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Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies
Graduate Courses
(APD) Apparel Product Design Courses
545 Experimental Product Design (3:2:3)
Pr. grade of C or better in 342, 441, 443, and 444 or their equivalent as
determined by the instructor, or permission of the instructor
Interrelationship of factors involved in textile product design for the mass
market; use of industrial design processes and equipment, cost analysis, and
production methods. (SP)
(CRS) Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies Courses
513 Apparel and Related Consumer Products Analysis and Standards (3:3)
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in 312 or permission of instructor
Process of developing and analyzing product standards as they relate to
consumers, industry, and international trade. Analysis of products in relation
to existing or proposed standards. (Alt SP)
530 Economics of the Textile and Apparel Complex (3:3)
Pr. grade of C or better in ECO 201 or its equivalent as determined by the
instructor, or graduate standing, or permission of instructor
Economics and social aspects of production, distribution, and utilization of
apparel and textiles.
563 Analysis of Apparel and Related Industries (3:3)
Analysis of apparel and related industries from raw materials through
consumption. Examination of production and marketing of products, technological
developments, and domestic and global market strategies. (SU)
582 Problems in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (2-6)
Individual study.
589 Experimental Course
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for
current offerings.
605 Research Methodology in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3:3)
Pr. or Coreq. STA 571. Pr. admission to graduate program in consumer, apparel,
and retail studies, or permission of instructor
Beginning graduate course in research methodology within the domains of
consumer, apparel, and retailing. Concepts, frameworks, and relationships of
theory and research. Epistemological issues, types of analysis, methods.
614 Textile Products Market Analysis (3:3)
Quantitative and qualitative approaches to the analysis of global markets for
textiles and apparel. Embraces information sources and techniques for market,
competitor, and company analysis to support strategic marketing decisions. (Alt
FA)
615 Advanced Textiles and Experimental Methods (3:2:3)
Pr. 614, CHE 205 or 351, or permission of instructor
Analysis of structure and functional performance of advanced textiles (geotextiles,
biomedical, nonwovens) using experimental methods such as Kawabata Hand
Evaluation System. Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Thermal Gravimetric
Analysis. (Alt SP)
630 Economic Dynamics of the Retail Complex (3:3)
Pr. 530 and MBA 603 or permission of instructor
Application of economic concepts to consumption behaviors in the retail industry
with special emphasis on apparel and related products. Impact of history,
trends, brands, and demographics explored. (Alt FA)
632 Supervised Industry Practicum in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies
(3:1:9)
Supervised industry practicum combining practical and academic elements for
consumer, apparel, and retail studies graduate students. Course supervised by
designated graduate faculty member. Approved plan required prior to experience.
660 International Textile Products Marketing (3:3)
Pr. 560 or permission of instructor
International textile products marketing environment; global markets, marketing
programs and organizations. (Alt SP)
663 Experience in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Issues Abroad (3:3)
Pr. 560 or permission of instructor
Cultural, political, business, and consumer issues within the apparel and retail
industries of a specific country. May be repeated for credit with different
country. (Alt SP)
664 International Retailing: Theory and Practice (3:3)
Pr. 484 and 560 or permission of instructor
Investigation of international retailing from a combined theory and practice
perspective. Analysis of global retail systems and strategy. Retail supply
chains. Multinational consumer issues.
681 Directed Individual Study in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (1-6)
682 Graduate Seminar (1:1)
May be repeated once for credit when topic varies. (FA)
683 Problems in Apparel (1-3)
684 Problems in Retail Marketing (1-3)
685 Problems in Retail and Consumer Studies (1-3)
686 Readings in Apparel (1-3)
687 Readings in Retail Marketing (1-3)
688 Readings in Retail and Consumer Studies (1-3)
690 Minor Research (2-6)
699 Thesis (1-6)
700 Seminar in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (1:1)
Study, reporting, and discussion of current research. May be repeated for credit
when topic varies. (SP)
701 Literature and Thought in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3:3)
Pr. admission to Ph.D. in consumer, apparel, and retail studies and permission
of instructor
Overview of concepts, frameworks, theory, thought, and empirical research within
the domains of consumer, apparel, and retailing. Emphasis on contemporary
thinking and identifying opportunities and directions for future research
streams.
711 Experimental Course
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for
current offerings.
712 Theory Development in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3:3)
Pr. 630, 660, 662, or permission of instructor
Examination of business related marketing theories to consumer, apparel, and
retail studies. Analysis of marketing theories, models, and conceptual
frameworks. Includes business-to-business, consumer, customer relationship, and
economic theories. (Alt SP)
713 Qualitative Methodology in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3:3)
Exploration of development and use of qualitative research methodology in
consumer, apparel, and retail studies. Focus on application of qualitative
methodology to diverse research problems, data collection procedures, and
analysis approaches.
714 Methodology and Modeling in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3:3)
Pr. STA 671 or ERM 682 or equivalent and admission to Ph.D. in consumer,
apparel, and retail studies, or permission of instructor
Concepts, frameworks, theory, and empirical research methods and models within
the consumer, apparel, and retailing domains. Emphasis on research methods and
multivariate statistical models of consumer and retail research issues.
720 Social Psychology of Consumption (3:3)
Investigation of approaches to research on consumption within social psychology.
Focus on the study of apparel and related consumer products.
721 Consumer Behavior in Apparel and Retailing (3:3)
Pr. 562 or permission of instructor
Current theories and research in consumer behavior. Application of consumer
behavior models to apparel, apparel-related products, and retailing through
individualized research products. (Alt SP)
765 College Teaching Practicum in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3)
Pr. admission to doctoral program in consumer, apparel, and retail studies and
permission of instructor
Supervised, structured experiences in planning, teaching, and evaluating a
college level course. Professors provide guidance and mentoring of graduate
students during the experience.
790 Independent Doctoral Research (1-6)
Pr. STA 661, 662
Individual work on research problem(s) related to student’s primary area(s) of
specialization. Research conducted with faculty guidance and direction.
Objective: develop one or more publishable manuscript(s).
799 Dissertation (1-12)
Required of all candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Credit may be
divided over two or more semesters.
801 Thesis Extension (1-3)
802 Dissertation Extension (1-3)
803 Research Extension (1-3)
(RCS) Retailing and Consumer Studies Courses
560 Apparel and Related Consumer Products Marketing (3:3)
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in 261 or permission of instructor r>
AnAn intensive analysis of marketing principles applied to apparel and related
consumer products. (FA)
562 Behavior of Soft Lines Consumers (3:3)
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in 321 or permission of instructor r>
Study of environmental, individual, and psychological influences on behavior of
consumers in the soft lines consumption process. (SP)