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School of Merchandising and Hospitality ManagementMain OfficeChilton Hall, 331P.O. Box 311100Denton, TX 76203-1100(940) 565-2436Fax: (940) 565-4348Web site: www.smhm.unt.edu

Judith C. Forney, DeanJohnny Sue Reynolds, Associate Dean

FacultyProfessors Clay, Forney, LaBrecque, Reynolds, Tas. Associate Professors Brandon, Connors, Crutsinger, Dopson, Getty, Josiam, Kennon, Kinley. Assistant Professors Jackson, E. Kim, H. Kim, Knight. Lecturers Foster, Sanchez, Whitaker.

Introduction The School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management’s mission is to prepare professionals for careers in the fashion, hospitality and home furnishings industries. Graduates are employed as buyers; manufacturing representatives; showroom managers; department and specialty store managers; restaurant, hotel and club managers; food service directors; airline catering directors; and cruise line hospitality managers. The School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management operates as one unit but is organized into informal divisions based on the following programs:

Hospitality Management The mission of the hospitality management division is to educate students for management and leadership positions in the hospitality industry and to contribute to the profession through teaching excel-lence, research, publication, consultation and service activities.

Merchandising The mission of the merchandising division is to integrate education, leadership and research experiences that contribute to critical analyses

of merchandising strategies as they relate to the development, distribution, evaluation and use of fash-ion-oriented products in the consumer-driven global market. Effective leaders are developed through core competencies that include solving complex prob-lems, generating new knowledge, communicating effectively, and creating new product and business strategies. These core competencies are achieved through innovative curricula, laboratory experi-ences, applied technology, research activities and industry involvement. A merchandising degree can lead to careers in the multifaceted industry, including product development, manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing. Graduates are employed as buyers, store managers, e-merchandisers, manufacturing represen-tatives and sourcing specialists.

Academic Advising Information regarding academic matters is avail-able in the office of the dean. Advising for entering freshmen and transfer students is available from Student Services in the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management. The associate dean and stu-dent services staff answer questions concerning degree plans, application of transfer credit, general academic requirements, policies and procedures, and assist students in the selection and sequencing of courses.

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Programs of Study The school offers undergraduate and graduate programs and certificates in the following areas: • Bachelor of Science with a major in electronic

merchandising;• Bachelor of Science with a major in home furnish-

ings merchandising; • Bachelor of Science with a major in hospitality

management;• Bachelor of Science with a major in merchandising; • Master of Science with a major in hospitality man-

agement; and• Master of Science with a major in merchandising. Students may pursue teacher certification in Family and Consumer Sciences (grades 8-12) and in Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science (grades 8-12) under the Bachelor of Science with a major in hospi-tality management. The School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management, in collaboration with the College of Business Administration, offers the following dual degrees:• Master of Business Administration/Master of

Science with a major in merchandising; and• Master of Business Administration/Master of

Science with a major in hospitality management. The School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management offers the following 12-hour graduate academic certificates:• Merchandising; and• Hospitality Management.

Degree Requirements and the University Core Curriculum Occasionally a course required for a degree may also satisfy a requirement of the University Core Cur-riculum. In addition to taking the required course, a student may elect to take a different course from among those available to fulfill that core requirement; doing so, however, may add to the total number of hours required for the degree. Students who have questions regarding degree and core requirements should consult a degree program adviser.

Bachelor of Science This school offers the Bachelor of Science degree with majors in electronic merchandising, home furnishings merchandising, hospitality management, and merchandising. The school also offers teacher certifications in Family and Consumer Science and in Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science.

