Fashion Merchandising
Associate in Science Degree Fashion · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Fashion Merchandising Associate in Science will incorporate general education courses and major coursework to provide students with core skills in fashion merchandising concepts, fashion history, color theory, industry-specific computer programs, and sustainability. Students will also gain knowledge in directed skills related to public relations, creative production, writing for social media, photography, and event planning. Upon completion, students will be prepared for transfer and/or entry-level employment in the fields of retail management, retail buying, e-commerce merchandising, fashion marketing, and retail planning in the fashion industry and related businesses. Program Outcomes:
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will have the general education breadth to transfer to applicable four-year programs.
- Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of retail buying and planning.
- Students will be able to plan, execute and evaluate e-commerce platforms, with special attention to the skills involved in e-commerce merchandising.
- Students will be able to analyze retail markets relevant to industry careers, and develop and execute retail plans.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FASH A110 | Applied Textiles and Design | 3 |
| FASH A115 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FASH A118 | Trend Forecasting | 3 |
| FASH A119 | Introduction to Display and Visual Presentation | 3 |
| FASH A120 | History of Fashion | 1.5 |
| FASH A121 | Street Style | 1.5 |
| FASH A145 | Fashion Reporting and Analysis | 2 |
| FASH A170 | Culture, Dress & Selection | 3 |
| FASH A175 | Applied Color and Design Theory | 3 |
| orART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | |
| FASH A177 | Fashion Merchandising Concepts | 3 |
| FASH A181 | Fashion Internship | 2 |
| FASH A182 | Professional Practices | 2 |
| FASH A190 | Apparel Industry Sustainability: Environmental, Ethical, & Legal Practices | 3 |
| FASH A200 | Fashion Internship Lecture | 1 |
| FASH A210 | Intro to E-Commerce | 3 |
| FASH A215 | Retail E-Commerce Merchandising | 3 |
| FASH A220 | Retail Buying | 3 |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 | 3 |
| Total Major Units | 46 | |
| OCC AS General Education | up to 21 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirements | varies | |
| Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE | 61 | |
Fashion Merchandising Suggested Electives
BUS A118 Introduction to International Business or BUS A118H Introduction to International Business Honors
BUS A239 Professional Communication or MGMT A239 Professional Communication
CIS A132 Business Multimedia and Graphics
DMAD A181 Introduction to Computer Graphics
MKTG A142 Direct Marketing
- Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
- Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| FASH A115 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry |
| FASH A120 | History of Fashion |
| FASH A121 | Street Style |
| FASH A255 | Fashion Illustrating Techniques 1 |
| FASH A177 | Fashion Merchandising Concepts |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FASH A118 |
| FASH A145 |
| FASH A110 |
| FASH A175or ART A110 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| Summer |
|---|
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| FASH A190 |
| FASH A119 |
| FASH A210 |
| FASH A220 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FASH A181 |
| FASH A200 |
| FASH A182 |
| FASH A170 |
| FASH A215 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
- Spring term only
- Same as ID A175, Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 3
- Can be taken during intersession
- Fall term only
- Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 4