Graduate Program Specifics
The Program of Study and AMDT Graduate Committee should be submitted by the end of the second semester. The AMDT Graduate Committee, Department Chair, and Graduate School approve your program of study. Thesis or project work begins with the approval of the topic, committee and program of study, and continues with regular contact with a major professor who also guides interaction with master’s committee.
WSU graduate requirements include a minimum of 30 credits of which 21 credits for thesis or 26 credits for project are graded courses. The program may also include up to 10 credits of supporting coursework and no more than 6 credits of 300-400 level courses for thesis work, 9 credits for project work or a total of 10 credits for transfer work.
Timing varies per student but averages two years. Students taking background courses may take longer. Typically students complete 10-18 hours per semester.
Students accepted by WSU as prospective graduate students should indicate their interest in applying for graduate assistantships. Openings are available.
| Option | Course | Title | Hours |
Semester |
| All | AMT 215 | Textile Fundamentals | 3 |
Fall |
| All | AMT 314 | Fashion Forecasting | 3 |
Fall |
| Design | AMT 316 | Advanced Patternmaking | 3 |
Fall Spring |
| Merch | AMT 318 | Strategies in Merchandising Buying and Planning | 3 |
Fall |
| All | AMT 417 | Multicultural Perspectives on Body and Dress | 3 |
Fall Spring |
| Design | AMT 420 | History of Fashion Design | 3 |
Spring |
Required Core: 19 credits
AMT 508, 3 credit, Fall Semester
Readings in Apparel, Merchandising & Design
AMT 517, 3 credit, Spring Semester
Apparel Merchandising Analysis
AMT 518, 3 credit, Fall Semester
Critical Perspectives on Appearance
AMT 519, 3 credit, Spring Semester
Research Methods
AMT 520, 3 credit, Spring Semester
Readings in Apparel Merchandising & Textiles
ED PSY 508, 4 credit, Every Semester
Educational Statistics
Complete Master’s Scholarship: 5 credits minimum
*AMT 700 Master’s Research, Thesis, and/or Examination or
*AMT 702 Master’s Special Problems, Directed Study and/or Examination
Select 2-7 additional credits to reach minimum total of 21 (thesis) or 26 (project) graded credits and cumulative total of 30 credits.
AMT 512, 3 credit, Every Semester
Apparel Product Development
AMT 598, 1-3 credit, Every semester
Topics In Apparel and Textiles
AMT 528, 1-6 credits, Variable
International Experience in Apparel/Textiles
AMT 596, 3 credits, Fall & Spring Semester
Advanced Instructional Practicum
AMT 600, 3 credit, Every Semester
Special Projects or Independent Study
*Washington State University supports both the master’s thesis option and master’s project option. Please refer to graduate school regulations when choosing an option. Anyone considering additional graduate study as in a doctoral degree, is expected to select the thesis option.
Positions Held by Recent Graduates
- Instructor
Oregon State University - Assistant Retail Buyer
Cold Water Creek - Product Development Manager
Native American Culture - Quality Control Director
Nordstrom - Accessory Designer
Sara Truitt Textiles - Designer
Nordstrom - Product Engineer
Nordstrom - Assistant Fashion Designer
Woman's Wear, NY - Apparel Buyer
Tokyo, Japan - Department Manager
Nordstrom - Market Analyst
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Graduate Assistantship
For more information or openings for graduate assistantship in AMDT, contact Tina Eads at teads@wsu.edu.
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