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 master's degree program in TCS provides students with professional preparation for stimulating careers in the apparel, retail, and textile industries, as well as in education and government. Students may select either a thesis or coursework approach. The thesis master's degree provides a strong foundation for application research and/or for doctoral study. The coursework master's degree focuses on preparation for industry positions. Either approach may select an emphasis in Apparel Design & Technology, Merchandising, or Textiles.

Program Description
Programs of study for the thesis master's degree require a minimum of 33 semester hours, including six semester hours of thesis, 12 semester hours of foundational coursework in research, theory, and statistics, nine semester hours in the area of specialization, and six semester hours of supporting coursework from an appropriate field inside or outside of TCS. Final approval of the program of study rests with the student's supervisory committee. Coursework programs require a minimum of 39 graduate credits in designated coursework.

Emphases:


• M.S., Apparel Design & Technology - Students extend their knowledge of apparel design and its related technologies and conduct research on topics related to the design and production of apparel products.
  
  
• M.S., Merchandising - Students extend their knowledge of retailing and conduct research on business and consumer issues that influence the development, retail distribution, sale, use, and disposal of consumer goods.
  
  
• M.S., Textiles - Students extend their knowledge of textiles product development and conduct research on the physical/mechanical or physiological properties of textiles and their effects on the product development process and end-use performance.

Detailed course requirements for each area are available from the department.

Students without an undergraduate degree in the field will be required to take additional leveling courses designed to provide the knowledge foundation needed for success in a master’s program in TCS.

For further information, contact a department representative at tcs_gs@fsu.edu.