Apparel Industry Sustainability, Certificate of Specialization
Banner Code: 1_CE_AIS
Not Financial Aid Eligible
This program focuses on sustainability in the apparel industry including, the study of responsible business, with a focus on environmental sustainability, responsible decision making, social impacts, corporate social responsibility, regulatory compliance, certifications, and other emerging technologies. Students will examine current topics, concepts, trends, and rules that are driving the sustainability and responsible business movement and will develop the skills to compete in the global fashion industry. Completion of the Apparel Industry Sustainability certificate program prepares students for careers in the fashion industry and in related businesses.
Program Outcome
The outcome of the program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as a competent professional in the fields of sustainable apparel design, merchandising, compliance, product development, production, sales and marketing and meet the needs of the local fashion industry.
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FASH A190 | Apparel Industry Sustainability: The Environment, Ethical Business Practices & the Law | 3 |
| FASH A191 | Sustainability & Responsibility in Fashion Design, Manufacturing and Branding | 3 |
| FASH A192 | Research and Development for Apparel Industry Sustainability | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| FASH A190 | Apparel Industry Sustainability: The Environment, Ethical Business Practices & the Law | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FASH A191 | Sustainability & Responsibility in Fashion Design, Manufacturing and Branding | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Summer | ||
| FASH A192 | Research and Development for Apparel Industry Sustainability | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Total Units | 9 | |