Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Family and Consumer Sciences - Fashion Design and Merchandising in Normal United States | Illinois State University
Illinois State University
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Normal United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,592
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences provides both Master of Science and Master of Arts degrees in Family and Consumer Sciences, featuring a specialization in Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM). This program track caters to professionals pursuing advanced education in this discipline. It's particularly suitable for those aiming for careers in fashion design and merchandising with relevant academic backgrounds in fields like business (particularly marketing), public relations, art, and design. Graduate students in Family and Consumer Sciences focusing on FDM can select from seventeen available courses to incorporate into their degree plan. These courses fall under two main focus areas: Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Product Design and Production.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A student applying to a master's program must:
have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions. International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT, the minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5 band. Toefl 550 on the paper-based test A student applying to this program must:
have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a graduate program.
upload a statement of goals for seeking the degree
submit names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application
have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions. International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT, the minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5 band. Toefl 550 on the paper-based test A student applying to this program must:
have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a graduate program.
upload a statement of goals for seeking the degree
submit names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application
Tuition
USD
17,592