Interim Dean, School of Design and Engineering: G Cromarty, 215.951.2596 Phone, Cromartyg@ PhilaU.edu
Assistant Dean: M.A. Sunderland, 215.951.2979 Phone, sunderlandm@philau.edu
Program Director: Claire Beevers: M.S. in Textile Design. 215.951.2511 Phone, beeversc@PhilaU.edu.
Program Director: Brian George, Ph.D.: M.S. in Textile Engineering. 215.951.2782 Phone, georgeb@PhilaU.edu.
Campus Location: Main Campus
M.S. in Textile Design
M.S. in Textile Engineering
B.S./M.S. in Fashion Apparel Studies*
B.S./M.S. in Textile Design*
* See undergraduate catalog for curriculum details.
The M.S. in Textiles programs are intended to develop the student’s analytical, creative and problem-solving skills appropriate to a professional person seeking a senior position in the textile or related industries.
Through common core courses, the M.S. in Textiles programs bring together graduate students with differing professional goals and interests within the textile field.
In the planning of the programs, careful attention has been given to ensure that: (1) there is balance between theory and practice; (2) the student is able to develop research skills and capabilities; and (3) the student has a culminating capstone experience during the final semester, through the completion of a technical research project, a scholarly thesis, a marketing project or a design collection.
The course credits are spread over three stages. In the case of full-time students, this would equate to three to four semesters, assuming that no foundation courses are required. The availability and rotation of courses at each stage of the program for part-time students is monitored to ensure that students follow the courses in the correct sequence.
The curriculum includes foundation courses and core courses, as well as elective courses. The elective courses are chosen in consultation with the student’s academic advisor.
The foundation course requirements will vary according to the applicant’s completed undergraduate major, as well as the selected textile specialization.
Applicants will be advised on an individual basis by the graduate program director concerning prerequisites and the required foundation courses or equivalent undergraduate courses which need to be taken, or possible exemptions where appropriate.