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. Graduate Programs are also offered by the Department. A master of science and master of arts degrees in textiles, clothing and design, and a double major in textiles, clothing and design and museum studies are available at the graduate level.