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According to some, clothes make the man and the men and women of the fashion design industry couldn't agree more. To gain entry into the fashion industry you'll need imagination, an eye for color and style, and a more often than not, a degree in fashion design or the applied arts.

Most fashion industry employers require a degree in applied arts that includes coursework in basic design, textiles, color theory, ornamentation, and fashion trends. Most programs that lead to degrees in fashion design and applied arts take two and four years and can be found in colleges, universities and technical institutes all over the United States.

Fashion designers preparing for a degree program should seek out courses in applied arts, design, sewing, and crafts. A strong esthetic sense, color appreciation and an acute attention to detail are among the most prized skills of a fashion designer, and participation in experiences that develop those skills is encouraged.



Stratford Career Institute
Stratford Career Institute Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.

  • Fashion Merchandising and Design
  • Sewing and Dressmaking
  • Art
International Academy of Design & Technology Online
International Academy of Design & Technology Online First and foremost, the Academy's faculty comprises industry-experienced creative professionals in graphic design, web design and web development. IADT Online's faculty infuses every virtual classroom with enthusiasm, understanding and real-world perspectives.

Designed around the current, real-world demand for knowledgeable, skilled professionals in a wide range of creative industries, IADT Online's curriculum is continually updated to meet the needs of today's changing global marketplace for creative professionals.

From the time they enroll through the day they graduate, the focus of Academys Career Services Department is to prepare students with the portfolio samples, interviewing skills and confidence to pursue and achieve a rewarding career.

When the latest technology hooks up with the power of a broadband Internet connection, amazing things become possible for motivated students who have the talent to think visually and communicate graphically!

  • Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising
  • Bachelor of Science in Retail Merchandise Management
  • Associate of Science in Retail Merchandise Management
  • Associate of Science in Building Information Modeling
Berkeley College
Berkeley College Widely recognized as unique among colleges and universities, Berkeley College offers a proven approach to career education that provides students with a competitive edge and the skills sought by employers.

  • AAS, Fashion Marketing & Mgmt
  • BBA, Fashion Marketing & Mgmt
  • BS in Fashion Marketing & Management
Jewelry & Watch Repair School of New England
Jewelry & Watch Repair School of New England Welcome to the Jewelry & Watch Repair School of New England! Here, you will turn your interest in jewelry, watches, and clocks into practical, real world experience in the jewelry repair, clock repair, and watch repair industries. Our correspondence courses allow you to study at home at a comfortable pace, while our video-guided lessons get you repairing watches, clocks, and jewelry right away.

  • Master Watchmaker
  • Restringing & Engraving
  • Beginning & Intermediate Watch Repair
  • Clock Repair
  • Beginning & Intermediate Jewelry Repair
Stevens-Henager Online
Stevens-Henager Online For more than 119 years, Stevens-Henager College, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), has worked to train generations of graduates for new careers. Our programs have been developed for independent online study by educational experts, instructional designers, and technology professionals. All of our programs feature course materials that are designed to help students develop the real-world knowledge and skills they need to apply on the job. Online programs are offered by Stevens-Henager College Salt Lake City/Murray.

  • Associate of Applied Science in Business Management and Accounting with Retail Sales Management Emphasis
Penn Foster Schools
Penn Foster Schools Penn Foster offers affordable, self-paced career-focused distance education programs in fields like business, criminal justice, health services, technology, engineering, paralegal studies and more.

  • Jewelry Design and Repair
  • Dressmaking & Design
Westwood College
Westwood College

Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.



  • Associate Degree - CAD/Architectural Drafting
Ashworth College
Ashworth College Get the hands-on training and skills it takes to succeed with Ashworth College, a respected, worldwide leader in distance education. Study at the times and places most convenient for you.

  • Jewelry Design and Repair