Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Merchandising: Concentration in Merchandising Roadmap
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 58
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ADM 265 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry (Major Core) | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis (Major Core, GE 4) | 3 |
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 1 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ID 240 | Color and Design (Major Core, GE 3A) | 3 |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 2 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ADM 260 | Textiles (Major Core, GE 5A) | 3 |
| ISYS 263 | Introduction to Information Systems (Major Core, GE 4, GP) | 3 |
| Major Electives (9 Units Total) - Take One 3 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3B: Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences with USH | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ADM 262 | Fashion Illustration (Major Core) | 3 |
| PSY 200 | General Psychology (Major Core, GE 4) | 3 |
| Major Electives (9 Units Total) - Take One 3 | 3 | |
| GE Areas 5B + 5C: Biological Science and Laboratory | 4 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ADM 360GW | Fashion, Clothing, and Society - GWAR (Major Core) | 3 |
| Major Electives (9 Units Total) - Take One 3 | 3 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| ADM 365 | Textile Laboratory (Major Core) | 1 |
| ADM 369 | Fashion Merchandising and Buying (Major Concentration) | 3 |
| ADM 466 | Computer Applications in the Clothing and Textile Industries (Major Concentration) | 3 |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 4 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| ADM 561 | Culture and Historical Costume (Major Core) | 3 |
| ADM 566 | Fashion and the Consumer (Major Concentration) | 3 |
| ADM 665 | Product Development for Apparel (Major Core) | 3 |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| ADM 560 | Supply Chain Management in the Textile and Apparel World Marketplace (Major Core, GP) | 3 |
| ADM 569 | Visual Merchandising and Promotion (Major Concentration) | 3 |
| FCS 600 | Professional Development (Major Core) 4 | 3 |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Major Electives (9 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 4
FCS 600 serves as the major’s capstone experience.