Human Ecology, Merchandising and Design Concentration, B.S.H.E.

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(Leading to the Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology Degree)

Merchandising and Design curriculum focuses on the design, production, distribution and selection of consumer products. Career opportunities include positions in management, merchandise buyer, sales representative, shopper/stylist, fashion coordinator, textile researcher, fashion designer and many others.

Curricula

Freshman Year

HEC 1005 - Introduction to Human Ecology Credit: 1.
HEC 1300 - Clothing Construction Credit: 3.
HEC 2031 - Aspects of Dress Credit: 3.
HEC Core ¹ Credit 6.
CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry I Credit: 4.
CHEM 1020 - Introduction to Chemistry II Credit: 4.
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credit: 3.
ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Credit: 3.
MATH 1010 - Math for General Studies Credit: 3.
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credit: 3. or
ANTH 1100 - Introduction to Anthropology Credit: 3.
UNIV 1020 - First-Year Connections Credit: 1.

Total: 34

Sophomore Year

ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Literature Credit: 3. or
ENGL 2230 - Topics in British Literature Credit: 3. or
ENGL 2330 - Topics in World Literature Credit: 3.
ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit: 3.
HIST 2010 - American History I Credit: 3.
HIST 2020 - American History II Credit: 3.
MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics Credit: 3.
PSY 2010 - General Psychology Credit: 3.
HEC 2065 - Families in Society Credit: 3.
HEC 2311 - Practicum: Merchandising and Design Credit: 1.
HEC 2320 - Analysis of Apparel and Furnishings Credit: 3.
HEC Elective Credit: 3.
SPCH 2410 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credit: 3. or
PC 2500 - Communicating in the Professions Credit: 3.

Total: 31

Junior Year

ACCT 3720 - Survey of Accounting Credit: 3.
HEC 3011 - Consumer Economics Credit: 3.
HEC 3305 - Fashion Forecasting Credit: 2.
HEC 3310 - Textiles I Credit: 3.
HEC 3320 - Textiles II Credit: 3.
HEC 3350 - Merchandising I Credit: 3.
HEC 4340 - History of Dress Credit: 3.
MKT 3400 - Principles of Marketing Credit: 3.
Select two:
HEC 2300 - Tailoring Credit: 3. (offered in Fall Even Years) OR
HEC 3300 - Flat Pattern Credit: 3. (offered in Spring Even Years) OR
HEC 4300 - Draping Credit: 3. (offered in Fall Odd Years) OR
HEC 4301 - Computer Aided Apparel Design Credit: 3. (offered in Spring Odd Years)

Total: 29

Senior Year

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives Credit: 6.
HEC 4005 - Senior Seminar in Human Ecology Credit: 2.
HEC 4320 - Merchandise Promotion and Advertising Credit: 3.
HEC 4360 - Merchandising II Credit: 3.
HEC 4990 - Internship Credit: 3, 6, 8, 12. (Six required)
Elective Credit: 3.
Upper Division Business Elective Credit: 3.

Total: 26

HEC Core¹

HEC 1010 - Life Span Development Credit: 3.
HEC 1020 - Social and Professional Etiquette Credit: 1.
HEC 1030 - Introduction to Nutrition Credit: 2. or
HEC 2020 - Nutrition for Health Sciences Credit: 3.
HEC 2041 - Aspects of Housing and Furnishings Credit: 3.