Clothing needs are influenced by all aspects of society, and Apparel Design and Apparel Merchandising graduates must understand the social, ethical, cultural, economic, and political factors that influence clothing selection.
Description
Clothing needs are influenced by all aspects of society, and Apparel Design and Apparel Merchandising graduates must understand the social, ethical, cultural, economic, and political factors that influence clothing selection.
For this reason, the Apparel Design and Merchandising specialization has a strong interdisciplinary base integrating knowledge from arts, psychology, sociology, economics, business, history, physics, and chemistry. The liberal education provided by this program empowers you to think critically and to gain an understanding of your intellectual and creative abilities — qualities highly coveted by employers.
Located just minutes from downtown Seattle, where many apparel companies are headquartered (such as Nordstrom Product Group, REI, Eddie Bauer, Union Bay, Amazon Fashion, Tommy Bahama, Filson, Outdoor Resources, and Zulily), SPU’s Apparel Design and Merchandising program has strong connections with the apparel industry.
As the only comprehensive Christian Apparel Design and Merchandising program in the Pacific Northwest, we are committed to providing an education founded on Biblical principles. We aim to grow the whole person through many opportunities both in and outside of the classroom:
Career preparation
Apparel Design and Merchandising graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers. Their knowledge and understanding of the total apparel/textile/retail complex, along with their unique insights into the consumer-driven market, make Seattle Pacific University students highly marketable. In addition, the global perspective of the curriculum opens many national and international career opportunities. Students in all options may increase their marketability by pursuing double majors of both specializations and minors in other areas.
Students at Seattle Pacific University experience a world-class education in a world-class city. We welcome students from around the globe to grow together and serve in a diverse community of thoughtful scholarship and outward-focused, living Christian faith. Here is what defines us.
Among its outstanding facilities are two cutting-edge science buildings; a four-story library and study center; a restaurant-like dining facility with Northwest nouveau décor and made-to-order cuisine; one of the region’s finest small theatres; three coffee shops; five residence halls; and a gem of a gymnasium.
You can also hop on a bus, and within 10 minutes you’re in the middle of downtown Seattle, one of the country’s most vibrant cities.Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community.”
Core Themes
We have adopted three Core Themes to guide us as we engage the culture and help to bring about positive change in the world:
SPU’s mission is to engage the culture and change the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our core themes tell how.
Fashion Merchandising prepares students for the fast-paced, exciting world of the garment industry. A USDA report indicates there is an unmet demand for professionals in the fashion business, one of the largest and most vital industries in the U.S. today.
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