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View Fashion Design & Merchandising: Fashion Merchandising Emphasis: AAS (CTE) page.
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) |
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Spring Semester (15 credits) |
| ☐ FASH 1010 Introduction to Fashion (FA) - 3 credits |
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☐ FASH 1210 Fashion Illustration I - 3 credits |
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| ☐ FASH 1300 Visual Merchandising - 3 credits |
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☐ FASH 1250 Textiles - 3 credits |
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| ☐ FASH 1350 History of Costume - 3 credits |
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☐ ART 1280 Photoshop Software - 3 credits |
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| ☐ ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (EN) - 3 credits |
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☐ FIN 1380 Financial Mathematics (QS) - 3 credits |
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| ☐ FASH 1050 Fashion Sustainability - 2 credits |
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☐ Program Elective - 3 credits |
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| ► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC |
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► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor |
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| Summer Semester (8-9 credits) |
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| ☐ Program Elective - 2-3 credits |
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Second Year
| Fall Semester (13-15 credits) |
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Spring Semester (13 credits) |
| ☐ Program Elective - 2-3 credits |
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☐ Program Elective - 4 credits |
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| ☐ Human Relations (HR) - 2-3 credits |
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☐ Program Elective - 3 credits |
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| ☐ Distribution Area - 3 credits |
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☐ FASH 2460 Merchandising Portfolio Development - 3 credits |
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| ☐ Program Elective - 3 credits |
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☐ Communication (CM) - 3 credits |
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| ► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation |
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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 |
- FASH 1010 Introduction to Fashion (FA)
- FASH 1050 Fashion Sustainability
- FASH 1210 Fashion Illustration I
- FASH 1250 Textiles
- FASH 1300 Visual Merchandising
- FASH 1350 History of Costume
- FASH 2460 Merchandising Portfolio Development
- ART 1280 Photoshop Software
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- FASH 1120 Styling I
- FASH 1260 Fashion Forecasting
- FASH 1320 Apparel Analysis
- FASH 1850 Fashion Show Production
- FASH 2120 Styling II
- FASH 2520 Fashion Marketing
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For retail buyers, management, and forecasters:
| Required Courses |
Suggested Electives |
- FASH 1010 Introduction to Fashion (FA)
- FASH 1050 Fashion Sustainability
- FASH 1210 Fashion Illustration I
- FASH 1250 Textiles
- FASH 1300 Visual Merchandising
- FASH 1350 History of Costume
- FASH 2460 Merchandising Portfolio Development
- ART 1280 Photoshop Software
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- FASH 1240 Fashion Buying and Management
- FASH 1260 Fashion Forecasting
- FASH 1320 Apparel Analysis
- FASH 1370 20th Century Fashion
- FASH 2040 Business of Fashion
- FASH 2520 Fashion Marketing
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For product developers, fashion production, and business owners:
| Required Courses |
Suggested Electives |
- FASH 1010 Introduction to Fashion (FA)
- FASH 1050 Fashion Sustainability
- FASH 1210 Fashion Illustration I
- FASH 1250 Textiles
- FASH 1300 Visual Merchandising
- FASH 1350 History of Costume
- FASH 2460 Merchandising Portfolio Development
- ART 1280 Photoshop Software
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- FASH 1240 Fashion Buying and Management
- FASH 1260 Fashion Forecasting
- FASH 1320 Apparel Analysis
- FASH 2040 Business of Fashion
- FASH 2500 Fashion Entrepreneurship
- FASH 2520 Fashion Marketing
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For social media specialists, fashion promotion, and marketing:
| Required Courses |
Suggested Electives |
- FASH 1010 Introduction to Fashion (FA)
- FASH 1050 Fashion Sustainability
- FASH 1210 Fashion Illustration I
- FASH 1250 Textiles
- FASH 1300 Visual Merchandising
- FASH 1350 History of Costume
- FASH 2460 Merchandising Portfolio Development
- ART 1280 Photoshop Software
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- FASH 1260 Fashion Forecasting
- FASH 1320 Apparel Analysis
- FASH 1370 20th Century Fashion
- FASH 1850 Fashion Show Production
- FASH 2040 Business of Fashion
- FASH 2520 Fashion Marketing
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Additional Program Notes: For information about Student Resources such as Academic Links, Learning/Tutoring, Financial Information, General Resources, Services for Students, Student Life, Health & Recreation, Campus Life and other important information (Disclosures, Student Code of Conduct, Policies/Procedures, and Student Records, etc.) visit: https://www.slcc.edu/student/
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