Family and Consumer Science, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Textile, Apparel and Merchandising Management (B.S.)
| Freshman Year | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| FRST 101 | Freshman Studies | 0 |
| ENGL 110 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Basic Mathematics I | 3 |
| FCCS 102 | Multicultural Families & Comm. | 3 |
| HPER 170 | Health And Wellness | 2 |
| TAMM 171 | Textiles | 3 |
| TAMM 172 | Survey of Textile & Apparel In | 1 |
| FACS 141 | Intro to Fam & Consr Sci Sem | 1 |
| ENGL 111 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 113 | Basic Mathematics II | 3 |
| FACS 161 | Principles of Art and Design | 3 |
| HIST 122 | U.S. History to 1865 | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 31 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| CHEM 100 | Chemistry in Society | 4 |
| FACS 201 | Consumer Economics | 3 |
| ENGL 201 | Introduction To Literature | 3 |
| PHIL 180 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| TAMM 271 | Clothing Construction | 3 |
| SPEE 214 | Introduction To Public Speakin | 3 |
| ECON 210 | Principles Of Microeconomics | 3 |
| PSYC 212 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| TAMM 272 | Fashion History | 3 |
| TAMM 274 | Fashion Marketing/Merchandisin | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 31 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| DIET 210 | Introduction Human Nutrition | 3 |
| GE Global Studies Electives | 3 | |
| TAMM 373 | Fash Illus & Comptr Applicatio | 3 |
| TAMM 375 | Visual Merchanding & Styling | 3 |
| TAMM 376 | Principles Retail Math & Buyin | 3 |
| MKTG 300 | Principles Of Marketing | 3 |
| FACS 403 or FINC 305 | Resource Management or Personal Finance Management | 3 |
| TAMM 377 | Apparel Design | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 30 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| FACS 342 | Occupuational Family & Consume | 3 |
| TAMM 379 | Trends and Concepts | 3 |
| Restricted Elective (FACS Course Only) | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective (FACS/FCCS/DIET Course Only) | 3 | |
| Unrestricted Elective | 2 | |
| FCCS 402 | Decision Making Process In Mod | 3 |
| FACS 440 | Contemp Approach To Curriculum | 3 |
| TAMM 477 | Senior Sem & Professional Deve | 3 |
| TAMM 478 | Apparel Product Development | 3 |
| TAMM 479 | Fashion Promotion & Event Plan | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 29 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 121 | |
Substitutions must be approved by College Dean and Department Chair.
Note: Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.25 and a "C" or better is required in all Major Courses and General Education denoted with an asterisk to matriculate in this program.
General Education Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree
Total Requirements Semester Hours: 33
A single course may simultaneously fulfill a general education requirement and a departmental or major/minor requirement. A single course cannot be used to fulfill more than one general education requirement. Department or major/minor areas may opt to exceed the minimum credit hour requirements above.
Core Requirements
A grade of “C” or better is required for all Major Courses.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FACS 141 | Intro to Fam & Consr Sci Sem | 1 |
| FCCS 102 | Multicultural Families & Comm. | 3 |
| FACS 342 | Occupuational Family & Consume | 3 |
| FACS 440 | Contemp Approach To Curriculum | 3 |
| FCCS 402 | Decision Making Process In Mod | 3 |
| DIET 210 | Introduction Human Nutrition | 3 |
| SPEE 214 | Introduction To Public Speakin | 3 |
| PSYC 212 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| FACS 201 | Consumer Economics | 3 |
| TAMM 477 | Senior Sem & Professional Deve | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 28 | |
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TAMM 171 | Textiles | 3 |
| TAMM 172 | Survey of Textile & Apparel In | 1 |
| FACS 161 | Principles of Art and Design | 3 |
| TAMM 271 | Clothing Construction | 3 |
| TAMM 272 | Fashion History | 3 |
| TAMM 274 | Fashion Marketing/Merchandisin | 3 |
| TAMM 373 | Fash Illus & Comptr Applicatio | 3 |
| TAMM 375 | Visual Merchanding & Styling | 3 |
| TAMM 376 | Principles Retail Math & Buyin | 3 |
| TAMM 377 | Apparel Design | 3 |
| TAMM 379 | Trends and Concepts | 3 |
| TAMM 478 | Apparel Product Development | 3 |
| TAMM 479 | Fashion Promotion & Event Plan | 3 |
| MKTG 300 | Principles Of Marketing | 3 |
| FACS 403 | Resource Management | 3 |
| or FINC 305 | Personal Finance Management | |
| ECON 210 | Principles Of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 46 | |
Restricted and Unrestricted Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted Electives Any course in FACS, FCCS, DIET, or TAMM not in the curriculum | 6 | |
| Unrestricted Electives | 8 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 | |
Summary of Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | 33 | |
| Core Requirements | 28 | |
| Required Courses | 46 | |
| Electives | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 121 | |