M.A. in Family and Consumer Sciences — Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design

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• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last two years of undergraduate work. Students with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 may establish eligibility for regular admission to WMU by completing 6 credit hours of approved graduate-level courses toward their M.A. with a grade of “B” or better in the first two graduate courses taken.  
• Students with a bachelor’s degree in another field may be required to take additional undergraduate courses to qualify for entrance into this track.  
• An essay statement describes how experience(s) have shaped career goals and motivation to pursue a graduate degree, and how the Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design program will advance these career goals. 
• A resume indicating previous education experiences and listing positions held with relevant professional work, volunteer, and internship experience. 
• Recommendation letters from three persons able to comment on the applicant’s potential for success in the graduate program.

Our graduates find success in a wide variety of industry and educational sectors, including as college instructors, marketing executives, brand and quality managers, product developers and international trade association representatives. Graduates have also used their studies as preparation for entry to a doctor of philosophy degree program.

Courses focus on developing advanced competencies necessary for success in the fashion business or education environment. 

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FCS 6220: Practicum in Family and Consumer Sciences (two to six credits)

This practicum gives master's level students an opportunity to apply knowledge and information acquired in the family and consumer sciences academic setting and further develop and refine professional skills with the guidance and assistance of professionals currently working in the field. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A. in Family and Consumer Sciences. To plan a practicum, contact Dr. Karen Blaisure.

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