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The Apparel Design and Merchandising minor offers students a dynamic exploration into the world of fashion. This minor is ideal for students majoring in fields such as business, art, design, communication, or any discipline with an interest in fashion.
Note: This minor is not available to students majoring in Apparel Design and Merchandising.
When you choose this comprehensive fashion program, you’ll gain critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and industry expertise — highly valued skills in apparel design, merchandising, and textile careers.
Career opportunities
The Apparel Design and Marketing minor is designed to complement a primary major, providing industry-specific knowledge and creative insight that broaden career possibilities. Students gain an understanding of the fast-paced, global fashion industry and how design, merchandising, and product development intersect.
This minor strengthens preparation for careers in retail, branding, product development, and related consumer industries, while also supporting entrepreneurial pursuits and graduate study.
Entering the Apparel Design and Merchandising Minor
You may enter the Apparel Design minor during your first quarter at SPU. Entrance after your first quarter requires only good academic standing (2.0 or higher SPU cumulative GPA). Consult the
for complete information on how and when to enter and what you must do to complete the program.