Graduate Pathway in Fashion Design and Merchandising

Illinois State University

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Fashion Design and Merchandising

Illinois State University

Academic Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in fashion design may be required to take up to 4 prerequisites to complete the program of study.

English Language Requirements

Completion of Academic English Level 4, Old TOEFL iBT: 60, TOEFL iBT: 4, TOEFL Essentials: 7.0, Duolingo: 100, PTE: 39, MET: 49, IELTS: 5.5

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2026 Fall Start (October)

Degree start date : 17th August 2026 - Degree end date: 7th May 2027

Semester 1 fall: 17th August 2026 - 11th December 2026
Semester 2 spring: 11th January 2027 - 7th May 2027

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

FCS 401

Theories and Contemporary Issues in Family and Consumer Sciences

3 Credit Units

IDS 403

Writing for Academic Purposes

3 Credit Units

IDS 405

Reading for Academic Purposes

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

9 Credit Units

Semester 2

FCS 362 or 368

Fashion History or Fashion Promotion

3 Credit Units

FCS 445

Statistics in Applied Science and Technology

3 Credit Units

IDS 401

Advanced Writing for Graduate Students

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

9 Credit Units

Notes

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Family & Consumer Sciences - Fashion Design-M.A.

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.

English level: No grade below B

Additional Requirements

Family & Consumer Sciences - Fashion Design-M.S.

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.

English level: No grade below B

Additional Requirements

Graduate Pathway in Fashion Design and Merchandising

Illinois State University

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Fashion Design and Merchandising

Illinois State University

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

2026 Fall Start (October)

Sample Classes

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Semester 2

Notes

Progression

Family & Consumer Sciences - Fashion Design-M.A.

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.

English level: No grade below B

Family & Consumer Sciences - Fashion Design-M.S.

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.

English level: No grade below B