Overview

Students explore human behavior, social problems, and environmental concerns, interpreting influences and outcomes through apparel design and merchandising. Learn more with this program in Apparel Design and Merchandising-Concentration in Design from San Francisco State University. Two concentrations are offered: Design and Merchandising.

Students will understand and apply knowledge about the roles and functions of various industry sectors in which textiles and sewn products are developed, produced, marketed, sold, and consumed, including design, construction, sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, and merchandising processes. A common core of classes enables students to develop a socially conscious approach to work in the textile and apparel industry and basic knowledge of the field, including career opportunities, terminology, and professional practices as applied to the industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will understand and apply knowledge about the roles and functions of various industry sectors in which sewn products are developed, produced, marketed, sold, and consumed, including design, construction, sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, and merchandising processes. Industry

Students will apply theories and research on appearance and behavior, across the lifespan and in diverse communities. (Human Behavior)

Students will analyze aesthetic expression of dress in relation to historical, socio-cultural, and ecological factors and their relationship to quality of life. (Aesthetics)

Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate issues of social responsibility and ethical behavior with local and global apparel and textile industries as they relate to historical and current issues. (Historical, Local & Global Issues)

Students will research, identify, and interpret the needs and wants of consumers and how industry processes are applied to plan, develop, produce, communicate, and sell product. (Industry-Consumer)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Textiles

Fashion, Clothing, and Society- GWAR

Textile Laboratory

Supply Chain Management in the Textile and Apparel

World Marketplace

Culture and Historical Costume

Product Development for Apparel

Professional Development

Color and Design

General Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Complete and submit the CSU Application

Students will be required to submit official, original or certified/attested copies of all original academic documents in the original language of issue

Applicants who are presently attending a college or university in the United States must, in addition to their international records, submit official transcripts of all work completed and in progress.

Applicants must be qualified to enter a university in their home country and have a good scholastic record from an accredited/recognized school.

All applicants for admission to the University must pay a $55.00 application fee.

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8256 USD / year

≈ 8256 USD / year
Out-of-State

8256 USD / year

≈ 8256 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8256 USD / year

≈ 8256 USD / year

Additional Details

Out-of-State and International students must pay $444.00 PER UNIT in addition to the tuition fees

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

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

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