8/5/2022: Includes some upcoming curricular changes per MFD faculty
The following is a sample schedule for this major - your actual schedule may vary.
The following degree plan is based on the 2021-22 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First Semester (Fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 110 Writing I | 3 |
| GEP 101 First-Year Foundations | 2 |
|
HST 121 Survey of the History of the United States to 1877 or HST 122 Survey of the History of the United States since 1877 | 3 |
| MFD 101 Fashion Fundamentals | 1 |
| MFD 103 Principles and Elements of Design | 3 |
| MTH 130 Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Second Semester (Spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| COM 115 Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| General Elective to bring total to 120 | 3 |
| MFD 201 Fashion History | 3 |
| PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| PSY 121 Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Third Semester (Fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
|
ENG 221 Writing II: Writing for the Professions or ENG 321 Writing II: Beginning Technical Writing | 3 |
| MFD 202 Textiles | 3 |
| MFD 270 Fundamentals, Fit and Construction | 3 |
| MFD 210 Fashion Technology | 3 |
| Life Sciences or Physical Sciences (with lab) - General Education | 4 |
| Total hours | 16 |
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| MFD 307 Advanced Fashion Technology | 3 |
| MFD 301 Technical Planning | 3 |
| MFD 304 Forecasting and Branding | 3 |
| MFD 370 Flat Pattern | 3 |
| MFD 371 Draping | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Fifth Semester (Fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| MFD 303 Product Development | 3 |
| MFD 305 Portfolio | 1 |
| MFD 306 Industry Formulas and Calculations | 3 |
| MFD 470 Design Studio I | 3 |
| Humanities - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 13 |
Sixth Semester (Spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| MKT 350 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ECO 155 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| The Arts - General Education | 3 |
| Junior Collection or Elective | 3 |
| General elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Seventh Semester (Fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| MFD 402 Internship should be completed previous summer semester | 3 |
| MFD 372 Contemporary Designers/Collection Development | 3 |
| MFD 403 Professional Development | 1 |
| MKT 351 Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| Cultural Competence - General Education | 3 |
| Life Sciences or Physical Sciences (no lab) - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 |
Eighth Semester (Spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| MFD 570 Design Studio II | 3 |
| Public Issues - General Education | 3 |
| General elective | 3 |
| General elective | 6 |
| Total hours | 15 |
GPA & credit hour requirements
Electives, as needed to bring total credit hours to 120 and upper division hours (300+) to 40.
GPA requirements include a minimum 2.00 Missouri State GPA and a minimum 2.00 combined GPA.
Degree plan last reviewed 07-05-2022.