Apr 08, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT] 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT]

Apparel Design & Merchandising, BS (710A)


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Program Code: 710A
CIP Code: 19.0901

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement (3 Hours)


Foundations of American Democracy Requirement  

Three (3) credits of Foundations of American Democracy (FAD) are required for degree completion. Courses that meet this requirement may also be used to meet other major, minor, or General Education requirements.

General Education (41 hours)


(ADM 1000  and IND 1401  taken for the major may count in General Education

Major Requirements (66 hours)


A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required in each major requirement and an overall cumulative 2.0 GPA is required to graduate. A minimum of 18 hours must be completed at Appalachian.

*Note: Students must pass ADM 2035 - Sophomore Portfolio Review (0)  in the sophomore year to advance to upper level Apparel Design courses. Students must declare ADM major before registering for 3000 level courses.

Minor Required In Marketing (15 hours)


A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the minor. 9 hours of the minor must be completed at Appalachian.

(An alternate minor may be chosen in consultation with and approval by the program coordinator in Apparel Design & Merchandising)

Electives (3-4 Hours)


Taken to total 120 hours for this degree

Major & Minor Requirements that may count in Gen Ed:


Total Major Hours: 66
Minus Gen Ed: - 6
Net Major Hours: 60

Total Required (120 Hours)


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