Computer Science - Burlington County College

Fashion Studies
Associate of Arts (AA.FAS)
This program prepares a student to transfer to four-year
programs in fashion design, fashion/retail merchandising,
fashion marketing, fashion product development,
marketing or business, one-year accelerated associate of
applied science programs in fashion-related areas;
or four-year programs in marketing or business.
A student in Fashion Studies may transfer credit earned
at BCC to other apparel related programs; however, care
must be taken to confirm transferability of each course
to a specific institution or program.
Graduates of this program should be able to:
Place in historical context and describe individual
pieces of apparel and apparel ensembles;
Demonstrate knowledge of the current international
textile, apparel design, and apparel marketing
industries;
Transfer to a four-year institution in an apparel-related
program.
Whatever their academic goals, students who successfully
complete Burlington County College's Fashion Studies
program will receive a comprehensive introduction to the
foundations of apparel development and marketing,
and to current practices in the apparel industry. In this
program, the business aspects of developing and
designing fashion apparel in a global marketplace
are emphasized.
Students will also explore entry-level employment
opportunities ultimately available to them in the industry,
which include:
Fashion Design Assistant
Production Assistant
Assistant Product Manager
Assistant Merchandiser
Assistant Product Developer
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General Education Courses † Credits
Written & Oral Communications 9
Mathematics 3
Natural Science 7-8
Technology 3
Social Science 6
Arts & Humanities (ART 101 recommended) 9
History (HIS 101 recommended) 6
Diversity 3
Total 46-47
† See General Education Requirements on page 40.
Program Courses Credits
FAD 105 Introduction to Fashion Drawing 2
FAD 135 Introduction to Textiles 3
FAD 137 History of Costume I 3
FAD 138 History of Costume II 3
Total 11
Electives 6-7
Total Required for Degree 64
105