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Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies
Undergraduate Requirements
Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies (Bachelor of Science)
Required: 122 semester hours
Concentrations
Apparel
Product Design:
Course Curriculum
prepares students for careers in apparel design and production.
Retailing and Consumer Studies:
Course Curriculum
prepares students for careers in apparel
marketing, distribution, and
retailing.
Global Apparel and Related Industries Studies:
Course Curriculum prepares students for apparel
and related industry careers in the global arena.
Requirements
I General Education Core Requirements (GEC)
See complete GEC requirements and approved course listings for all categories.
| Core Category |
S.H. |
|---|---|
Students may select courses for: |
|
Literature (GLT) |
3 |
Fine Arts (GFA) |
3 |
Philosophical, Religious, Ethical Principles (GPR) |
3 |
One additional GLT, GFA, or GPR course |
3 |
Historical Perspectives on Western Culture (GHP) |
3 |
|
|
Department specifies courses for: |
|
Natural Sciences (GNS) |
7 |
Reasoning and Discourse (GRD) |
6 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSB) |
6 |
Mathematics (GMT) |
3 |
II General Education Marker Requirements
See details and courses. It is possible to meet all GE Marker Requirements while completing the GE Core requirements or courses required by the major/ concentration.
Students may select courses for:
Global/Global Non-Western Perspectives (GL/GN)
Four (4) courses carrying GL/GN markers; at least one of which must carry the GN marker.
One Speaking Intensive (SI) Course
In addition to this SI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second SI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements that is taught as Speaking Intensive.
One Writing Intensive (WI) Course
In addition to this WI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second WI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements that is taught as Writing Intensive.
III Major and Related Area Requirements
A. Major Requirements for All Concentrations
CRS 211, 221, 231, 255, 312, 321, 331, 332, 463, 481; APD 242
- Apparel Product Design Concentration Required Courses
APD 244, 250, 251, 310, 341, 342, 443, 444; CRS 372. An apparel product construction proficiency exam must be passed to enroll in the Apparel Product Design Studio courses, beginning with APD 250. - Global Apparel and Related Industries Concentration Required Courses
CRS 463, 481; RCS 261, 361, 464, 484 - Retailing and Consumer Studies Concentration Required Courses
RCS 261, 361, 362, 464, 484, 560
B. Related Area Requirements for All Concentrations
ACC 201; CHE 101 or 103, and 110; CST 105; ISM 110; MAT 115; PSY 121 or SOC 101; 3 s.h. of MGT from 200, 309, 312, or 354, or BUS 240 or ENT 240
- Related Area Requirements for Global Apparel and Related Industries Concentration
IGS 200, 333, 400; two (2) language courses at or above the 300 level - Related Area Requirements for Retailing and Consumer Studies Concentration
ECO 201 and 250; MKT 320
IV Electives
Apparel Product Design Concentration
- Three (3) required electives to be taken in the CARS major
- One required elective from MKT, MGT, or ECO
- Remaining electives sufficient to complete total semester hours required for degree
Global Apparel and Related Industries Concentration
- Two (2) required electives to be taken in the CARS major
- Remaining electives sufficient to complete total semester hours required for degree
Retail and Consumer Studies Concentration
- Four (4) required electives to be taken in the CARS major
- One required elective from MKT, MGT, or ECO to complete the requirements for a minor in Business
- Remaining electives sufficient to complete total semester hours required for degree