60 hours

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: Evaluation of transcripts – GPA of at least 3.0 Three letters of recommendation Applicant's statement of goals including research interests Resume (summary of educational background and relevant experiences) GRE scores are not required for admissions in TMI graduate programs due to the program's holistic standards of admissions A master's degree is required to apply for a Ph.D. International students - official TOEFL or IELTS scores. **Note: As of July 1, 2023, the Duolingo English Test will no longer be accepted as a test of English proficiency in graduate admissions

International Merchandising Ph.D. Emphasis:

TXMI 4520/6520

Apparel and Textile Economics

3

TXMI 8050

Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors Research Methods

3

TXMI 8240

Advanced Topics in Retailing

3

TXMI 8260

Advanced Topics in Consumer Behavior

3

TXMI 8270

Merchandising Theories and Methodologies

3

TXMI 8280

Museum Issues in Clothing and Textiles

3

TXMI 8290

Fashion Theory

3

TXMI 8500

Contemporary Topics in Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors

3

TXMI 8900  *

Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors Seminar

1

TXMI 9000

Doctoral Research

1-12

TXMI 9010  ^

Directed Research

1-12

TXMI 9300  (min. 6 hours)

Doctoral Dissertation

1-12

Choose a minimum of 6 credit hour(s) from the following:

Research Methodology courses not including TXMI 8050

Supporting Area (12 hours) 12 hours from any graduate courses approved by a major professor in areas closely aligned to the student’s research emphasis

*(1 hour, 8 semesters; total of 8 credit hours) ^(Direct Research 1-12 hours)

Polymer, Fiber, and Textile Sciences Ph.D. Emphasis:

TXMI 8400

Biomaterials Based on Polymers, Fibers, and Textiles

3

TXMI 8420

Polymer Science I

3

TXMI 8430

Chemical and Instrumental Analysis of Nanostructured Polymer Materials

3

TXMI 8480

Polymer Science II: Physical Properties of Polymeric Materials

3

TXMI 8900  ^

Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors Seminar

1

TXMI 9000  *

Doctoral Research

1-12

Choose 6 credit hour(s) from the following:

TXMI 9300

Doctoral Dissertation

1-12

*At least 25 hours for the program are required (recommended 3-5 for the first two semesters and 6-9 hours for the following semesters) ^(1 hour, 8 semesters; total of 8 credit hours)

Polymer, Fiber and Textie Sciences Ph.D. Degree Program

Elective courses vary by "Focus Area" and will be selected in consultation with an advisory committee.

GRSC 7001  *

GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar

1

GRSC 7770  **

Graduate Teaching Seminar

1-3

*Required by the UGA Graduate School **Required for graduate students receiving a teaching assistantship

Polymer, Fiber and Textile Sciences Ph.D. Degree Program

Selection of Major Professor and Advisory Committee Approved Program of Study Comprehensive Exam Final Oral Examination/Defense (Dissertation Research)

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

Recent graduates from the Ph.D. program hold a variety of positions in industry, academia, and museums at institutions around the world.

New York Peru

Internships provide an opportunity to explore future careers through hands-on experience. Opportunities in the fashion industry include intern with retailers, manufacturers, showrooms, design houses, and fashion magazines. Opportunities in the textile field include sustainability research and bio-medical textile development.

Students are encouraged to display research through presentations and publications.

The Textiles, Merchandising, and Interior Department also offers an M.S. program in Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors with several different emphasis and focus areas.