BSc in Human Ecology - Fashion and Retail Studies in Columbus United States | Ohio State University

The consumer sciences programs offer students distinctive career paths in industries delivering goods and services, from financial advisors to retail or wholesale merchandisers to hospitality management professionals. These programs cover product and service expertise, examining both the producers and distributors as well as the end-users, following the entire journey from creation to purchase. The department's curriculum prioritizes improving quality of life for consumers, individuals, and families. As a fashion and retail studies major, you'll gain skills to oversee and market apparel, textiles, cosmetics, and accessories destined for global production and sale. The hands-on curriculum also mandates an internship or fieldwork experience, typically completed during junior or senior year.