Academics
Fashion Merchandising - Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
The two-year Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) in Fashion Merchandising degree program offers a curriculum that meets the business requirements of the fashion and related industries with an emphasis on skills that will set you apart.
This highly-specialized, information-intensive academic program is intended as a terminal degree, providing you with the background you need to begin your career immediately.
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) in Fashion Merchandising
Registered Hegis Code: 5004
Total Credits: 64/65
Total Liberal Arts Credits: 7
| 1st Year / 1st Semester | Credits |
| First Year Experience* | 1 |
| Fashion Fundamentals | 3 |
| Retailing | 3 |
| Intro to Visual Merchandising | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
| Fashion Survey I | 0 |
| Work Project I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| 1st Year / 2nd Semester | Credits |
| Research and Analysis | 1 |
| College Algebra or Professional Elective | 3 |
| Computer Applications | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective or Professional Elective | 3 |
| Introduction to Business | 3 |
| English Composition | 3 |
| Field Trip | 0 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| 2nd Year / 1st Semester | Credits |
| Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| Management | 3 |
| Textiles | 3 |
| Marketing | 3 |
| Buying | 3 |
| Field Trip | 0 |
| Work Project II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
| 2nd Year / 2nd Semester | Credits |
| Statistics or Professional Elective | 4/3 |
| CAD for Merchandising | 3 |
| Merchandise Planning and Control | 3 |
| Professional Elective | 3 |
| Professional Communications | 3 |
| Fashion Survey II | 0 |
| Total Credits | 16/15 |
*First Year Experience is required of all first-time freshmen or students who have transferred in less than 13 credits.
The following number of credits must be earned prior to starting each specified internship:
10 credits/Work Project I
36 credits/Work Project II
All courses are required except where choice is indicated.
View the Course Listings for a complete list of professional and liberal arts courses.
The last consecutive 33 credits must be completed at LIM College in order to fulfill the residency requirement (including one Work Project).
Please note: LIM College’s AOS degree is a terminal degree. If you choose to continue at LIM College to pursue a bachelor’s degree, you must complete College Algebra, Statistics, a liberal arts elective and Professional Communications for a BBA degree -- or three liberal arts electives and Professional Communications for a BPS degree – in addition to required courses pertaining to your major.
