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The Department of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design encompasses disciplines that study the interaction of humans and their environment. To learn more about the focus of the department, read our common purpose statement. We offer the following academic programs:
- Bachelor of science in apparel and textiles (apparel design or apparel marketing specializations)
- Bachelor of science in interior design
- Master of science in apparel and textiles
- Master of science in apparel and textiles, with a specialization in merchandising (via distance education only)
- Ph.D. in human ecology with specialization in apparel and textiles
The Department promotes success among its faculty, students and alumni through high standards and expectations:
- Our programs share a common responsibility to teach within a human ecological framework and to give considerable attention to environmental ethics and social responsibility within the disciplines and professions we represent.
- Our faculty members share a commitment to excellence in scholarship in its many diverse forms including discovery, integration, application, and teaching.
- Our students in all programs are encouraged to become active learners and take advantage of diverse learning experiences including internships, study abroad, field trips, and study tours.
These high standards have resulted in our programs receiving high national rankings, our students and faculty winning numerous national awards, and our graduates earning top positions in national companies across the globe.