The Clothing, Textiles, and Fashion Merchandising Program at New Mexico State University is tailored to meet the complex needs of the apparel industry. The degree plan includes major courses in Clothing, Textiles, and Fashion Merchandising, with supporting coursework in areas such as studio art, accounting, business administration, communications, consumer science, journalism, marketing, and management.
Students also have the opportunity for practical experience through retail or design internships.
New Mexico State University's geographic location allows for market studies in major fashion centers such as the California Apparel Mart in Los Angeles, the Apparel Mart in Dallas, and the Merchandise Mart in Denver. Students organize fundraisers for trips to various fashion centers and often become involved in such promotional endeavors as fashion shows for local merchants.