MA/MS in Apparel and Textiles

Apparel Design is a master's degree offered through a graduate unit devoted to fibers and apparel, with faculty from both Human Ecology and Engineering. The field studies fibrous materials and how they serve in clothing, composites, medical uses and home furnishings. Research interests span fashion and apparel design, ethnographic design research, garment sizing and fit, functional apparel, and cultural and historical studies of clothing and textiles. Students build strength in a base discipline while adding breadth that supports their specialization. Course requirements are set by each student's special committee, with a field progress review in the first year.