Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 University of Wyoming Catalog 
    
2021-2022 University of Wyoming Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Design, Merchandising, and Textiles: Apparel Design and Product Development Career Track


Design, Merchandising, and Textiles is a diverse and competitive field in which individuals plan, provide, and promote apparel, interiors, and related goods desired by the consumer. The Apparel Design and Product Development career track allows students to develop the technical and creative skills necessary for the creation of textile products from concept to finished product. Throughout coursework, concepts of sustainable design and manufacturing, as well as the influence of design on well-being will be highlighted. Students will take a series of Design, Merchandising, and Textiles program core classes to gain experience with all three tracks. Students will be prepared for careers ranging from small business in Wyoming and rural areas of the West, to the highly competitive, fast paced global marketplace. All Design, Merchandising, and Textiles students are required to participate in a three-credit-hour internship, international field study tour, or a study abroad program.

Completion of this degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours that include a) University Studies requirements (USP), b) departmental core curriculum, and c) specific courses for the selected career track. Courses should be selected in consultation with a student’s advisor to enhance the student’s educational experience and to ensure fulfillment of upper division course requirements (42 credit hours overall with 30 taken from UW).

University Studies Requirements


Students must complete the following USP requirements that are not incorporated into the requirements for this concentration:

  •         First Year Seminar (3 Credits)
  •         Communication I (3 Credits)
  •         US/WY Constitution (3 Credits)

Required Courses


Degree Minimum: 120 Hours


*Meets FCSC Core Elective in HNF, Grade C or above required

**Meets FCSC Core Elective in HDFS, Grade C or above required

***Grade C or above required