College of Health & Social Science
The Apparel Design & Apparel Merchandising offers two concentrations, one in Design and one in Merchandising to prepare students for careers in the Apparel and closely related industries. In both concentrations students explore human behavior, social problems and environmental concerns, interpreting influences and outcomes for the globally interdependent apparel industry.
Scholarships: Rabolt, Lewenstein
Student organization: Fashion Network Association (FNA)
Access the list of the major requirements to better understand the structure of the major.
The roadmap puts all of your graduation requirements into an easy to follow semester by semester plan so you know what to take to stay on track. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, you'll be able to find a roadmap that best fits you.
Besides your major requirements, students must complete their GE and University requirements. Be sure to make sure you've completed all of these requirements for graduation.
To learn more about this major, check out the major department’s website below. You can also find out how you can access their faculty advisors who can assist you not just with course choices, but also answer questions about the field and discuss your career plans.
Family, Interiors, Nutrition, & Apparel Department
Burk Hall, Room 329
Phone: (415) 338-1219
Email: FINA@sfsu.edu
Website: https://fina.sfsu.edu/
Chair: Gus Vouchilas
Freshmen Student Advising Information
After choosing “Basic Subjects” GE courses in Steps 1-3 of your Orientation process (if you haven’t done so, log onto your Orientation Profile page to follow the “Pre-Orientation Advising Module”), STEP 4 Choosing Major Classes will show you if there are any classes you can take to satisfy major requirements for your first and/or second semester.
Once you have determined your Roadmap above, review the first section below and write down any course recommendations based on your corresponding major roadmap on your Freshmen Class Planner worksheet.
ADM 260
ID 240
PSY 200
ECON 101
ECON 102
A score of 3 or better on AP Studio Art: Drawing can count towards a lower division college-level drawing requirement (3 Units).
Students earning a Bachelor of Science degree are equipped to engage in a diverse category of jobs within the apparel industry from product development and sourcing to styling and merchandising.
Transfer Student Advising Information
Please see the box above labeled “Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements” for information on what courses to take in your first semester at SF State. View our Frequently Asked Questions for Transfers for helpful tips and additional information.