BSAS in Merchandising: Fashion & Interiors

This curriculum map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan of study to complete a BSAS in Merchandising: Fashion & Interiors. Please see the Undergraduate Bulletin for general education requirements and other university requirements for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor every semester to make sure they are on track to graduate.

Coursework or Credit by Exam upon Entry as a Freshman
YSU Course Subject and Title Credits YSU Course Subject and Title Credits
ENGL 1550 Writing 1 3 CHEM 1515/1515L General Chemistry 1 (NS) 4
ENGL 1551 Writing 2 3 SOC 1500 Introduction to Sociology (SS) 3
CMST 1545 Communication Foundations 3 ENGL 2618 American Literature and Diversity (SPA) 3
PHYS 1501/1501L Fundamentals of Physics 1 and lab (NS) 5 PSYC 1560 General Psychology (SS) 3
Total hours completed: 27 hours      
Year 1 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Cr edits
MATH 2623 Survey of Math 3 ECON 2610 (General Education Elective) 3
ART 1540, 1541 or 1542 (AH) 3 MRCH 2625 The World of Fashion 3
HMEC 1550 Human Ecology Professions 1 ACCT 1503 or 2602 Elementary or Financial Accounting 3
PHIL 2625 or 2628 (AH) 3 CSIS 1514 Business Computer Systems 3
FNUT 1551 Normal Nutrition (SPA) 3 Lower division Merchandising course 3
BUS 1500 Exploring Business 3 Elective or minor courses 3
Total 16 Total 18
Year 2 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Cr edits
MGT 2604 Legal Environment of Business 3 MGT 3725 Fundamentals of Management 3
Lower division Merchandising course 3 Upper division MRCH 3
Lower division Merchandising course 3 Elective or minor courses 9
CHFM 3731 Individual and Family Development 3    
MERCH 3705 Textiles 3    
MERCH 3713 Merchandise Buying 3    
Total 18 Total 15
Year 3 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Cr edits
MKTG 3703 Marketing Concepts/Practices 3 MKTG 3709 Retail Marketing 3
MRCH 3730 or 3764 3 MRCH 4877 or 4879 3
HMEC 4836 Internship 3 MRCH 4880 Merchandising Management 3
HMEC 4890 Comm. Contemporary Issues 3 Elective or minor courses 6
Upper division MRCH 6    
Total 18 Total 15