Curriculum Structure
CORE COURSES
| CORE COURSES | CREDITS | TERM OFFERED |
|---|---|---|
|
THE FASHION INDUSTRY: A UNIFYING LENS |
3 Credits | Fall |
|
FORMS OF INQUIRY IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY |
3 Credits | Spring |
|
FASHION INDUSTRY PRACTICUM |
3 Credits | Summer |
|
ADVANCED FASHION INDUSTRY PRACTICE |
3 Credits | Fall |
|
THESIS 11 |
6 Credits |
Spring/Summer/Fall |
1 To earn the M.F.I.S. degree, each student must complete a written thesis on an innovative and pragmatic research-based solution for the fashion industry. You will also need to create a visual representation of your solution/research. A committee of faculty must approve the thesis, and you will need feedback from an industry partner.
ELECTIVE COURSES
| ELECTIVES | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| Fashion electives | 3 Credits each, total of 9 credits required |
| Cognate area elective |
3 Credits |
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- The course includes a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours.
- You’ll need to complete 24 credit hours of graded graduate coursework and a minimum of 6 credit hours of thesis.
- If you don’t have a fashion background, we may ask you to complete foundational coursework. This would include the following courses:
