AMDT's program is designed to teach:
- Knowledge of textile and apparel industry issues and practices. Students are introduced to the history of the textile and apparel complex, the role of the complex in the national and international economy, and problems facing the industry.
- Understanding of the societal, psychological, and cultural factors that influence consumer response to apparel and textile products.
- Applied Skills. Students are provided opportunities to learn and practice methods and skills required for developing consumer products, merchandising of those products, and analysis of uses and responses to textile and apparel products by consumers.
- Analytical, Evaluative and Communication Skills. Students develop skills necessary to succeed in today's work environment including critical thinking and problem solving skills; ability to work within a team framework; advanced verbal, written and visual communication skills; and leadership skills.
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Other Information:
- The textile and apparel industry is global, massive and multi-faceted.
- Opportunities for exciting and challenging careers are virtually unlimited for students with a degree in Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles.
- Graduates from this program are prepared for careers into the textile and apparel industry through coursework designed to develop both personal and professional skills.