Fashion Industry in Texas
This program includes pre-program orientation meetings on the Texas State University campus in the Spring 2023 semester and will also include a required field trip to study the fashion marketing industry in Texas in Summer 2023.
Study In America Experience
Students will benefit from real experience and practice concepts that are relevant to their Fashion Merchandising degree. Students will get an in-depth look at the fashion industry, learn from industry professionals, and most importantly witness how this multifaceted industry offers exciting opportunities within merchandising, design, wholesale, styling, trend, and retail analytics within the state of Texas. This course also gives students the opportunity to build upon future partnerships and mentoring relationships, and travel if they otherwise haven't previously.
- June 6th - Austin, TX
- Students meet at the program site
- June 12th - San Antonio, TX
- Students meet at the program site
- June 15-17th - Houston, TX
- Program Fee covers overnight lodging- 2 nights, shuttle, excursion, and group meal
- June 21-24th - Dallas, TX
- Program Fee covers overnight lodging- 3 nights, shuttle, excursion, and group meal
Department |
Family Consumer Sciences, Fashion Merchandising | |
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Course |
FM 4320 |
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Instructor/Program Director |
Maloree Malone | Email: mmm281@txstate.edu |
Course Dates |
6/6/2023-6/24/2023 | Meeting Dates: |
Program Travel Dates |
06/06/23, 06/12/23, 06/15-06/17/2023, 06/21-06/24/23 |
Study in America Costs
Tuition, Fees, and the Program Fee are financial aid eligible.
TUITION & FEES: $922.08
Undergraduate Rate
3 Hour (1 Course)
PROGRAM FEE: $ 1,560
Includes Lodging, Shuttle Service between Hotel & Airport, & Excursion Fees
IMPORTANT NOTE:
All university policies regarding installments, course drops, and refunds apply to all billed and paid tuition and fees. Course tuition and program fee will be billed and paid through SBS Billing and Payment.
OUTSIDE EXPENSES NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEE:
Airfare, meals, some entry fees, and personal expenses are NOT included in the program fee.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Follow these steps to enroll.
STEP 3
Applications are reviewed by the Program Director & ODEL
STEP 4 - REGISTER
ODEL notifies student with registration directions
ELIGIBILITY
Participants must be accepted juniors or seniors in good academic standing in the School of Family & Consumer Sciences.
Space is currently limited to up to 10 students.
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REGISTERING FOR COURSES
You must register for your course through the Student Information System/CatsWeb during the regular University registration period.
For more information about the content of the program, please contact Ms. Maloree Malone
For questions about applying/registering, please contact the Office of Distance and Extended Learning.
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Course Information
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Course Description
FM 4320. Fashion Merchandising in Domestic Markets.
An on-site study of domestic fashion market centers. Course examines the design, production, and distribution of fashion products and services at various market levels. Repeatable for credit with different emphasis.3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Exclude from 3-peat Processing
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Tuition and Fee Costs
For more information related to Tuition & Fees, please visit the following pages:
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Drop and Refund Policy
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Course Tuition Refund
Drop Refund - Refunds for a dropped extension course are given according to university policy for regular university courses on campus. Refer to the Registrar's Web site for more information.
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Program Fee Refund
Students are able to receive a refund on the Program Fee that falls within this refund schedule. This is separate from the refund deadlines associated with tuition costs.
The following policy applies to students that drop/withdraw from the course -
- 100% of the Program Fee is Refundable '45' days prior to the course start date.
- 70% of the Program Fee is Refundable '44' days prior to the course start date.
- 50% of the Program Fee is Refundable after the first start date of the course.
Students that cannot complete the program and would like to appeal the refund policy, please contact the SIA Coordinator, for more assistance. Please note: the course start date is not the first day of travel.
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Covid-19 Travel Information
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Travel / Health Insurance
If you are planning to participate in a Texas State Study in America Program you have access to On Call International, which provides medical and travel assistance services. This service is a great benefit in the event you need help while participating in the program.
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Study in America FAQ
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I receive financial aid, what does it cover?
Depending on your financial aid eligibility, it may cover tuition, fees, and the program fee. The only cost for students is the expenses in the non-program fee such as airfare, personal meals, etc.
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Is Study in America similar to Education Aboard?
It is! Both programs provide a travel aspect to the course offering. Study in America focuses on domestic destinations, shorter traveling periods, and is more cost-efficient for the student.
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