Dec 17, 2024  
2024-2025 SLCC General Catalog 
  
2024-2025 SLCC General Catalog

Fashion Design & Merchandising - Merchandising AAS: Full-time


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Plan of Study

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Applied Science degree in 2 years. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.


First Year

Fall Semester (14 credits)   Spring Semester (15 credits)
FASH 1010 Introduction to Fashion (FA)  -  3 credits        FASH 1210 Fashion Illustration I  -  3 credits    
FASH 1300 Visual Merchandising  -  3 credits     FASH 1250 Textiles  -  3 credits    
FASH 1350 History of Costume  -  3 credits     ART 1280 Photoshop Software  -  3 credits    
ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (EN)  -  3 credits     FIN 1380 Financial Mathematics (QS)  -  3 credits    
FASH 1050 Fashion Sustainability  -  2 credits     ☐ Program Elective - 3 credits     
       
► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC   ► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor  

 

 Summer Semester (8-9 credits)    
☐ Program Elective - 2-3 credits         
Program Elective - 3 credits         
Program Elective - 3 credits         
       

Second Year

Fall Semester (13-15 credits)   Spring Semester (13 credits)
Program Elective - 2-3 credits      Program Elective - 4 credits       
Human Relations (HR) - 2-3 credits     Program Elective - 3 credits     
Distribution Area - 3 credits     FASH 2460 Merchandising Portfolio Development  -  3 credits    
☐ Program Elective - 3 credits      Communication (CM) - 3 credits    
Program Elective - 3 credits         
       
       
► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation      

Advising Notes

  • Students should select courses based on their interest or focus of study, and are required to complete between 63-65 credits to receive their AAS degree. Consult with the program advisor, program manager, or faculty with questions regarding various potential pathways.
  • Students who need to take preparatory classes to meet the requirements of first semester courses should plan on extra time to complete the program. It is the student’s responsibility to examine each course description for details of prerequisite classes. Those prerequisites must be satisfied before courses may be taken.
  • For information on clubs or organizations within the Fashion Institute, contact the SLCC Fashion Club advisor.

Additional Advising Notes

For students interested in the following career paths - please take note of the suggested course studies below:


For retail merchandisers, display designers, and stylists:

Required Courses Suggested Electives

 

For retail buyers, management, and forecasters:

Required Courses Suggested Electives

 

For product developers, fashion production, and business owners:

Required Courses Suggested Electives

 

For social media specialists, fashion promotion, and marketing:

Required Courses Suggested Electives

 

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