Undergraduate Programs

The department offers an undergraduate degree in Human Ecology with options in the following discipline:

Fashion Merchandising
The Fashion Merchandising program is designed to prepare students for entry-level management positions in the broad field of fashion merchandising, with emphasis on the retail process of products and services.  To complement their program of study, students may opt to complete electives that focus on advertising, journalism, communication, or visual merchandising. With appropriate elective courses, students can pursue careers in fashion reporting, advertising, or graphic design. 

The Fashion Merchandising program includes a minor in business administration, as well as supervised internships in Fashion Merchandising or related areas.  In addition, the department participates in the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Visiting Student Program (located in New York City).  Fashion Merchandising majors who meet eligibility requirements may choose to spend one year (junior year) at FIT for an additional degree (A.A.S.) in Advertising and Communications.  Students return to UMES to complete the four-year program and receive both degrees at graduation. Eligibility requirements include a 2.9 cumulative GPA and completion of 60 credit hours.

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