Overview of research in textiles and clothing with emphasis on current future directions of the field. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology graduate program.

Advanced investigation of dress history within cultural, political, and economic contexts. Historiography for dress related scholarship. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: FMD 250 or three credits of history or art history at the 400 level or above.

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

A structured internship experience that fosters the application of advanced technology and creative skills in a textile/apparel professional setting. Prerequisites: 12 hours of graduate coursework in Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology.

Examination of human factors and their relationship to designed products. Quantification of body sizes and human variation using body scanning technology. Prerequisite: Admission to the Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology graduate program.

Software applications specific to apparel presentation in retail and virtual environments. Emphasis on creation of planograms for product display. Prerequisites: FMD 246. Admission to the Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology graduate program.

Appropriate selection, use, and adaptation of standardized tests for textile product evaluation, familiarity with technological advances; and exploration of innovative use of textiles. Prerequisites: Admission to the Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology graduate program.

In-depth study of the principal apparel retail technologies and systems currently being developed and used for internal retail management and for global supply chain management. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology graduate program.

Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript.