Overview

Coursework required for the Apparel and Textiles, Financial Literacy, Hospitality and Merchandising Option includes the option requirements, semester hours for the selected concentration and the completion of the related minor.

Students must select from one of four concentrations: Apparel and Textiles Design, Financial Literacy, Hospitality Management, and Merchandising.

Concentrations

Apparel and Textile Design: this Concentration includes the print and textile design minor and prepares students for careers in product design, apparel development and textile industries.

Financial Literacy: this Concentration includes a Business Administration minor and prepares students for careers in consumer services, government agencies and financial areas.

Hospitality Management: courses include Food Sanitation, Lodging Operations, Dining Room Management, and Destination Management; possible careers include hotel management, resort and club operations, food and beverage management, and conference planning.

Merchandising: with possible careers are in retail management, textile and apparel product development, department buying, and visual merchandising the Merchandising option includes courses in Fashion Buying, Fashion Distribution Systems, Interior Design, Housing, History of Costume, and Textiles.

Accreditation

Eastern Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
American Association of Schools of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)

Programme Structure

Family and Consumer Sciences: Apparel and Textiles, Financial Literacy, Hospitality, and Merchandising Option

Computer Concepts and Applications for Business
Financial Accounting
Consumer Textiles: Care and Production
Foundational Focus of Family and Consumer Sciences
Professionalism in Family and Consumer Sciences
Internship

Apparel and Textile Design Concentration

Color Management Technologies
General Chemistry
General Chemistry Laboratory
Principles of Macroeconomics
Sociology of Clothing
Historic Costume and Fashion Analysis
Fashion Distribution Systems
Clothing and Soft Goods Construction
Textiles: Color Design Production
Personal and Family Finance
Pattern Development & Design
Public Presentation Techniques
Introductory Psychology

Financial Literacy Concentration

Survey of Finance
Principles of Macroeconomics
Lifespan Human Development.
Personal Nutrition
Housing
Personal and Family Finance
Consumer Issues
Family Budgeting and Debt Management
Real Estate Fundamentals
Risk and Insurance

Hospitality Management Concentration

Practical Microbiology
Legal and Social Environment of Business
Principles of Macroeconomics
Food Selection and Preparation
Food Service Sanitation
Family and Consumer Sciences Practicum
The Hospitality Industry
Lodging Operations
Commercial Quantity Food Production
Hospitality Operations and Cost Control

Merchandising Concentration

Principles of Macroeconomics
Sociology of Clothing
Historic Costume and Fashion Analysis
Fashion Distribution Systems
Clothing and Soft Goods Construction
Textiles: Color Design Production
Personal and Family Finance
Public Presentation Techniques
Introductory Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charleston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission
Official records (transcripts or mark sheets) beginning with secondary school. Transcripts must bear the seal and signature of the appropriate school official, and be accompanied by an official English translation if necessary. A minimum grade point average of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. All transcripts become property of this University. Transfer students are strongly encouraged to submit course descriptions or syllabi as this information will greatly expedite the transfer process.
English Language Proficiency Requirement: Official TOEFL, IELTS, STEP EIKEN, Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), or iTEP Academic Plus Examination mailed directly from the respective testing service. The school code for Eastern Illinois University is 1199. Test results are valid for two years only. Required scores are listed here. Please note, conditional admission is possible for students who have not met the English requirement.
A completed International Student Financial Affidavit Form, documenting sufficient funding for the intended program of study. To see the total cost of one year of study, please see our Costs page.
Non-refundable application fee of $30.00 U.S. in the form of a check, certified check or money order made payable to Eastern Illinois University.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10830 USD / year

≈ 10830 USD / year
Out-of-State

8670 USD / year

≈ 8670 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8670 USD / year

≈ 8670 USD / year

Additional Details

Estimated Cost:

Illinois & Border States: $20,756.28
Non-Border States: $22,916.28

First-time freshmen meeting these academic requirements can also pay the current in-state tuition rate:
A minimum 26 ACT composite (1760 new SAT combined score)
A 3.50 cumulative grade point average on a 4.00 scale
First-time transfer students meeting these academic requirements can also pay the current in-state tuition rate:
A 3.50 cumulative grade point average on a 4.00 scale.
Minimum of 15 college-level credits from an accredited college or university.

Living costs

Charleston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Family and Consumer Sciences: Apparel and Textiles, Financial Literacy, Hospitality, and Merchandising Option.

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Overview

Concentrations

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Family and Consumer Sciences: Apparel and Textiles, Financial Literacy, Hospitality, and Merchandising Option

Apparel and Textile Design Concentration

Financial Literacy Concentration

Hospitality Management Concentration

Merchandising Concentration

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Charleston

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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