Degree Requirements – Non–Teacher Certification The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science.1. Hours Required and General/School Require-ments: A minimum of 124 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “General University Requirements” in the Academics section of this catalog and the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management requirements.2. Major Requirements: SMHM Core (required for all non-teacher certification SMHM majors): 15 hours, including SMHM 1450, 3450, 4500 (6) and 4750; plus the following courses, according to major:Electronic Merchandising: 33 hours (21 advanced), including SMHM 2090, 2360, 2650, 2750, 3510, 3750, 3850, 4090, 4660, and 4850; plus 3 hours to be selected from SMHM 3570, 4000, 4010, 4080.Home Furnishings Merchandising: 45 hours (33-36 advanced), including SMHM 2360, 2400, 2650, 3350, 3405, 3410, 3510, 3570, 3750, 3850, 4080, 4400 and 4660; plus 6 hours to be selected from SMHM 2750, 3650, 4000, 4090, 4850.Hospitality Management: 42 hours (30 advanced), including SMHM 1420 (1), 1470, 1500 (2), 2550, 2800, 3260, 3600, 3700, 4210, 4250, 4260, 4730 and 4820; plus 6 hours to be selected from SMHM 3920, 4000, 4300.Merchandising: 42 hours (27-30 advanced), includ-ing SMHM 1650, 2360, 2490, 2650, 3350, 3370, 3510, 3650, 3750, 3850, 4010 and 4660; plus 6 hours to be selected from SMHM 2750, 4000, 4080, 4090, 4850.3. Other Course Requirements:Electronic Merchandising: Journalism, 3-6 hours: JOUR 2010, 4210; Computer Education and Cogni-tive Systems, 6 hours: CECS 3220 and 3260; Business, 21-24 hours: ACCT 2010 and 2020, BCIS 2610, DSCI 2710, MKTG 3650 and 4600; plus 3-6 hours from the following: MKTG 3720, 4620, 4630.Home Furnishings Merchandising: BCIS 2610 and ECON 1100.Hospitality Management: BCIS 2610, ACCT 2010, MGMT 3720 and ECON 1100. Students must choose one of the following two options:• Hospitality Industry Business: SMHM 2480, 3200,

3300 and 4480; or• Business Foundations (will lead to a business

minor): ACCT 2020, BLAW 3430, FINA 3770 and MKTG 3650.

Merchandising: BCIS 2610 and ECON 1100.4. Minor Requirements: a business foundations minor of 18 hours:

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Home Furnishings Merchandising: ACCT 2010 and 2020, MGMT 3720, MKTG 3650 and 4600, and FINA 3770.Merchandising: ACCT 2010 and 2020, MGMT 3720, MKTG 3650 and 4600, and FINA 3770.5. Electives: See four-year plan.6. Other Requirements: • English courses must be sequenced as follows:

ENGL 1310 or 1313, 2700.• Student must complete ENGL 1310 or 1313 and

2700, ECON 1100 and 1110, MATH 1190 (or higher) or 1400 (or higher), BCIS 2610, and ACCT 2010 and 2020 and have a minimum of 45 hours completed before being allowed to enroll in the required upper-division business courses. ACCT 2010 and 2020 must have grades of C or better.

• Students enrolled in SMHM 4500 may not enroll in more than three additional classes during either long term/semester (fall or spring) when complet-ing the internship. A student may not enroll in more than one additional class during each summer term when completing the internship.

• A grade of C or above must be earned in each Mer-chandising and Hospitality Management (SMHM) course completed in residence or transferred to UNT.

Degree Requirements – Teacher Certification The school offers the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in hospitality management leading to certification in Family and Consumer Science (grades 8-12) and Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science (grades 8-12).1. Hours Required and General/College Require-ments: A minimum of 128-138 semester hours of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “General University Requirements” in the Academics section of the catalog and the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management requirements, plus requirements for teacher certifica-tion as outlined by the College of Education.2. Major Requirements:Family and Consumer Sciences: 70 hours, includ-ing DFEC 2033, 2313, 3113, 3123, 3323, 4011, 4233, 4243, 4253, 4413, 4433; SMHM 1420, 1450 (may be used to satisfy Wellness requirement of the Univer-sity Core Curriculum), 1470, 1500, 1650, 2400, 2550, 2650, 3450 (may be used to satisfy the Communica-tion requirement of the University Core Curriculum), 3700, 3750, 4750 (may be used to satisfy the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum); 6 hours (advanced) from hospitality management.Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science: 69 hours, including DFEC 4133, 4413; SMHM 1420, 1450 (may be used to satisfy Wellness requirement of the

