Apparel Merchandising & Product Development
The Apparel Merchandising and Product Development (AMPD) concentration in the School of Human Environmental Sciences provides opportunities for advanced study of learning both theoretical knowledge and applications in textiles, apparel production, and merchandising. Students are prepared for a career in both academia and the apparel industry with outstanding competencies in quality assurance, product development, retail buying, merchandising, store operations, and brand management. The faculty bring expertise in the areas mentioned above within the textile and apparel complex. .
AMPD 50003: Apparel Sourcing and Merchandising Systems in the Global Economy.
AMPD 50203: Social, Psychological & Cultural Aspects of Dress
AMPD 50303: Issues and Trends in Textile Studies
AMPD 50403: Theories & Practices in Apparel Merchandising
All core courses are offered online.
Other courses are available to fill these requirements. An advisor will recommend the best courses to meet your professional goals and degree requirements.
Graduate-level Statistics (3 hours required):
ESRM 53903: Statistics in Education & Health Professions
Research Methods (3 hours required):
HESC 54603/AGED 54603 Research Methodology in Social Sciences
Because our students are often working professionals with busy lifestyles, we offer
2 flexible options for completing this degree:
Thesis Track:
- On campus
- 30 hours total
- 12-15 hours AMPD core courses
- 3 hours statistics
- 3 hours research methods
- 3-6 hours elective
- 6 hours thesis & defense to pass program
Non-Thesis Track:
- Available 100% online
- 30 hours
- 12 hours AMPD core classes
- 3 hours statistics
- 3 hours research methods
- 12 hours elective
- Oral and written exam to pass program