Due to the economic downturn, TCS will be using this opportunity to revamp our graduate programs. To facilitate this, graduate admissions are suspended until further notice.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Human Sciences with specialization in Textiles and Consumer Sciences is designed to prepare students for careers in university research and teaching, as well as for research positions in business and industry. This degree is a research degree granted only to students who:

• master a definite field of knowledge, as well as the potential and opportunity for future advances;


• demonstrate original and independent scholarly investigation or creative work in their fields; and


• can integrate their selected fields of specialization with the larger domains of knowledge and understanding.

Doctoral students may choose an emphasis in Apparel Design, Retail Merchandising, or Textile Product Development. The program of studies for each doctoral student is planned in consultation with the major professor and supervisory committee, following departmental guidelines. This system of guidance ensures that the student will have appropriate exposure and depth in the selected area of emphasis, in theory, in statistics and research methodology, and in a support field. A supervised teaching experience is also included in the program of studies.

Doctoral students must successfully:

• complete all coursework in the program of studies (3.0 GPA or better);
• pass the written and oral preliminary exam (necessary for formal admittance to candidacy);
• submit and obtain approval of a research prospectus; and
• write and successfully defend a doctoral dissertation (at least 24 credit hours).

For further information, contact a department representative at