University Core Curriculum), 1470, 1500, 2400, 2550, 3260, 3450 (may be used to satisfy the Communica-tion requirement of the University Core Curriculum), 3700, 4210, 4250, 4500 (6), 4730, 4750 (may be used to satisfy the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Stud-ies requirement of the University Core Curriculum), 4820; 18 hours of electives.3. Other Course Requirements (6 hours): BIOL 2380 (may be used to satisfy the Natural Science requirement of the University Core Curriculum) and DFEC 1013 (may be used to satisfy the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum).4. Electives: See major requirements.5. Other Requirements:

a. Admission to Teacher Education: Prior to enrolling in the first education courses, students must have:• completed a minimum of 60 semester hours,

including the University Core Curriculum. (See “University General Requirements” in the Academics section of this catalog. Programs in teacher education require specific courses contained in parts of the University Core Curric-ulum to satisfy particular degree requirements. Students should consult program advisers for best choices in the core.);

• a 2.75 UNT GPA;• a 2.75 overall GPA (includes courses transferred

to UNT, plus all courses taken at UNT);• passed the THEA test (with test scores of 240

reading; 230 math and 220 writing; contact the Student Advising Office in Matthews Hall, Room 105, for further information on the THEA requirement); and

• formally applied and been admitted to Teacher Education through the College of Education through the College of Education Student Advis-ing Office in Matthews Hall, Room 105.

b. Professional Education Requirements (21 hours):• Pedagogy (12 hours): EDSE 3800, 3830, 4070,

4840;• Reading/English/Language Arts (3 hours): EDSE

4060;• Internship (Student Teaching) (6 hours): EDSE

4108-4118.c. Eligibility for Teacher Certification and Endorsements: Teacher certification is a func-tion of the State Board for Educator Certification. Completion of the bachelor’s degree and the re-quired education courses does not necessarily result in certification by the agency. In order to receive recommendation for teacher certification through the University of North Texas, students must have:

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• successfully completed an approved teacher edu-cation program for the preparation of secondary teachers;

• successfully completed student teaching, includ-ing attendance at appropriate seminars and passing a comprehensive teacher preparation examination; and

• passed the content examination from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Students completing course requirements for the Human Development and Family Studies teacher certificate will be eligible to apply to the National Council of Family Relations for the Certified Family Life Educator credential. Students completing course requirements for the Family and Consumer Science teacher certificate will be eligible to apply to the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences for the Certified Family and Consumer Sciences credential.

Degree Plan Each student should have a degree plan prepared by the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Man-agement Student Services. This degree plan should be made by the end of the freshman year. Transfer students should have degree plans prepared during their first term/semester at UNT.

Minors in Merchandising and Hospitality Management The minor requires at least 18 hours, including 6 advanced. To receive a minor in any of the Mer-chandising and Hospitality Management programs, a grade of C or above must be earned in each Merchan-dising and Hospitality Management (SMHM) course completed in residence or transferred to UNT.

Minor in Hospitality Management SMHM 1420, 1450*, 1470, 1500 and 2800, plus two of the following courses: SMHM 2550, 3260, 3700, 3920, 4210, 4300 and 4750**.* SMHM 1450, Principles of Nutrition, satisfies the Well-ness requirement of the University Core Curriculum.** SMHM 4750, Managing a Diverse Work Force, satisfies the Diversity in the United States requirement of the University Core Curriculum.

Minor in Home Furnishings Merchandising SMHM 2360, 2400, 3510, 3570 and 4400; plus 3 hours to be selected from: SMHM 3350, 3750, 3850, 4080, and 4850.

Minor in Merchandising with a Fashion Emphasis SMHM 1650, 2490, 2650, 3510 and 4010, plus one of the following courses: SMHM 3350, 3370, 3650, 4000 or 4080.

Minor in Merchandising with a Fashion Merchandise Development Emphasis SMHM 1650, 2490, 2650, 3650 and 4850, plus one of the following courses: SMHM 3750, 4000, 4010, 4080 or 4090.

Graduate Programs The School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management offers two Master of Science degree programs:• hospitality management, • merchandising. The School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management, in collaboration with the College of Business Administration, offers the following dual degrees:• Master of Business Administration/Master of Science

with a major in hospitality management; and• Master of Business Administration/Master of Science

with a major in merchandising. The School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management offers the following 12-hour graduate academic certificates:• Merchandising; and• Hospitality Management. For information, consult the Graduate Catalog.

