Students plan programs which integrate textiles and clothing with supporting work in the sciences and humanities. The program prepares students for positions in academia, museums, extension, administration, business and industry. In cases, where the student's background coursework is deficient, the student may need to take additional courses, thus extending the time required to complete the degree. A departmental associateship application form will be supplied upon request. Interest in financial assistance is indicated on the Graduate School application form and must be received by February 1 to be considered for associateships and awards for the following academic year.
Funds are limited.
A student may be accepted to the program but not receive financial assistance. Other forms of assistance must be sought by the student. It draws upon theory and knowledge from certain basic disciplines in seeking to contribute to a better understanding of how people use textiles and dress to improve the quality of life. As such, faculty research is concerned with the interaction between the near environments and individuals and families. The focus of these studies is with the relationship between culture and clothing.