Apparel and Textiles

Make your career a fashion statement

Do you love fashion? Does the world of designing, creating, styling or selling apparel and accessories intrigue you? Do you love to make things?

Turn what you love into a career.

Enroll in the apparel and textiles program at Metropolitan Community College and explore the things you love to do and develop the skills and talent to make them your career.

A degree that fits perfectly

You'll earn a two-year associate in applied science degree with one of two focuses:

• Design and Product Development - courses list
• Merchandising and Marketing - courses list

Or you can earn a one-year certificate:

• Design and Product Development - courses list
• Merchandising Entrepreneurship - courses list

The two-year Associate in Applied Science degree will prepare you for immediate entry into the world of fashion or paves the way for a bachelor's degree. One-year Certificate programs are designed for students who wish to develop a specific technical skill set to enhance current employment or business development opportunities.

Our program is fully accredited and networks with the apparel and textile program at University of Missouri-Columbia and other programs across the country.

Degree and Certificate programs offer:

• Hands-on, industry-focused course of study
• Award-winning faculty with industry experience
• Affordability
• Excellent resources and connections to the industry