Scholarships Information about the following scholarships may be obtained by writing to the Associate Dean, School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management, P.O. Box 311100, Denton, TX 76203-1100. Completed scholarship applications are due February 1 in the office of the dean of the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management. A mini-mum GPA of 3.0 is required for academic awards, unless otherwise noted. To keep a scholarship, a student must maintain:• 3.0 GPA each term/semester and 3.0 overall GPA;• status as a major in the School of Merchandis-

ing and Hospitality Management, taking required courses on degree plan and enrolling in at least one SMHM class per term/semester;

• full-time status (i.e., 12 credit hours for under-graduate students and 9 credit hours for graduate students); and

• active status as a SMHM Student Ambassador.

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The following scholarships may be awarded to either merchandising or hospitality management majors:

Bobye J. Riney SophomoreDean Suzanne V. LaBrecqueEllen L. Flottman JuniorFlorence I. ScoularFreshman Scholarship–John W. and Fannie L.

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Freshman The following scholarships are awarded to merchandising majors:

Bette Bunge MacArthur MemorialFurniture Library Association AwardJack Finger MemorialJC Penney MerchandisingMerchandising Board of GovernorsMurray MunvesNordstromPier 1 ImportsTargetVan Wyk

The following scholarships are awarded to hospitality management majors:

Alladin Hussein MemorialBanfi Vintners Ben E. KeithBillie L. ParkerChancellor’s HRMCity Club of Fort Worth Work/StudyColin Ridgeway MemorialDon Paul and Esther Smith MemorialFelcor Lodging Trust FundFriday’s Hospitality Worldwide Work/StudyGuerra Family EndowmentHiram WalkerHospitality Management Board of GovernorsJerry W. DickensonJ.T. WhitakerKFC Work/StudyLes Dames d’EscoffierLucille MurchisonMarriottMarriott International FreshmanNational Association of College and University

Food Service (NACUFS), Region VIINetwork of Executive Women in HospitalityNewman FoundationPFS

Roundtable for Women in FoodserviceRuby Nell McMahan RuthSpringcreek Barbeque Texas Hill Country Wine and Food FestivalTexas Hotel and Motel Personnel AssociationWorthington Hotel Work/Study

Accreditatation Hospitality management is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) [P.O. Box 400, Oxford, MD 21654; (410) 226-5527].

Courses of Instruction All Courses of Instruction are located in one sec-tion at the back of this catalog.

Course and Subject Guide The “Course and Subject Guide,” found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.

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BS with a Major in Electronic Merchandising

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. *See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.

BS with a Major in Electronic Merchandising

FRESHMAN YEARFALL HOURSECON 1100, Principles of Microeconomics

(may be used to satisfy Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement*) 3

ENGL 1310, College Writing, or ENGL 1313, Computer Assisted College Writing I* 3

HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3JOUR 2010, Principles of Advertising 3SMHM 2090, Introduction to Electronic

Merchandising 3Total 15

SOPHOMORE YEARFALL HOURSACCT 2010, Accounting Principles I

(Financial Accounting) 3BCIS 2610, Introduction to Computers in

Business 3HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3PSCI 1040, American Government* 3SMHM 2750, Consumers in a Global Market

(may be used to satisfy Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement*) 3

Elective 1Total 16

JUNIOR YEARFALL HOURSCECS 3260, Web Authoring 3MKTG 3650, Principles of Marketing 3SMHM 3750, Consumer Studies in Apparel

and Home Furnishings 3SMHM 3850, Promotion of Apparel and Home

Furnishings 3Natural Sciences* 4Total 16

SENIOR YEARFALL HOURS MKTG 4600, Retailing 3SMHM 4660, Advanced Merchandising

Applications 3SMHM 4750, Managing a Diverse Workforce 3SMHM Elective 3Humanities* 3Total 15

FRESHMAN YEARSPRING HOURSECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics 3ENGL 2700, Technical Writing* 3MATH 1190, Business Calculus 3SMHM 2360, Aesthetics and Environment 3SMHM 2650, Textiles 3Elective 1Total 16

SOPHOMORE YEARSPRING HOURSACCT 2020, Accounting Principles II

(Managerial Accounting) 3CECS 3220, Computer Graphics 3MSCI 2710, Data Description and Analysis

with Spreadsheets 3PSCI 1050, American Government* 3SMHM 1450, Principles of Nutrition* 3Visual and Performing Arts* 3Total 18

JUNIOR YEARSPRING HOURSSMHM 3450, Presentation Techniques 3SMHM 3510, Merchandising Problems 3SMHM 4090, Virtual Merchandising 3MKTG or JOUR Elective 3Natural Sciences* 4Total 16

SENIOR YEARSPRING HOURSSMHM 4500, Internship in Merchandising

and Hospitality Managment 6SMHM 4850, Brand Development 3MKTG or JOUR Elective 3Total 12

Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan.

