Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors (MS)
Degree: Masters Degrees
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The mission of the department is to: Create undergraduate curricula that are educationally sound, and that build on the liberal arts basis of the University of Georgia core curriculum.
Build on the core curriculum, educate undergraduate students in their professional area, and provide them with the base of knowledge that will allow them well-qualified entry into the work force.
Educate graduate students to seek and assimilate research knowledge in their professional area, and to conduct original, meaningful research.
Conduct research that has an impact in both basic and applied areas of knowledge; ensure that the results of this research are made known in an effective way to academia, and to business and industry.
Interact with business and industry to assist them in solving problems; provide for the transfer of technology and research results to outside users.
Graduate programs are directed toward preparation of professionals for careers in industry, government, business and academia. Two degrees are offered: the MS degree in textiles, merchandising and interiors; and the PhD degree in textile sciences. Both are research degrees that culminate in a thesis (MS) or dissertation (PhD). Focus areas for the MS degree are dyeing and finishing, polymers and fibers, testing and analysis, environmental, merchandising, historic, and international trade. Major emphasis areas for the PhD degree are textile chemical processes, textile analysis, and textile products and standards.
School/College |
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
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Academic Department |
Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors |
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Graduate Coordinator |
706/542-4892 | |
Students may pursue a M.S. in textiles, merchandising and interiors with specializations in textile science, historic costume and textiles, and merchandising/international trade. Students conduct scholarly research and develop skills needed in industry, business, government, and academia. The M.S. program offers flexibility in selecting coursework that enables a student to meet a variety of career goals. Interdisciplinary research may be pursued in business, management, retailing and consumer economics; chemical and physical sciences; and engineering. All M.S. students complete a master's thesis. Recent graduates from our M.S. program hold a variety of positions in industry and academia. | ||
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Course Descriptions |
MS |
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