Cal State Northridge Fashion Design and Merchandising, Option in Textiles
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Fashion Design and Merchandising, Option in Textiles transfers starts with FCS 160, FCS 170 and FCS 253; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Northridge Fashion Design and Merchandising, Option in Textiles Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Fashion Design and Merchandising, Option in Textiles major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major preparation courses
Complete all of these
- FCS 160 Introductory Textiles
- FCS 170 Creative Expression in Family Environmental Sciences
- FCS 253 Introduction to Fashion
- FCS 256 Global Fashion Production
- FCS 271 Styling and Personal Appearance
- FCS 271L Styling and Personal Appearance Lab
Required
- FCS 260 Textiles: Daily Use
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Additional major preparation courses
1 of these
- CHEM 100 Principles of Chemistry and CHEM 100L Principles of Chemistry Lab
- CHEM 110 Chemistry in Action and CHEM 110L Chemistry in Action Laboratory
Electives
1 of these
- FCS 250 Apparel Construction II and FCS 250L Apparel Construction II Laboratory
- FCS 257 Fashion Merchandising Basics and Principles
- FCS 277 Fashion CAD and FCS 277L Fashion CAD Lab
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Northridge have a Fashion Design and Merchandising, Option in Textiles major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Fashion Design and Merchandising, Option in Textiles (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Fashion Design and Merchandising, Option in Textiles?
Cal State Northridge's Fashion Design and Merchandising, Option in Textiles major preparation includes FCS 160, FCS 170, FCS 253, FCS 256, FCS 271 and FCS 271L, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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