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Major in Home Furnishings Merchandising

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. *See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.

BS with a Major in Home Furnishings Merchandising (Business Minor)

FRESHMAN YEARFALL HOURSECON 1100, Principles of Microeconomics 3ENGL 1310, College Writing I, or ENGL 1313,

Computer Assisted College Writing I* 3HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3SMHM 2360, Aesthetics and the Environment 3SMHM 2400, Introduction to the Furniture

Industry 3Total 15

SOPHOMORE YEARFALL HOURSACCT 2010, Accounting Principles I

(Financial Accounting) 3BCIS 2610, Introduction to Computers in

Business 3PSCI 1040, American Government* 3SMHM 3570, Decorative Accessories

Merchandising 3SMHM 3850, Promotion of Apparel and

Home Furnishings 3Elective 1Total 16

JUNIOR YEARFALL HOURSMGMT 3720, Organizational Behavior 3SMHM 3405, Drawing and Planning for

Home Furnishings 3SMHM 3750, Consumer Studies in Apparel

and Home Furnishings 3Humanities* 3Natural Sciences* 4Total 16

SENIOR YEARFALL HOURSMKTG 4600, Retailing 3SMHM 4080, Merchandising Ventures 3SMHM 4660, Advanced Merchandising

Applications 3SMHM 4750, Managing a Diverse Workforce

(may be used to satisfy Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement*) 3

Visual and Performing Arts* 3Total 15

FRESHMAN YEARSPRING HOURSECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics* 3ENGL 1320, College Writing II, or

ENGL 2700, Technical Writing* 3HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3MATH 1190, Business Calculus, or

MATH 1400, College Math with Calculus* 3SMHM 2650, Textiles 3Total 15

SOPHOMORE YEARSPRING HOURSACCT 2020, Accounting Principles II

(Managerial Accounting) 3MKTG 3650, Principles of Marketing 3PSCI 1050, American Government* 3SMHM 1450, Principles of Nutrition (may

be used to satisfy Wellness requirement*) 3SMHM 3350, Survey of Historic and

Contemporary Styles 3SMHM 3450, Presentation Techniques 3Total 18

JUNIOR YEARSPRING HOURSSMHM 3410, CAD for Home Furnishings 3SMHM 3510, Merchandising Problems 3SMHM 4400, Estimating for Home Furnishings 3SMHM Elective 3Elective 1Natural Sciences* 4Total 17

SENIOR YEARSPRING HOURSFINA 3770, Finance 3SMHM 4500, Internship in Merchandising

and Hospitality Management 6SMHM Elective 3Total 12

Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan.

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Major in Hospitality Management

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with the program decisions and enrollment. *See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.

BS with a Major in Hospitality Management (Business Foundations Minor)

FRESHMAN YEARFALL HOURSECON 1100, Principles of Microeconomics 3ENGL 1310, College Writing I, or

ENGL 1313, Computer Assisted College Writing I* 3

HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3SMHM 1420, Food Sanitation 1SMHM 1470, Introduction to Professional

Food Preparation 3SMHM 1500, Orientation to the

Hospitality Industry 2Total 15

SOPHOMORE YEARFALL HOURSACCT 2010, Accounting Principles I

(Financial Accounting) 3BCIS 2610, Introduction to Computers in

Business 3BIOL 2380, Microbiology for the Food

Services* 4PSCI 1040, American Government* 3SMHM 2800, Foundations of International

Travel and Tourism 3Elective 1Total 17

JUNIOR YEARFALL HOURSMGMT 3720, Organizational Behavior 3SMHM 3260, Resort and Club

Management 3SMHM 3600, Management of Human

Resources in the Hospitality Industry 3SMHM 3700, Hotel Operations 3SMHM 4210, Hospitality Cost Controls 3SMHM Elective 3Total 18

