Masters of Science Programs
- The M.S. Program
- Admission Requirements
- The Department
- Faculty
- Facilities
- Industry Connections
- Positions Held by UGA M.S. Graduates
- Points of Pride
- Financial Assistance
- Scholarships
- The University
- For More Information...
The Program
Students may pursue a Master of Science in Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors with specializations in Textile Science, Historic
Costume and Textiles, and Merchandising/International Trade. Students conduct scholarly research and develop
skills needed in industry, business, government, and academia. The MS program offers flexibility in selecting coursework that enables a student to meet a variety of career goals. Interdisciplinary research may be pursued in business, management, retailing and consumer economics; chemical and physical sciences; and engineering. All MS students complete a master's thesis. Recent graduates from our M.S. program hold a variety of positions in industry and academia.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program is competitive and is based on the evaluation of transcripts,
GRE scores, GPA, letters of recommendation and the applicant's area of research
interest. The general requirements for admission to the program are a minimum
score of 900 (400 verbal and 500 quantitative) on the Graduate Record Exam
(GRE) and an undergraduate/graduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. International
students must score a minimum of 600 on the TOEFL. Three letters of recommendation and a statement of future goals are also required.
The application is available through the University of Georgia Graduate School. Admission procedures can be found at the Graduate School website.
There are 13 faculty members in the department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors with graduate faculty status and 3 adjunct faculty. Textile science faculty offer expertise in dyeing theory and applications, color science, enzymatic treatment of textiles, polymers, analytical chemistry, infrared spectroscopy, degradability of polymer products, finishing theory and application, medical textiles and product design and development, quality and statistical analysis, and environmental chemistry. Faculty in merchandising/international trade possess expertise in retailing and trade within the global economy, clothing and human behavior, consumer behavior and the functioning of the textile and apparel supply chain. Historic costume faculty specializes in 19th century American dress and African-American dress, history of apparel and textiles, costume preservation and museum procedures and socio-psychological functions of dress.
Facilities
Textile science laboratories are fully equipped, including a physical testing lab with all major textile testing instruments, and a microscopy lab. Chemical, optical, chromatography and analytical laboratories contain FTIR, Raman, near and mid-IR, GC, HPLC, pyrolysis and thermal analysis equipment, spectrocolorimeters, Ahiba Mathis dyeing machine, computer controlled curing oven, and spectrophotometers. A separate pilot-scale laboratory contains wet processing equipment. Working relationships with Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biological Engineering, the Center for Advanced Ultrastructural Research and other departments allow accessibility to additional equipment such as high resolution NMR, mass spectrometry, and electron microanalysis. The department is home to a collection of Historic Costume and Textile Collection with over 1500 garments, accessories and textiles which date from 1800 to 1980. Students have access to state-of-the -art computer laboratories throughout the department and the college.
Industry Connections
Faculty are currently involved in funded research and consulting with more
than thirty companies. These include chemical, fiber, textile and apparel
manufacturers. Students play an active part in these projects.
Financial Assistance
Graduate assistantships provide financial assistance to students while allowing
them to work closely with one or more faculty members on specific research
or teaching assignments. Assistantships are funded by the College or through
research grants received by the department or individual faculty. The department
may also nominate a limited number of highly qualified students for university-wide
assistantships. Assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis and are generally awarded on a 9-month, academic year basis. Graduate
Assistantships in the TMI department are generally one-third time assistantships,
requiring 13 hours of work per week during each semester. Master's students
may hold assistantships for no more than two academic years, since the Master's
degree is designed to be completed within two years.
Full tuition is waived for graduate students holding assistantships but some fees must be paid by the student.
Scholarships through the college are available on a competitive basis.
The College of Family and Consumer Sciences, of which the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors is a part, includes three other departments: Child and Family Development, Foods and Nutrition, and Housing and Consumer Economics. One of the best computer centers at the University of Georgia is maintained in the College and makes the latest computer technology available to students. The Boyd Graduate Study Research Center houses the Graduate School and the Science Library, one of the most highly ranked research libraries in the South.
The University
The University of Georgia is located in Athens,
Georgia, a community with an urban area population of approximately 110,000.
The University is situated about 85 miles southwest of Springer Mountain, the beginning of the Appalachian Trail, and is easily accessible
by major highways. The Apparel Mart, and other major textile and apparel facilities
are within an hour's drive. The University of Georgia is the flagship campus
of the state's University System which is comprised of 35 institutions, including
other major universities such as the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia
State University in Atlanta.
The University of Georgia has 2,950 faculty in 14 colleges and schools with 25,000 undergraduate students and 8500 graduate students. The main campus, located on the edge of downtown Athens, covers 615 acres in Athens-Clarke County. Athens has a distinct blend of southern tradition and contemporary entertainment with a restored downtown, historic district and a world renowed music scene.
Chartered in 1785, The University of Georgia is the nation's oldest Land-Grant State University with a rich tradition of excellence in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The National Science Foundation, the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education and other surveys have ranked the University of Georgia as one of the top 50 research instiitutions in the United States. The University has over $230 million in annual research funding and strongly supports interdisciplinary research.
The University offers a variety of athletic, recreational and cultural activities for students and faculty. Students may choose from a large selection of recreational activities, including intramural sports, and cultural activities. The Georgia Museum of Art and the Hugh Hodson School of Music offer musical events and renowed art exhibits. The Georgia Center for Continuing Education offers workshops to students and the public. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is located two miles south of the main campus and is a 293-acre forest offering walking trails, horticultural exhibits and educational programs. The 425,000-square foot Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities Center is the largest campus-based center of its kind in the country.
For Further Information...
Contact:
Diane Kesler , Office Manager
Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors
321 Dawson Hall
Phone: (706) 542-4888; Fax: (706) 542-0410
email: dkesler@fcs.uga.eduDr. Patricia Hunt-Hurst , Graduate Coordinator
Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-3622
Phone: (706) 542-4888 Fax: (706) 542-0410
email: phunt@fcs.uga.edu
