Doctoral / PHD Programs in Textile Sciences and Engineering

The Ph.D. in Polymer, Fiber and Textile Sciences offers you the opportunity to explore and research topics such as:.

Analytical chemistry and characterization of fibers and textiles.

TXMI 8000: Biomaterials based on Polymers, Fibers, and Textiles, 3 hours.

TXMI 8900: Graduate Seminar, (1 hour for 8 semesters 8 credit hours).

TXMI 9000: Doctoral Research, 3 9 hours (at least 25 total hours for the program it is recommended 3-5 hours for the first two semesters 6-9 hours for the following semesters).

Supporting courses in chemistry, physics, biological sciences, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or environmental sciences.

TXMI 6160: Product Development in the Textile and Apparel Industries.

TXMI 8110-8110L: Physical Analysis of Polymers, Fibers, and Textiles.

TXMI 8140: Environmental Aspects of Polymers, Fiber, and Textile Structures.

TXMI 8180: Physics of Polymer Fiber and Textile Structures.

TXMI 8500: Contemporary Topics in Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors.

The Master of Arts in Family and Consumer Science (Textile and Apparel Studies Concentration: Fashion Merchandising and Design) offers a flexible program for students interested in preparing for advancement within key sectors of the fashion industry.

The program is designed to build and enhance competency in three core learning domains:.

Ability to analyze, evaluate and create new ideas or products in the focused area of study.

Recognize and develop strategies to solve problems in the apparel and textile field.

The program is appropriate for students interested in pursuing management level positions in organizations that design, produce and market apparel and related products. The program also serves students planning to pursue a doctorate in preparation for a career in academia. The program offers a personalized approach to advanced study in fashion merchandising and design.

This fashion merchandising and design M.A. program may be appropriate for applicants with a bachelor degree in another discipline.

Graduates have also used their studies as preparation for entry to a doctor of philosophy degree program.

Courses focus on developing advanced competencies necessary for success in the fashion business or education environment.

FCS 6220: Practicum in Family and Consumer Sciences (two to six credits).

This practicum gives master level students an opportunity to apply knowledge and information acquired in the family and consumer sciences academic setting and further develop and refine professional skills with the guidance and assistance of professionals currently working in the field. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A. in Family and Consumer Sciences.