Total Hours Required: If selecting the non-thesis option, a master's degree requires a minimum of 36 hours in graduate coursework. If selecting the thesis option, a master's degree requires a minimum of 33 graduate hours, including 6 hours of thesis credit.
Core Course Requirements: The Department requires the following core of courses for all master's degrees:
History of 20th Century Costume
Specific Degree Requirements: In addition to the core, the department requires specific courses for each master's degree. See specific degree pages for complete information.
Final Examination: Only students selecting the thesis option will be required to complete a final examination for degree completion. The final examination is an oral examination that is primarily, but not limited to, a defense of the thesis.
For the Non-Thesis Option in Fashion Merchandising:
FT 5033 Fashion Promotion
FT 5163 Fashion Buying
FT 6013 Quantitative Fashion Buying
FT 6023 Trends in Fashion MerchandisingA minimum of 6 additional credit hours will be required, and will need the approval of each students' Graduate Advisory committee.
For the Thesis Option in Fashion Merchandising:
FT 5033 Fashion Promotion
FT 5163 Fashion Buying
FT 6013 Quantitative Fashion Buying
FT 5983 and FT 5993 ThesisAdditional courses and substitutions will require approval of each student's Graduate Advisory committee.
Final Examination: Only students selecting the thesis option will be required to complete a final examination for degree completion. The final examination is an oral examination that is primarily, but not limited to, a defense of the thesis.
email: ft@twu.edu