Graduate Students

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Graduate Studies

Washington State University offers a dynamic Master of Science Program in Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles that provides students with opportunities to pursue research through the completion of a thesis or a thesis project.

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Graduate Program Specifics

WSU graduate requirements include a minimum of 30 credits of which 24 credits for thesis or 26 credits for project are graded courses. Timing varies per student but averages two years. Students taking background courses may take longer.

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How to Apply

Applying to a graduate program is a competitive process, and will require various steps to be accepted. Applicants should be able to prepare all the necessary parts for their application, and when accepted, should express interest in assistantship on campus.

AMDT Graduate Handbook (pdf)