University of Georgia, Department of Textiles, Merchandising, & Interiors Fashion Programs Profile

University of Georgia: Fashion Merchandising/Global Soft Goods Emphasis/ Furnishings and Interiors.
Athens, Georgia
Department of Textiles, Merchandising, & Interiors

The fashion program at University of Georgia offers a diverse curriculum that takes a
comprehensive approach to fashion merchandising and interior design, including residential
kitchen and bath design. Students pursuing the merchandising program with a global soft goods
emphasis are trained in global sourcing, logistics, and production. Fashion majors have the
opportunity to take courses that challenge them to create historic apparel and assist in the
production of textile exhibits on and off campus.

What fashion related programs and degrees does University of Georgia offer?
As of 2011, University of Georgia offers the following degrees:
B.S. Fashion Merchandising/ Global Soft Goods Emphasis
B.S. Furnishings and Interiors

What’s the school’s contact information?
University of Georgia
Department of Textiles, Merchandising, & Interiors
School of Family & Consumer Sciences, Dawson Hall
Athens, GA 30602
Phone: 706-542-7861
www.fcs.uga.edu

Type of school? Public

How much is tuition?
Tuition: Varies
Room & Board: Not reported

What is the typical student profile?
University of Georgia total undergraduate students: 25,000
Fashion program students: 316

What are the requirements to enter program?
Fashion Merchandising program requires entry as a freshman.

How long does it take to complete program?
It usually takes four years to complete a B.S. degree, two years to complete a M.S. degree and
two or more years to complete a Ph D program.

How many faculty members does University of Georgia’s Fashion Merchandising/ Global Soft Goods Emphasis/ Furnishings and Interiors program have?
Faculty members: 15

What career placement services does University of Georgia provide?
Although not required, fashion students may gain real world experience in fashion
merchandising and interior design industries by participating in an internship program.
Typically, interns are placed at major national retail chains. University of Georgia also offers
fashion merchandising and interior design majors the option of studying abroad through
faculty-led trips to China, Ghana, Japan, and London.

All data is as of 2011.