Associate of Science in Fashion Merchandising and Design (AS)

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the field of Fashion Merchandising and Design through the study of garment production and distribution to retail stores at an advanced level. Students will learn factors that influence fashion forecasting and identify target markets for current fashion trends. Students will acquire skills in identifying clothing sizes, price ranges, and style classification for women, men and children.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment in the following fields: retail supervisor, buyer or sales representative, store manager, visual manager, retail fashion coordinator, fashion stylist, and display specialist.

Note

This degree is not designed for transfer; however, the courses included in this degree may be transferable and apply to other degrees designed for transfer.

Program Outcomes

• Identify and appraise a variety of career paths within the fashion industry.
• Identify and apply visual merchandising principles, tools and methods to create an effective visual store layout.
• Evaluate different fabrics and fibers with respect to their application and end use.
• Have a basic knowledge of garment construction.

The Associate Degree requirements include completion of the:

1. Required major courses and restricted elective courses with a "C" or better grade in each course (required and restricted elective courses may be substituted with the approval of the Division Chair),
2. General Education requirements,
3. Subject requirements including PE, Health & Wellness, and American Institutions, and
4. A minimum of 60 units of degree applicable courses numbered 1-299, at least 12 of which must be taken in residence at College of the Sequoias, with a "C" (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).