Home Furnishings

The Home Furnishings minor offers students who are interested in the home textile, furnishings and housewares sectors the opportunity to expand their knowledge and diversify their skill set. Throughout the course offerings, students will be exposed to both textile and non-textile aspects of the home industry and its careers, gaining valuable insights into the historical reference, product categories, brand strategies, merchandising techniques, retailers and product management.

This minor is open to all students with the exception of students enrolled in the Home Products Development, B.S. program. 

Minor Coordinator: Shelley E. Kohan

Requirements

The successful completion of at least five (5) courses are required to earn the minor (below).

Completion of the following two (2) required courses:

HP 201  Introduction to Home Products 
HP 231 America at Home: Product Styles from 1900 to Contemporary 

Choose Three (3) Elective Choice Options  

CT 200 Content Design and Research
DD 115 Design Management Collaboration
FM 144 Product Knowledge for Merchandising 
HA 220 History of Interior Design: The Modern Interior as Space and Image
ID 103 Interior Design Merchandising
MG 108 Apparel and Home Textile Products Manufacturing
TS 230 Sustainability and Circularity in the Textile Industry

 

*Semesterly course offerings are subject to change.