1993-1994 Undergraduate Catalog
College of Human Resources
Textiles, Design and Consumer Economics Introduction

The Department of Textiles, Design and Consumer Economics offers
programs in fashion merchandising, apparel design, textiles, and
consumer economics for business or government. The Textiles and
Clothing: Merchandising major emphasizes the business aspects of
buying and selling textile and apparel products, including retail
management and fashion promotion. Textile Science addresses the
fundamental connections between the structure of textile products
(from fibers to finishes) and their end-use properties. Students in
Apparel Design learn to apply creative design to aesthetic endeavors
as well as functional problems. The Consumer Economics program equips
students with the skills to analyze and evaluate the impact of
economic, social and political factors on consumer decisions and to
study the consumer policies of business and government.
  Generally a 2.25 minimum overall grade point average is required
for internal transfers. In most cases, applications are evaluated in a
rolling basis. However, there may be some enrollment limitations in
certain majors. Students interested in transferring into the
department are advised to contact the Department office regarding
selection policies.