Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textile

Apparel, Merchandising, Design
and Textile

amdt.wsu.edu/

Admission Requirements

1. A personal statement addressing the applicant’s interest in pursuing a master of arts, anticipated career path, and specific areas of research interest.
2. Three letters of recommendation written by college level professors or advisors, or professional or personal references that address the applicant’s ability for intellectual engagement, creative thinking, attitude, and motivation.
3. Three written essays that demonstrate writing capabilities and creativity.
4. Portfolio for design emphasis may be required upon request.
5. Official transcripts.
6. All other requirements as outlined by the Graduate School.

Program Description
The master's program provides students with opportunities to pursue research and/or design scholarship with emphasis on design, merchandising, or socio-cultural and historic aspects. Understanding the relationship between designs and merchandising roles within the industry provides a strong basis to continue to a doctorate. The faculty mentors graduate students throughout the graduate study process from coursework to graduate scholarship activities. A multidisciplinary perspective is used to integrate disciplinary knowledge, scholarship, and professional practice within a business and industry context. Courses and committee members from allied disciplines provide options for augmenting theory, skills, and methodologies. These connections allow students to personalize the program to their strengths and interests. While adding multi-disciplinary expertise and understanding, the program deepens apparel, merchandising, and textile disciplinary knowledge. The learning experiences gained from this multi-disciplinary context provide a depth of background supportive to positioning apparel, merchandising and textile graduates competitively in this dynamic and expanding marketplace.

Faculty Interests and Course Information