Graduate Pathway in Fashion Design and Merchandising
Illinois State University
Academic Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in fashion design may be required to take up to 4 prerequisites to complete the program of study.English Language Requirements
TOEFL iBT: 81, TOEFL Essentials: 8.5, Duolingo: 110, PTE: 55, MET: 58, IELTS: 6.5.2026 Fall Start (August)
Degree start date : 17th August 2026 - Degree end date: 11th December 2026
- Semester 1 fall: 17th August 2026 - 11th December 2026
2027 Spring Start (January)
Degree start date : 11th January 2027 - Degree end date: 7th May 2027
- Semester 1 spring: 11th January 2027 - 7th May 2027
Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
FCS 329
Apparel Product Analysis
3 Credit Units
FCS 401
Theories and Contemporary Issues in Family and Consumer Sciences
3 Credit Units
FCS 445
Statistics in Applied Science and Technology
3 Credit Units
IDS 401
Advanced Writing for Graduate Students
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
12 Credit Units
Notes
- * These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.
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