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Fashion Marketing A.A.S.

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Program Available at:

  • El Centro

Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Applied Science

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Fashion webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Fashion Marketing. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Fashion Marketing. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.

The Fashion Marketing program at the El Centro Campus is a nationally renowned vocational education program that combines modern business principles with ambition, creativity, and enthusiasm. Students earn up to four credentials following this pathway: Visual Merchandising Assistant Certificate (VM), Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative Certificate (WM), and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Fashion Marketing, as well as the new Sales and Marketing Professional Certificate (SM). Fashion Marketing at El Centro is currently the only program in the state to be recognized by the Texas Workforce Investment Council for fully integrating standards and critical work skills, as defined by the National Retail Federation and other recognized industry groups, into the curriculum.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.

AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

FSHD 1302 – Introduction to Fashion (Course also applies to VM, WM)

FSHD 1308 – Fashion Trends (Course also applies to VM, SM)

FSHN 1313 – Basic Color Theory and Application (Course also applies to VM)

MRKG 1311 – Principles of Marketing (Course also applies to VM, WM, SM)

FSHN 2307 – Fashion Advertising (Course also applies to VM, SM)

FSHN 2320 – Visual Merchandising (Course also applies to VM, WM, SM)

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Complete the coursework listed above either in one semester as a full-time student or within one year as a part-time student.
  2. After successfully completing this coursework, apply for graduation for the Visual Presentation Specialist Certificate.

 Total Hours: 18

SEMESTER 2

MRKG 1301 – Customer Relations Management (Course also applies to WM, SM)

MRKG 1302 – Principles of Retailing (Course also applies to SM)

MRKG 2333 – Principles of Selling (Course also applies to WM, SM)

​SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career path.
  2. After successfully completing this coursework, apply for graduation​ for the Sales and Marketing Professional Certificate​.​

Total Hours: 9

SEMESTER 3

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of C or better. (Course also applies to WM)

MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of C or better. (Course also applies to WM)

SOCIAL /BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. (Course also applies to WM)

CHOOSE ONE:   

  • SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
  • SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
  • SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course. (SPCH course also applies to WM)

FSHN 2303 – Fashion Buying (Course also applies to WM)

FSHN 1382 – Cooperative Education – Fashion Merchandising (Course also applies to WM)

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Before beginning the coursework, meet all College Readiness Requirements listed above.
  2. Meet with a faculty advisor or your success coach about FSHN 1382.
  3. After successfully completing all coursework, apply for graduation for Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Representative Certificate.

 Total Hours: 18

SEMESTER 4

HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

ELECTIVE – Fashion Marketing**

FSHN 1301 – Textiles

FSHN 1312 – Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations

FSHN 2382 – Cooperative Education – Fashion Merchandising This is the capstone experience for this award.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

.** Fashion Elective – must be selected from the following: FSHN 1391, FSHN 2301, FSHN 2372, MRKG 1366, MRKG 1371, MRKG 2366, OR MRKG 2371

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Before enrolling in FSHN 2382, meet with a faculty advisor or your success coach.
  2. After successfully completing the coursework listed above​, apply for graduation for the Fashion Marketing A.A.S. degree.
  3. Sign up for commencement, and join the Alumni Network!

Total Hours: 15

 PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 18, 2025