We prepare students for dynamic careers in retail, residential design, and the manufacturing industry. Our expertise spans merchandising and residential design as well as polymer, fiber, and textile science. Through a wide range of experiential learning opportunities—including internships, education abroad, research, and service learning—students gain hands-on experience that connects classroom knowledge to real-world applications.
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
- M.S. In Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors
- International Merchandising and Interiors (IM); Polymer, Fiber, and Textile Sciences (PFTS)
- Ph.D. in Polymer, Fiber, and Textile Sciences
- Concentration: International Merchandising (IM); Polymer, Fiber, and Textile Sciences (PFTS)
TMI Internships
Get a leg up on all the latest trends and designs. Intern with retailers, manufacturers, showrooms, design houses, and fashion magazines locally, across the U.S. and abroad. Internships often lead to professional careers within companies that students have interned with.
Experiential Learning
Acquire skills and knowledge beyond the classroom through experiential learning. Service-learning, field trips, and hands-on class projects connect you with the community and industry professionals, enriching your educational experience and preparing you for real-world careers.
Education Abroad
Stand out to future employers through our immersive global and domestic learning experiences. Students can participate in education abroad programs in Italy (Cortona), Ghana (with Social Work), Peru, and FACS London, which includes an internship opportunity. We also offer domestic study tours to New York and Washington D.C., providing valuable industry exposure in one of the world’s leading fashion and design hubs.
Entrepreneurship
Our Entrepreneurship Certificate equips you with hands-on experience and direct access to real start-ups.