Iowa State University: Merchandising/ Creative Design/ Technical Design/ Product Development/ Production and Sourcing Management
Ames, Iowa
Apparel, Educational Studies, & Hospitality Department

Iowa State’s apparel, merchandising, and design program consolidates several aspects of fashion design and related fields in order to give students a comprehensive understanding of the industry. Students are required to take breadth courses in dress and diversity, textiles, computer applications, aesthetics, merchandising, manufacturing, global issues, and internship. Fashion majors can participate in a number of field study programs in NY, LA, Chicago, or Mexico. Design majors have the opportunity to combine the fashion program’s integrative core curriculum with a concentrated area of study.