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Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative Certificate

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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 Level 2 Certificate

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 academic advisor at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Fashion. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Visit the El Centro catalog for official certificate requirements.

The Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level sales and customer service positions in apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and home fashions. All of the courses for this certificate are applicable to the Fashion Marketing Associate Degree. Fashion at the El Centro Campus 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 (PDF - 959KB), 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 certificate requirements.

CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 33 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

FSHN 1302 Introduction to Fashion

FSHN 2320 Visual Merchandising

MRKG 1311Principles of Marketing

ENGL 1301 Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of C or better.

MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of C or better.  There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
  2. Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.

​Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 2

FSHN 2303 Fashion Buying

MRKG 1301 Customer Relationship Management

MRKG 2333 Principles of Selling

FSHN 1382 Cooperative Education – Fashion Merchandising

SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.

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.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
  2. Meet with a faculty advisor about FSHN 1382.
  3. After successfully completing all coursework, apply for graduation for Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Representative Certificate.

Total Hours: 18

 PATHWAY TOTAL: 33 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated August 10, 2025