Undergraduate Programs
Textiles, Merchandising & Apparel Minor
The minor in Textiles, Merchandising and Apparel (TMA) is available for students interested in studying an overview of the textile and apparel industry. Required courses form a foundation for understanding textiles and apparel. Upper level courses allow students to select a focus on the historical or business aspects of apparel.
Students majoring in Agricultural Economics, Art, Business, Entrepreneurship, Human Sciences, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, and Theater can enhance their area of study by completing the TAM minor.
To graduate with a TMA minor, student must complete a total of 19 credit hours from a specified list of courses. Students must have a 2.0 GPA in the courses used to satisfy the minor and must comply with all pre-requisites for TAM classes. The TMA minor is not available to students majoring in Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising.
Required Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TAM 2040 | Textile Science | 3 credit hours |
| TAM 2041 | Textile Science Laboratory |
1 credit hour |
| TAM 2045 | The Fashion Industry |
3 credit hours |
| TAM 3022 | Apparel Quality Analysis |
3 credit hours |
| TAM 3032 | Textile & Apparel Product Development |
3 credit hours |
|
13 required credit hours |
And
Two of the following:
| 6 additional credit hours | ||
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
TAM 3030 |
Field Study in Textiles, Apparel & Retailing | 3 credit hours |
|
TAM 4041 |
History of Textiles | 3 credit hours |
|
TAM 4043 |
Advanced Textiles | 3 credit hours |
|
TAM 4044 |
Global Textiles & Apparel Economics | 3 credit hours |
|
TAM 4070 |
Entrepreneurship in TAM | 3 credit hours |
|
TAM 4071 |
History of Dress & Adornment Prior to 1800 | 3 credit hours |
|
TAM 4072 |
History of Dress & Adornment After 1800 | 3 credit hours |
Total Hours Required for Minor: 19 Credit Hours