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Bachelor of Arts

What We Offer

Largest and most comprehensive 4-year apparel and textile
program in Pacific Northwest
Nationally and internationally recognized faculty
State-of-the-art classrooms and Computer lab
Fully equipped apparel design studios
Visual merchandising studio
Photo studio
Apparel tech and digital lab
Textile teaching and research lab
Internship opportunities
Opportunities to industry study tours
Opportunities to study abroad

Choose your Major

We offer majors in Apparel Design or Merchandising. Each option includes the program’s core courses. You can individualize your expertise by exploring minors and supporting work in business administration, marketing, international business, entrepreneurship, communication or fine arts.

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amdt@wsu.edu
509-335-3823

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Merchandising student Marina Wilson sewing outfit.

Apparel Design Option

With this major, you will focus on the process of apparel design, from concept to the end user. Courses cover aesthetics, illustration, computer-aided design, pattern making, draping, sewing, fit, and product assembly. You’ll have an opportunity to create a design collection and showcase your work at the Annual AMDT Fashion Show during the WSU family weekend in Spring.

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Merchandising Option

With this major, you will learn the process for forecasting, planning, buying, and selling of merchandise in either manufacturing, trade or retail organizations. You will gain understanding in all aspects of the industry. Course work explores fashion forecasting, product development, visual merchandising, merchandising strategies, consumer behavior, planning and buying strategies, marketing, retail management, and international business.

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