Academic Goals for the Department of Textiles, Apparel Design, and Merchandising
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising are expected to:
SLO 1: Communication & Critical/Creative Thinking: Be able to demonstrate competence in written, verbal and visual communication with the ability to critically evaluate and compare diverse perspectives. They will be able to combine existing ideas and original thought in imaginative ways to produce work characterized by a high degree of innovative thinking.
SLO 2: Textiles & Apparel Product Knowledge: Understand and be able to apply knowledge of the functions of the textile and apparel industry sectors in which products are developed, produced, marketed, sold and consumed, including materials, design, construction, innovation and sustainability.
SLO 3: Textiles & Apparel Industry & Business Knowledge: Understand the roles and functions of the textile and apparel complex including retail operations, brand, trade and economic concepts, and textile and apparel production processes.
SLO 4: Technology Proficiency: Be able to apply quantitative measures, and use appropriate technology to facilitate problem solving in the textile and apparel complex and be able to utilize current computer software applications.
LSU Integrative Learning Core Requirements
TAM Students must complete each of the following to meet LSU's ILC requirements.
Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning 6 credit hours |
English Composition 6 credit hours |
Social/Behavioral Sciences 6 credit hours |
Fine Arts 3 credit hours |
Humanities 9 credit hours |
Natural Sciences 9 credit hours** |
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MATH 1029 | ENGL 1001 | ECON 2030 | * | CMST 2060 | ** |
MATH 1100 | ENGL 2000 | PSYC 2000 | * | * | ** |
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* Students choice
** Students must choose 2 courses in either the life science sequence or the physical science sequence, the 3rd course must be in the other area.