OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
Retail and Fashion Merchandising Minor |
Minor code OR6384
Patton College of Education
Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences
Patton Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4400
education@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/education/recreation-sport-pedagogy-consumer-sciences
Lisa Williams, contact person
willial6@ohio.edu
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 requirements beyond University admission requirements. For more information on how to change your major, please contact the Office of Student Affairs located in 103 Patton Hall, or by phone at 740.593.4400.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
The minor complements a variety of undergraduate majors and prepares students for career opportunities in retail management, buying, product development, merchandising, visual presentation, quality control, wholesale sales, entrepreneurship and more.
Requirements
Minor Hours Requirement
The retail merchandising and fashion product development minor requires a minimum of 15 hours.
Core Requirements
Complete the following five courses:
- RFM 1010 - Introduction to Retailing Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 2150 - Elementary Textiles Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 2600 - Foundations of Aesthetics in Retail and Fashion Merchandizing Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 3230 - Retail Merchandising- Promotional Strategy Credit Hours: 3
- RFM 3830 - Product Development, Evaluation, and Distribution Credit Hours: 3