Fashion Merchandising, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_FSMC
Control Number: 08659
Financial Aid Eligible
Completion of the Fashion Merchandising Certificate programs prepares students for careers in the fashion industry and in related businesses.
Students are encouraged to complete the Associate degree.
Complete the Fashion Certificates of Achievement and the Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Note: This AS degree may require 67 units for completion, depending on course selection in the major.
Program Outcome
The outcome of the program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as a professional and competent fashion merchandiser in the fields of retail management, retail buying, special events and promotions, visual merchandising, styling, fashion marketing, and public relations.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DVP A180 | Introduction to Display and Visual Presentation | 3 |
| FASH A110 | Applied Textiles and Design | 3 |
| FASH A115 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FASH A116 | Fashion Styling | 3 |
| FASH A118 | Trend Forecasting | 3 |
| FASH A120 | History of Fashion | 1.5 |
| FASH A121 | Street Style | 1.5 |
| FASH A145 | Fashion Reporting and Analysis | 2 |
| FASH A170 | Clothing Design and Selection | 3 |
| FASH A175 | Applied Color and Design Theory | 3 |
| FASH A177 | Fashion Merchandising Concepts | 3 |
| FASH A181 | Fashion Internship | 2 |
| FASH A182 | Professional Practices | 2 |
| FASH A190 | Apparel Industry Sustainability: The Environment, Ethical Business Practices & the Law | 3 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A225 | Media, Events, and Promotions | 3 |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 | 3 |
| MKTG A110 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| or MKTG A200 | Retail E-Commerce Management | |
| MKTG A220 | Retail Buying | 3 |
| Total Units | 49 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Minimum Program Major Units | 49 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Total Degree Units | 61 |
Fashion Merchandising Suggested Electives
BUS A118 Introduction to International Business or BUS A118H Introduction to International Business Honors
BUS A239 Professional Communication or MGMT A239 Professional Communication
CIS A132 Business Multimedia and Graphics
DMAD A181 Introduction to Computer Graphics
MKTG A142 Direct Marketing
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| FASH A110 | Applied Textiles and Design | 3 |
| FASH A115 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FASH A120 | History of Fashion | 1.5 |
| FASH A121 | Street Style | 1.5 |
| FASH A175 | Applied Color and Design Theory | 3 |
| FASH A177 | Fashion Merchandising Concepts | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FASH A118 | Trend Forecasting | 3 |
| FASH A145 | Fashion Reporting and Analysis | 2 |
| FASH A170 | Clothing Design and Selection | 3 |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A1- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better) | 0-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 1 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA C2- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 3-7 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FASH A116 | Fashion Styling | 3 |
| FASH A190 | Apparel Industry Sustainability: The Environment, Ethical Business Practices & the Law | 3 |
| DVP A180 | Introduction to Display and Visual Presentation | 3 |
| MKTG A220 | Retail Buying | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA B- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FASH A181 | Fashion Internship | 2 |
| FASH A182 | Professional Practices | 2 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A225 | Media, Events, and Promotions | 3 |
| MKTG A110 or MKTG A200 | Professional Selling or Retail E-Commerce Management | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A2- CHOOSE ONE 2 | 3-4 | |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Total Units | 61-67 | |
- 1
Math A030 or higher; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2
- 2
Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency.