This option emphasizes textiles, apparel, basic design and product development as well as phases in production, presentation and the distribution of textiles and apparel in a global setting. Students also earn a minor in marketing from the NU College of Business Administration. Textile and Apparel Design emphasizes basic design, textiles, product development, and fashion and textile design. Experience in computer-aided design is provided. Students may receive a minor in the College of Fine and Performing Arts.
Professional support is provided in art, theatre arts, business, history or photo journalism.
Textile Science emphasizes textiles, textile production, textile evaluation and issues concerning the textile industry. Students take a combination of chemistry and business classes. Students interested in technical sales, product development or quality assurance positions in the textile industry may consider the textile science option. Students can obtain a minor in chemistry. This option is recommended for students who plan to go to graduate school in preparation for careers in academia, government or industry.