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TAM Graduate Programs
Although many individuals who earn advanced degrees join academia, the program is designed with more than academics in mind. Our mission is to enable students to become independent thinkers. Graduates understand the value of, not only scientific thought and theory, but also the importance of critical thinking.
Graduates of the program will:
- Increase communication skills
- Build advanced knowledge of the textile/apparel industry
- Gain self-confidence
- Learn how to conduct research
- Engage with the community
- Evaluate and synthesize information
- Develop ethical and professional behavior
TAM Ph.D. Core Requirements
| HUEC 7041 |
Introduction to Research in Textiles, Apparel,& Merchandising |
3 |
| HUEC 7090 |
Research Methods in Human Ecology |
3 |
| HUEC 7092 |
Human Ecology Research Seminar |
1 |
| HUEC 7093 |
Advanced Research Methods in HUEC |
3 |
| STATISTICS |
7000 Level |
6-8 |
| HUEC 9000 |
Dissertation Research |
20-30 |
TAM M.S. Core Requirements
| HUEC 7041 |
Introduction to Research in Textiles, Apparel,& Merchandising |
3 |
| HUEC 7090 |
Research Methods in Human Ecology |
3 |
| STATISTICS |
7000 Level |
4 |
| HUEC 8000 |
Thesis Research |
6 |
| HUEC 7043 |
Seminar in Textiles, Apparel Design, & Merchandising |
1 |
Note: TAM also offers a non-thesis option for the master's degree, where students complete an additional six hours of coursework for a total of 36 hours, and a final project (HUEC7090) in lieu of a thesis
Courses in Major Emphasis
A minimum of 12 hours must be taken from one of the following areas. Students who do not have experience or education in the area of emphasis will be required to complete additional undergraduate or graduate courses.
AREAS OF INTEREST IN TAM
Apparel Design
The emphasis in Apparel Design offers students an oppotunity to refine and enhance design skills beyond the bachelor's degree. Courses focus on creativity, product development, and problem solving for a specified target market.
Students who select the non-thesis option will be required to develop creative apparel designs for a juried competition. In addition, each student will develop and present a focused collection exhibit.
| HUEC 4037 |
Advanced Apparel Product Design |
4 |
| HUEC 4041 |
Historic Textiles |
3 |
| HUEC 4045 |
Synthesis: Textile and Apparel Product Processes |
3 |
| HUEC 4070 |
Entrepreneurship in Human Ecology |
3 |
| HUEC 4071 |
History of Dress and Adornment Prior to 1700 |
3 |
| HUEC 4072 |
History of Dress and Adornment After 1700 |
3 |
| HUEC 7031 |
Social-psychological Theories of Dress, Appearance, and Fasion |
3 |
| HUEC 7032 |
Comparative Studies in Dress and Culture |
3 |
| HUEC 7035 |
Textile Manufacturing |
3 |
| HUEC 7037 |
Consumer Behavior in the Apparel Merchandising Enviroment |
3 |
| HUEC 7049 |
Advanced Individual Field Experience in Textiles, Apparel Design, & Merchandising |
3-6 |
| HUEC 7091 |
Independent Reading and Research in Human Ecology |
1-6 |
| HUEC 7900 |
Research & Project Development in HUEC |
6 |
| HUEC 9091 |
Independent Research for Doctoral Students |
1-6 |
Historical/Cultural Aspects of Textiles and Apparel
The emphasis in Historic/Cultural Aspects of Textiles and Apparel provides opportunities to enhance understanding of textiles and apparel from a broad cultural and historical perspective. Practical experience in the LSU Textile and Costume Museum is available. Courses and experiences prepare students for museum work in textiles and apparel, costuming, and more advanced studies in the area.
Students who select the non-thesis option will be required to engage in experiential learning through participation in a professional field experience, develop and present a focused museum exhibit, or complete and present a special project within the area.
| HUEC 4041 |
Historic Textiles |
3 |
| HUEC 4043 |
Advanced Textiles |
3 |
| HUEC 4070 |
Entrepreneurship in Human Ecology |
3 |
| HUEC 4071 |
History of Dress and Adornment Prior to 1700 |
3 |
| HUEC 4072 |
History of Dress and Adornment After 1700 |
3 |
| HUEC 7031 |
Social-Psychological Theories of Dress, Appearance, and Fasion |
3 |
| **HUEC 7032 |
Comparative Studies in Dress and Culture |
3 |
| HUEC 7035 |
Textile Manufacturing |
3 |
| HUEC 7042 |
Research in Textiles |
3 |
| HUEC 7046 |
Microscopy of Fibers and Polymers |
3 |
| HUEC 7049 |
Advanced Individual Field Experience in Textiles, Apparel Design, & Merchandising |
3-6 |
| HUEC 7091 |
Independent Reading and Research in Human Ecology |
1-6 |
| *HUEC 7518 |
Studies in American and European Dress |
3 |
| *HUEC 7519 |
Seminar in American Dress: 18 th Century to 1880 |
3 |
| *HUEC 7520 |
Seminar in American Dress: 1880 to the Present |
3 |
| HUEC 7900 |
Research & Project Development in HUEC |
6 |
| HUEC 9091 |
Independent Research for Doctoral Students |
1-6 |
* Cross-listed with Theatre
**Cross-listed with Geography and Anthropology
Merchandising
The emphasis in merchandising provides opportunities to enhance understanding of the textile/apparel industry, including supply chain and consumption. Courses focus on consumer behavior, international retailing, fashion theory, social-psychological theories, manufacturing, product development, and evaluation.