SENIOR YEARFALL HOURSSMHM 3200, Hospitality Industry Law 3SMHM 4730, Hotel and Restaurant

Management Systems 3SMHM 4750, Managing a Diverse Workforce

(may be used to satisfy Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement*) 3

SMHM Elective 3Visual and Performing Arts* 3Total 15

FRESHMAN YEARSPRING HOURSECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics 3ENGL 1320 College Writing II, or

ENGL 2700, Technical Writing* 3HIST 2620, United States History

Since 1865* 3MATH 1190, Business Calculus, or MATH

1400, College Math with Calculus* 3SMHM 2550, Restaurant Operations I 3Total 15

SOPHOMORE YEARSPRING HOURSCHEM 1350, The Context of Chemistry* 4PSCI 1050, American Government* 3SMHM 1450, Principles of Nutrition (may

be used to satisfy Wellness requirement*) 3SMHM 2480, Hospitality Industry

Managerial Accounting 3SMHM 3450, Presentation Techniques

(may be used to satisfy Communication requirement*) 3

Elective 1Total 17

JUNIOR YEAR SPRING HOURSSMHM 3300, Hospitality Industry

Marketing and Sales 3SMHM 4250, Quantity Food Production

and Management 3SMHM 4820, Hospitality Properties

Management and Facilities Design 3Elective 3Humanities* 3Total 15

SENIOR YEARSPRING HOURSSMHM 4260, Hospitality Business Strategies 3SMHM 4500, Internship in Merchandising

and Hospitality Management 6SMHM 4480, Hospitality Industry Finance 3Total 12

Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan.

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Major in Merchandising

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. *See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.

BS with a Major in Merchandising (Business Minor)

FRESHMAN YEARFALL HOURSECON 1100, Principles of Microeconomics 3ENGL 1310, College Writing I, or ENGL

1313, Computer Assisted College Writing I* 3

HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3SMHM 2490, Introduction to Fashion

Merchandising 3Elective 3Total 15

SOPHOMORE YEARFALL HOURSACCT 2010, Accounting Principles I

(Financial Accounting) 3HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3PSCI 1040, American Government* 3SMHM 2650, Textiles 3SMHM 3350, Survey of Historic and

Contemporary Styles 3Elective 1Total 16

JUNIOR YEARFALL HOURSMKTG 3650, Principles of Marketing 3SMHM 3510, Merchandising Problems 3SMHM 3650, Textile Evaluation 3SMHM 3750, Consumer Studies in Apparel

and Home Furnishings 3Natural Sciences* 4Total 16

SENIOR YEARFALL HOURSMKTG 4600, Retailing 3SMHM 4010, Global Textile and Apparel

Industries 3SMHM 4660, Advanced Merchandising

Applications 3SMHM 4750, Managing a Diverse Workforce

(may be used to satisfy Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement*) 3

Humanities* 3Total 15

FRESHMAN YEARSPRING HOURSECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics 3ENGL 1320, College Writing II, or

ENGL 2700, Technical Writing* 3MATH 1190, Business Calculus, or MATH

1400, College Math with Calculus* 3SMHM 1650, Apparel Evaluation 3SMHM 2360, Aesthetics and Environment 3Elective 1Total 16

SOPHOMORE YEARSPRING HOURSACCT 2020, Accounting Principles II

(Managerial Accounting) 3BCIS 2610, Introduction to Computers in

Business 3PSCI 1050, American Government* 3SMHM 1450, Principles of Nutrition (may

be used to satisfy Wellness requirement*) 3SMHM 3370, Fashion Theory and Trend

Analysis 3Visual and Performing Arts* 3Total 18

JUNIOR YEARSPRING HOURSMGMT 3720, Organizational Behavior 3SMHM 3450, Presentation Techniques

(may be used to satisfy Communication requirement*) 3

SMHM 3850, Promotion of Apparel and Home Furnishings 3

SMHM Elective 3Natural Sciences* 4Total 16

SENIOR YEARSPRING HOURSFINA 3770, Finance 3SMHM 4500, Internship in Merchandising

and Hospitality Management 6SMHM Elective 3Total 12

Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan.

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