California State University, Long Beach: Family & Consumer Sciences Fashion Merchandising & Design/ Textiles & Clothing
Long Beach, California
Department of Family & Consumer Sciences

The fashion merchandising and design program at California State University, Long Beach holds a fashion show each spring showcasing over two hundred student designs. To provide students with an opportunity to learn about the fashion industry outside of the classroom, the fashion merchandising and design program offers fashion tours of New York in January and a tour of Europe during the summer.

What fashion related programs and degrees does California State University, Long Beach offer?
As of 2011, California State University, Long Beach offers the following degrees:
B.A. Family & Consumer Sciences Fashion Merchandising & Design
B.A. Family & Consumer Sciences Textiles and Clothing

What’s the school’s contact information?
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
Phone: 562-985-4404
www.csulb/colleges

Type of school? Public

How much is tuition?
Tuition: $3,392
Room & Board: Varies

What is the typical student profile?
California State University, Long Beach total undergraduate students: 35,000
Fashion program students: 600

What are the requirements to enter program?
Not reported

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 California State University, Long Beach’s Fashion Merchandising & Design/ Textiles & Clothing program have?
Faculty members: 10

What career placement services does California State University, Long Beach provide?
All students in Fashion Merchandising & Design, and in the Textiles & Clothing program, are required to successfully complete an internship by their Senior year. Interns are usually placed at design companies in LA as well as surf companies in Orange County.