Requirements

APPAREL DESIGN

Major Requirements

• Apparel Design and Merchandising 150, 151, 256, 320, 322, 360, 445, 446, and 455.

Apparel Design majors must also complete courses in one of the following concentrations:

Concentration in Fashion Development
Emphasis on product development and the fashion industry

• Apparel Design and Merchandising 200 or 290, 361 or 362, 380, 440 or 442;
• Art 105, 208, and one course from 201, 202, or 203;
• Choose two courses from Apparel Design and Merchandising 207, 209, 211, 365, 366, 368.

Concentration in Surface Design
Emphasis on textile techniques, cultural artisanship, and craftsmanship

• Apparel Design and Merchandising 200 or 290, 361 or 362, 380;
• Art 102, 206, 208;
• Choose three courses from Apparel Design and Merchandising 207, 209, 211, 366, Concordia Art 4430, 4330.

Concentration in Dress and Textile Studies
Emphasis on theatrical costuming and historical/cultural aspects of dress

• Apparel Design and Merchandising 200, 209, 290, 362;
• Choose one course from Apparel Design and Merchandising 365, 366, 368;
• Choose two courses from two of the following disciplines (four courses total): Art History, History, Theatre Arts;

Students should consult with their advisor for specific course recommendations.
A minimum of 18 semester hours in the major field must be completed at Dominican.

Minor Requirements

• Apparel Design and Merchandising 150, 151, 256, 320, 322;
• Choose two courses from Apparel Design and Merchandising 207, 209, 365, 366, 368, 445;

A minimum of 12 hours in the minor field must be completed at Dominican.

APPAREL MERCHANDISING

Major Requirements

• Apparel Design and Merchandising 150, 170, 200 or 290, 256, 360, 361 or 362, 440 or 442, 446, 455;
• Choose three courses from Apparel Design and Merchandising 271, 281, 370, 371;
• Business Administration 250, 255, 345;
• Economics 190, 191;
•  Art 208.

A minimum of 18 semester hours in the major field must be completed at Dominican.
 
Minor Requirements

• Apparel Design and Merchandising 170, 256;
• Choose two courses from Apparel Design and Merchandising 271, 281, 370, 371, 442;
• Economics 190.
• Business Administration 245, 250

A minimum of 12 hours in the minor field must be completed at Dominican.