITEC 100 or MATH/STAT 3
15/16
   
Spring Semester  

DSNF 133 : Intro to the Fashion Industry 3
DSNF 123 : Principles of Fashion Design 3
GEN ED: ENGL 102 3
GEN ED: PSYC 121 or SOCY 110 3
GEN ED: ITEC 100 or MATH/STAT 3
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To proceed to 2nd year classes, one must:
1.
have earned a grade of "C" or higher in DSN and DSNF courses.
2.
have earned an overall cumulative GPA of 2.00.
3.
passed ID&F Basic Skills Assessment
 
Second Year
 
Fall Semester  

DSNF 223 : Basic Textiles 3
DSNM 243 : Ad & Promo for Design 3
DSNF 233 : Meaning of Dress 3
GEN ED: ART 215 or 216             3
GEN ED: ENGL 20_ / Classics 3
15
   
Spring Semester  

DSNF 343 : Sewn Product Analysis 3
DSMN 263 : Merchandising Math 3
GEN ED: ECON 105 3
GEN ED: PHIL 112 or 113 3
GEN ED: COMM 3
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To proceed to 3rd year classes, one must:
1.
have earned a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA in all Interior Design and Fashion courses.
2.
have earned an overall GPA of 2.0.
3.

passed ID&F Portfolio Review.

 
Third Year
 
Fall Semester  

DSNF 367 : History of Modern Fashion 3
MKTG 340 : Principles of Marketing 3
GEN ED: Health & Wellness 3
GEN ED: RELN 112/ANTH121/THEA 180/ECON 340 3
GEN ED: Science 4
DSN 390 : Internship Seminar 1
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Summer Semester  

DSNM 393 : INTERNSHIP 2
   
Spring Semester  

MKTG 343 : Retail Management 3
DSNM 385 : Buying & Procurement for Design 3
Support Course 3
GEN ED: Science 4
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To proceed to 4th year classes, one must:
1.
have successfully complete DSNM 393.
2.
have earned a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA in all Interior Design & Fashion courses.
3.
have earned an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0.
 
Fourth Year
 
Fall Semester  

DSNM 420 : Design Products & Services 3
DSNM 443 : Econ of Design 3
GEN ED: History 3
Support 3
Elective 3
15
   
Spring Semester  

DSNM 493 : Forecasting (capstone) 3
DSNM 433 : Visual Merchandising 3
Support 3
Support 3
Elective* (if no UNIV 100) 0/1
12/13

Hours Required for B.S. Degree: 120