2018-2019 Catalog 
    
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Fashion Merchandising Certificate of Achievement


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The Fashion Merchandising certificate emphasizes all aspects of fashion merchandising including techniques of buying and selling, distributing and marketing, and promoting fashion goods. It combines a general merchandising background with training in specialized skills in order for students to find employment in today’s fashion industry.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Produce a professional portfolio showcasing their skills. This portfolio will increase job opportunities in the field as well as promotion for those already employed.
  • Successfully complete an industry internship including the completion of three individual goals/objectives as determined by themselves and an industry supervisor. Internships give students work experience desirable in job applicants.
  • Create a professional resume showcasing their skills. This will increase job opportunities in the field as well as promotion for those already employed.

Optional Lab/Studio


  • 1 Unit
  • 1 Unit

  • *Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

    †Recommended to be taken in last semester of program.

    §Must be taken concurrently with CWE 180.

    «Take FASH 260 OR both FASH 204 and FASH 225.

    Suggested coursework not required for the major: BUS 12, 103, 125, 135, 138, 150; CIMA 104; FCS 115; GD 140 /ART 140, 147.

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