Baltimore City Community College: Fashion Design/ Fashion Retailing
Baltimore, Maryland
Fashion Design Program

As the only school of its kind in Maryland, Baltimore City Community College draws a diverse population from out of state, including Delaware, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, and Annapolis. The fashion program offers a career-driven curriculum. All faculty members are working professionals; students are trained in design using state-of-the-art equipment; and an industry-oriented Advisory Committee is in place to assist students in making a smooth transition from school to the work force. All of these resources, combined with exposure to the latest technological advancements in the field, make students competitive in the global design and retail market. Fashion majors have the opportunity to participate in the fashion design program’s annual trips to New York as well as European study tours in Brussels, England, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Sicily, and Spain.

What fashion related programs and degrees does Baltimore City Community College offer?
As of 2011, Baltimore City Community College offers the following degrees:
A.A.A. Fashion Design
Certificate Fashion Design
A.A.A. Fashion Retail

What’s the school’s contact information?
Baltimore City Community College
Fashion Design Program
2901 Liberty Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-462-8300
www.bccc.edu

Type of school? Public

How much is tuition?
Tuition (in-state): $1,231
(out-of-state): $2,695
Room & Board: n/a

What is the typical student profile?
Baltimore City Community College total undergraduate students: 6,953
Fashion program students: Not reported

What are the requirements to enter the program?
Program requires high school diploma.

How long does it take to complete the 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 Baltimore City Community College’s Fashion Design Fashion Retailing program have?
Faculty members: 11

What career placement services does Baltimore City Community College provide?
Although not required, students can enrich their studies by completing an internship program. Individuals may also take part in Baltimore City Community College’s yearly study tours in New York City and Europe. Students also have the opportunity to network with faculty members, all of whom are working professionals with different areas of specialization. After completing the fashion program, graduates have the option of transferring to any college of university that offers fashion design, merchandising, or a related field of concentration.

All data is as of 2011.