Bachelor of Science Degree
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University
Major Studies
80 Credits Required
1. Professional Core ......................................................... 56 Credits
A. Foundation Level ................................................... 27 Credits
APRL-134 Global Fashion Industry .......................................... 3
APRL-166 Apparel Construction I ........................................... 3
APRL-167 Textiles I: Theory, Fibers & Structures ................ 3
APRL-180 Pattern Development .............................................. 3
APRL-211 History & Culture of Fashion ................................. 3
APRL-225 Target Market Research & Line Development .... 3
APRL-250 Textiles II: Evaluation ............................................ 3
APRL-272 Quality Analysis of Sewn Products ........................ 3
APRL-286 Apparel Construction II: Cut & Sew Knits ........... 3
Program Requirements
Total for graduation ...................................................................... 120
General Education ................................................................... 40
Professional Core ..................................................................... 56
Minor/Specialization ........................................................ 17-34
Career Customization: Electives .........................................0-7
General Education
A.
40 Credits Required
Communication Skills .................................................................9
ENGL-101 Composition I or
ENGL-111 Freshman English -- Honors I .................................. 3
ENGL-102 Composition II or
ENGL-112 Freshman English -- Honors II or
ENGL-113 Honors Seminar I .......................................................... 3
SPCOM-100 Fundamentals of Speech ............................................. 3
B.
Analytic Reasoning & Natural Sciences .................................... 10
MATH-120 Introductory College Mathematics .......................... 4
STAT-130 Elementary Statistics ...................................................... 2
Natural Science w/Lab ....................................................................... 4
C.
Arts & Humanities................................................................................ 6
Courses must be from two or more areas including art history,
creative arts, foreign language and culture, history, literature,
music appreciation, performing arts, and philosophy.
D. Social and Behavior Sciences ........................................................... 6
Courses must be from two or more areas including anthropology,
economics, geography, political science, psychology and
sociology.
E.
F.
B. Apprentice Level .................................................... 17 Credits
APRL-290 Specification & Fit Development............................. 3
APRL-373 Advanced Pattern Development ............................. 3
APRL-390 CAD for Apparel ....................................................... 3
APRL-393 Garment Engineering & Production ...................... 3
APRL-398 Field Experience/
APRL– X49 Co-op Education Experience ... 2
APRL-398 Field Experience/
APRL– X49 Co-op Education Experience ... 3
Contemporary Issues ........................................................................... 3
Courses must be selected from the list of approved contemporary
issues courses, which includes technology.
Social Responsibility & Ethical Reasoning ................................ 3
Courses must be selected from the list of approved social
responsibility and ethical reasoning courses, which includes
health, health education, and athletics.
G. Selective .................................................................................................... 3
Courses/credits may be selected from any category to meet the
40-credit requirement.
C. Designer Level ....................................................... 12 Credits
APRL-454 Sweater Knit Design Technology ............................ 3
APRL-464 Functional Design & Development.......................... 3
APRL-482 Studio I: Brand Development ................................... 3
APRL-485 Studio II: Collection Development ........................... 3
Optional Beneficial Experiences:
APRL-419 National Study Tour to Fashion Industry ............... 1
TRDIS-477 Study Abroad......................................................... 11-16
2. Career Customization: Minor/Specialization ... 17-34 Credits
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Applied Foreign Language............................................ 26 Credits
Applied Photography ..................................................... 21 Credits
Art ................................................................................... 22 Credits
Business Administration................................................ 22 Credits
Color ................................................................................ 17 Credits
Health & Fitness ....................................................... 18-21 Credits
International Studies...................................................... 34 Credits
Journalism ....................................................................... 22 Credits
Materials .................................................................... 22-27 Credits
Retailing .......................................................................... 21 Credits
Supply Chain Management ........................................... 22 Credits
Sustainable Design ......................................................... 23 Credits
Web Technology ............................................................ 21 Credits
3. Career Customization: Electives .............................. 0-7 Credits
Student elects courses to fulfill the 120 credit requirements.
** Select from the approved list of minors/specializations . Minor completion
is reviewed and approved by the minor’s advisor.
** Completion of minor may require a student to complete more that the 120
credit,. However, a minor must be completed in order to graduate.
Gindy Neidermyer, Ph.D, Program Director
320 Heritage Hall Building 715.232.1106 neidermyerg@uwstout.edu