家庭和消费者科学文学硕士（纺织和服装研究集中）课程为有兴趣在人类生态学框架内增进时尚产业知识的学生提供了灵活的课程。课程侧重于发展在时装业或教育环境中取得成功所必需的高级能力。学生与研究生院的教职员工密切合作，制定适合个人职业和学术目标的学习计划和个人研究议程。该计划适合有兴趣在设计，生产和销售服装及相关产品的组织中担任管理职位的学生。该课程还为计划攻读博士学位以准备学术界职业的学生提供服务。
The Master of Arts in Family and Consumer Science (Textile and Apparel Studies Concentration: Fashion Merchandising and Design) offers a flexible program for students interested in preparing for advancement within key sectors of the fashion industry. The program is appropriate for students interested in pursuing management level positions in organizations that design, produce and market apparel and related products. The program also serves students planning to pursue a doctorate in preparation for a career in academia. The program offers a personalized approach to advanced study in fashion merchandising and design. Students will work closely with graduate faculty to develop a plan of study and individual research agenda to capitalize on your educational background and professional experience and interests.