Fashion Merchandising and Design: Fashion Merchandising-Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Track
Program Transfer Guide
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Effective
Fall, 2023 - Current
Instruction Methods
In person
About the Program
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
The department participates in the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Visiting Student Program (located in New York City). Fashion Merchandising and design majors who meet eligibility requirements may opt to spend one year (junior year) at FIT for an additional degree (A.A.S.) in advertising and marketing communications. Students return to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to complete the four-year program and receive both degrees at graduation. To complement their program, students may choose to complete electives that focus on advertising, journalism, communication, or visual presentation. With appropriate courses taken as electives, students can pursue careers in fashion reporting, advertising, or graphic design.