OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2014-15
[Archived Catalog]
Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development Minor |
Minor code OR6380
Patton College of Education
Department of Human and Consumer Sciences
Grover Center E160
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2880
Fax: 740.593.0284
http://www.cehs.ohio.edu/academics/hcse/rm/index.htm
Beth VanDerveer, contact person
Program Overview
This program complements a variety of undergraduate majors where students are preparing to work with customers, consumer products, in retail endeavors, and in the fashion industry.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
This program complements a variety of undergraduate majors where students are preparing to work with customers, consumer products, in retail endeavors, and in the fashion industry.
Requirements
Minor Hours Requirement
The retail merchandising and fashion product development minor requires a minimum of 21 hours.
Core Requirements
Complete the following courses:
- JOUR 2500 - Introduction to Strategic Communication Credit Hours: 3
- RFPD 2010 - Introduction to Retailing Credit Hours: 3
Complete one of the following:
- MIS 2010 - Introduction to Information Analysis and Design Credit Hours: 3
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(Complete MIS 2010 only if College of Business major).
- MIS 2011 - Introduction to Information Analysis and Design Nonmajor Credit Hours: 3
Required Electives
Complete four of the following courses:
- CONS 3100 - Human Resources for Customer Service Professions Credit Hours: 3
- RFPD 1100 - Fashion and Culture Credit Hours: 3
- RFPD 2150 - Elementary Textiles Credit Hours: 3
- RFPD 3830 - Product Development, Evaluation, and Distribution Credit Hours: 3
- RFPD 4070 - Global Issues in Textile, Apparel, and Retail Industries Credit Hours: 3
- RFPD 4230 - Retail Merchandising- Promotional Strategy Credit Hours: 3
- RFPD 4300 - Fashion Buying and Assortment Planning Credit Hours: 3