Apparel Concentrations, The Apparel Computer Systems Technology Concentration, The Apparel Systems Technology Concentration, Textile Concentrations, Apparel/Textile Engineering Technology -  Bachelor of Science, Minor in Apparel/Textile Engineering Technology, Apparel/Textile Engineering Technology Faculty, Course Descriptions

Apparel/Textile Engineering Technology
(Bachelor of Science Degree Offered)

The apparel/textile industry is one of the largest in the United States. Dealing with fibers and their almost innumerable end uses; this vast industrial complex includes:
 

From the sourcing and testing of raw materials to the shipment and sale of the finished product, this industry offers creative and challenging careers. There are excellent opportunities for qualified people to move rapidly into executive-level positions. Both apparel and textile concentrations are available for study at SPSU.

APPAREL CONCENTRATIONS:

The Apparel Computer Systems Technology Concentration
Recent advances in computer technology have transformed the creative processes involved in the product development and production of apparel products into a network of computer systems. Students and graduates work with new equipment and technologies, computers and software to create quality products in a fast-paced environment.
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The Apparel Systems Technology Concentration
The business of designing, producing/sourcing, and distributing sewn products such as apparel is one of the largest and most important industries in the USA. Excellent starting salaries, rapid advancement, job diversity, and travel are just some of the benefits to apparel technology graduates. The challenge is to use engineering and management principles to create apparel better, faster and more profitably.
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TEXTILE CONCENTRATIONS:

The US textile industry is the most efficient high-tech manufacturer of textiles in the world and instrumental in today's global marketplace. Each year the industry invests more than $2 billion in new plants and equipment to remain competitive. Computer-driven operations, robotics, and lasers are common sights in many facilities. The industry offers a wide range of interesting and exciting careers. There is a great demand for scientists, engineers, chemists, and computer specialists as well as technologically trained individuals to manage state-of-the-art equipment.

Students may choose one of the following:

• Textile Engineering Technology
• Textile Chemistry
• Textile Management

*PHYS 1111K and PHYS 1112K  are required for Textile Engineering Technology Concentration.  If they are not taken to satisfy Area D, Lab Science requirement, the physics courses will replace IET 4422 and MATH 2254 as requirements.

**CHEM 2510 or CHEM 2511K may be substituted for ATET 2900.
 

**CHEM 2510 or CHEM 2511K may be substituted for ATET 2900.
 

*PHYS 1111K and PHYS 1112K are required for Textile Chemistry concentration.  If they are not taken to satisfy Area D, Lab Science requirement, the physics courses will replace ECON 1101, ATET 4810 and MATH 2254 as requirements.
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Minor in Apparel/Textile Engineering Technology

To be eligible for a minor in Apparel/Textile Engineering Technology, the student must complete 18 credit hours from the following courses with at least 9 hours of upper division course work:
 

Apparel/Textile Engineering Technology Faculty