This degree prepares students for the field of merchandising. Core topics include textiles, trends, retail math, visual merchandising, buying, merchandising procedures, entrepreneurship and promotion.
Select an academic minor with the guidance of an advisor. The minor must contain at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours.
General Electives
The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree.
Degree Total Hours: 120
Grade Requirements
A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302)
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field
The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.
Texas Success Initiative Program
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information bulletin page.
Degree Map
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.