M.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences
Design, Merchandising, and Textiles Emphasis
The Design, Merchandising and Textiles graduate program emphasizes the study of historic
clothing and textiles, merchandising of textile and apparel products, and various
aspects of apparel design, including both artistic and functional design options.
Opportunities also exist for the study of a variety of aspects of interior design
and textile science. Faculty members are actively engaged in research and creative
scholarship on a variety of topics. One of the goals of this program is the integration
of knowledge from the arts and humanities, natural sciences and social sciences, and
the application of this knowledge to the solution of human problems and the enhancement
of human potential.
Application Information
Application packets for Fall entry are due no later than March 1.
Requirements for all applicants:
- A bachelor’s degree based on a four-year curriculum from an institution accredited
by one of the regional associations of the Commission on Institution of Higher Education
or equivalent.
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in the previous degree.
International students, in addition to the requirements above, must also meet the following requirements:
- A minimum Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 540 on the
written exam or 76 on the internet-based exam. UW will also accept a minimum score
of 6.0 on the IETLS exam or certification of level 112 ELS completion in lieu of the
TOEFL requirements. Applicants from an English speaking country or those who have
attended a U.S. institution within one year preceding application to UW may request
a waiver through the Office of Admissions: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/international/english-alternatives.html
- If you are accepted to our program, the Office of Admissions will request evidence of adequate financial resources to fill out your I-20 in preparation for
your visa.
To apply, please complete the Online Application and upload the following:
- Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended are required for consideration to our program; official transcripts will be required by the Office of Admissions if you are recommended to
admissions with a Departmental Approval.
- Names and contact information for at least 3 people who will provide letters of recommendation
about your preparedness and/or qualifications for the desired graduate degree program
- A statement of intent that includes:
- Why you are seeking this degree
- Your specific research interests
- How your educational, research, work, and/or other experiences have shaped your educational
and research interests
- The faculty member(s) you are interested in working with and how your research interests
and experiences fit with that mentor
- A brief resume or curriculum vitae
Please note that we cannot grant Application Fee waivers.
International applicants must also upload:
- GRE scores
- unofficial GRE scores are acceptable for consideration by the Department of Family and Consumer
Sciences
- Official GRE scores will be required after acceptance by the Office of Admissions
- TOEFL or IELTS scores
Please note that we cannot grant GRE waivers