Students who selec the non-thesis option will be required to engage in experiential learning through participation in a professional field experience or special project within the industry.
| HUEC 4044 |
Textile and Apparel Economics |
3 |
| HUEC 4046 |
Advanced Topics in Apparel Merchandising |
3 |
| HUEC 4070 |
Entrepreneurship in Human Ecology |
3 |
| HUEC 4072 |
History of Dress and Adornment After 1700 |
3 |
| HUEC 7031 |
Social-Psychological Theories of Dress, Appearance , and Fashion |
3 |
| HUEC 7035 |
Textile Manufacturing |
3 |
| HUEC 7036 |
Apparel Merchandising and Global Expansion |
3 |
| HUEC 7037 |
Consumer Behavior in the Apparel Merchandising Environment |
3 |
| HUEC 7049 |
Advanced Individual Field Experience in Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising |
3-6 |
| HUEC 7091 |
Independent Reading and Research in Human Ecology |
1-6 |
| HUEC 7900 |
Research & Project Development in HUEC |
6 |
| HUEC 9091 |
Independent Research for Doctoral Students |
1-6 |
Textile Science
An emphasis in textile science offers enhanced textile knowledge and preparation for a variety of positions in the industry such as: design and development of new consumer and industrial textiles, product development with bio-based materials, textile testing and textile services.
Students who select the non-thesis option will be required to engage in experiential learning through participation in a research or special textile science project within the division
| HUEC 4041 |
History of Textiles |
3 |
| HUEC 4034 |
Textile & Apparel Product Evaluation |
3 |
| HUEC 4043 |
Advanced Textiles |
3 |
| HUEC 4070 |
Entrepreneurship in Human Ecology |
3 |
| HUEC 7031 |
Social-Psychological Theories of Dress and Appearance |
3 |
| HUEC 7035 |
TextileManufacturing |
3 |
| HUEC 7040 |
Bio-composites: Production and Evaluation |
3 |
| HUEC 7042 |
Research in Textiles |
3 |
| HUEC 7046 |
Microscopy of Fibers and Polymers |
3 |
| HUEC 7047 |
Modern Fiber Science and Technology |
3 |
| HUEC 7048 |
Thermal Characterization of Fibers and Polymers |
3 |
| HUEC 7049 |
Advanced Individual Field Experience in Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising |
6 |
| HUEC 7091 |
Independent Reading and Research in Human Ecology |
1-6 |
| HUEC 7900 |
Research & Project Development in HUEC |
6 |
| HUEC 9091 |
Independent Research for Doctoral Students |
1-6 |
Declared Minor
A declared minor is not required but may be suggested by the student’s advisory committee. Minors may be selected from other areas of emphasis in Textiles, Apparel Design, and Merchandising: other specializations in Human Ecology; or fields outside Human Ecology. Some disciplines may require nine or more credits for a declared minor, depending upon the previous experience and education of the student. If a minor is formally declared, the student’s advisory committee must include a representative from the minor area and this professor provides input in selecting the appropriate minor courses.
Special Courses
The following courses are also available to students in the graduate program. These courses vary in topic or focus based upon student need and faculty expertise. Students may use one of these courses in fulfilling three (3) hours of the twelve (12) hour minimum of coursework in the major emphasis, provided the topic is very specific to the student’s area of emphasis.
| HUEC 4091 |
Special topics in human ecology |
3 |
| HUEC 7044 |
Selected topics in textiles, apparel design, merchandising |
3 |
| HUEC 7049 |
Advanced individual field experience in textiles, apparel, merchandising |
3 |
| HUEC 7091 |
Independent reading and research in human ecology |
3 |
| HUEC 9091 |
Independent Research for Doctoral Students |
3 |
MINIMUM UNDERGRADUATE COURSE PREPARATION FOR M.S. STUDENTS IN TEXTILES, APPAREL DESIGN, AND MERCHANDISING
In order for graduate students to be adequately prepared for the course work and research requirements of the master’s degree program in Textiles, Apparel Design, and Merchandising, the following courses (or equivalents) should be included in their undergraduate curriculum or taken after entering graduate school.
| Apparel Design Emphasis |
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| HUEC 2040 |
Textile Science or equivalent |
3 |
| HUEC 3037 |
Intermediate Apparel Product Design or equivalent |
4 |
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| Historic/Cultural Emphasis |
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| HUEC 2040 |
Textile Science or equivalent |
3 |
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| Merchandising Emphasis |
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| HUEC 2040 |
Textile Science or equivalent |
3 |
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Micro and Macro Economics |
6 |
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Principles of Marketing |
3 |
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| Textile Science Emphasis |
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| HUEC 2040 |
Textile Science or equivalent |
3 |
| CHEM 1202 |
Basic Chemistry or equivalent |
3 |
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