Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design and Merchandising - Textiles

The Fashion Design and Merchandising program offers an analytical study of concepts and their application related to the design, production and merchandising of textiles and apparel. Basic knowledge from the physical and social sciences, technology, aesthetics and business is applied to the principles of the design, production, manufacturing and merchandising of textiles, apparel and accessories. Graduates enter a wide spectrum of careers in such positions as a fashion designer, fashion buyer, fashion merchandiser, fashion stylist, product developer, quality assurance coordinator/manager, technical fashion designer, production manager, textile designer, material developer, showroom manager, retail manager/owner, fashion journalist, sales representative/executive, museum curator, creative director, inventory planner and costume designer.

The Textiles Option offers fundamental knowledge of structures, properties, performance, dyeing, printing, finishes, and testing in apparel, home, and technical textiles. Students will learn how to create, improve, and deliver textile products to consumers through scientific and technical methods in applied research.

Official transcripts.
You will be required to submit all official secondary-school records. This includes certificates, examination grades, degrees or diplomas in original language of issue. You must also include official verification of high school completion.
Official English translations of all academic records including certificates, degrees or diplomas.
You will be considered for admission to CSUN as an international freshman if you meet the following requirements:
You have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale or an average of B grades on an A - F letter grading scale. (CSUN will convert your international GPA when you apply for admission.)
You have met our English language requirement:
Duolingo English Test - 95
IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL Internet Based score - 61, TOEFL Paper-based score - 500