Department of Textiles, Apparel Design & Merchandising Graduate Student Handbook

37 Pages·2014·0.69 MB·English

by  Frances C Lawrence

Department of Textiles,
Apparel Design &
Merchandising
tam.lsu.edu

Graduate Student Handbook

MS and PhD Degrees in
Human Ecology

Fall 2014

1
Table of Contents

Introduction
TAM Graduate Faculty
Terminology
Masters Degree
M.S. Course Requirements
M.S. Concentrations in TAM
Minimum Undergraduate Course Preparation for M.S. Students in TAM
Selection of Major Professor
Graduate Advisory Committee
Masters Program of Study
Doctoral Program
Ph.D. Course Requirements
Ph.D. Concentrations in TAM
Minimum Undergraduate Course Preparation for Ph.D. Students in TAM
Selection of Major Professor and Committee
Doctoral Program of Study
General Examination and Research Proposal
Research
Writing the Dissertation
Final Examination/Defense
Publications and Presentations
Authorship

Appendix
Frequently Asked Questions
Partial List of Professional Organizations for TAM
TAM Graduate Scholarships
List of Graduate School Forms and Applications
List of TAM Forms and Applications
TAM Guidelines for Authorship
MS Assessment Survey
Ph.D. Assessment Survey

2
Introduction

This Handbook provides direction and assistance to graduate students and faculty in the
Department of Textiles Apparel Design and Merchandising (TAM). It contains general
information applicable to both MS and PhD students in Human Ecology with concentrations in
TAM. Requirements and procedures specific to each graduate program are discussed in the
Handbook and additional information is available on the TAM web page.
http://www.tam.lsu.edu.

This Handbook is a supplement to the LSU Graduate Bulletin, which is the authoritative
source for academic regulation of the University. It is the responsibility of graduate students to
be familiar with the contents of the Graduate Bulletin as well as this handbook. Students are also
responsible for being aware of and meeting the deadlines printed in the Graduate Calendar,
which may be obtained on-line. https://sites01.lsu.edu/wp/graduateschool/

Please note that due to the recent changes in the university structure and the creation of
the new Department of Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising, the former School of
Human Ecology no longer exists. Currently the graduate degrees for TAM are still under The
rubric Human Ecology. This is expected to change in the future. The Graduate Faculty of the
Department of Textiles, Apparel Design & Merchandising (TAM) values your input regarding
updating and improving the handbook and welcomes comments and suggestions concerning any
aspect of the graduate program in TAM.

TAM Department Head:
Dr. Jenna Tedrick Kuttruff, Doris and Jules Carville Professor
Office: 129 Human Ecology, 578-2282, [email protected]

TAM/HUEC Graduate Advisor:
Dr. Jenna Tedrick Kuttruff, Doris and Jules Carville Professor
Office: 129 Human Ecology, 578-2282, [email protected]

TAM/HUEC Graduate Coordinator:
Mrs. Melinda Mooney, Administrative Coordinator and Graduate Coordinator
Office: 125 Human Ecology, 578- 2448, [email protected]

TAM Graduate Faculty:
Dr. Jenna Tedrick Kuttruff, Doris and Jules Carville Professor
Department Head of Textiles, Apparel Design & Merchandising
Office: 129 Human Ecology, 578-2282, [email protected]
Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1988
Historic and socio-cultural significance of textiles and apparel, analysis; interpretation and
conservation of archaeological textile remains

3
Dr. Chuanlan Liu, Associate Professor
Office: 145 Human Ecology, 578-2400, [email protected]
Ph.D., Auburn University, 2004
Consumer behavior; retail market research; retailing management and apparel merchandising;
entrepreneurship

Dr. Delisia Matthews, Assistant Professor
Office: 143 Human Ecology, 578-7757, [email protected]
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2012
Consumer behavior; fashion consumer groups; branding

Dr. Lisa McRoberts, Assistant Professor
Office: 147 Human Ecology, 578-3957, [email protected]
Ph.D., Florida State University, 2008
Aesthetic and functional design research on posture, fit, body shape analysis; product
development; creativity; couture techniques; sustainability

Dr. Ioan Negulescu, Professor
Office: 231 Human Ecology, Ph: 578-1684, [email protected]
Ph.D., Technical University, 1973
Textile science; chemistry of natural fibers and fiber-forming polymers; physical and chemical
characterization of textiles

Dr. Laurel Romeo, Assistant Professor
Office: 135 Human Ecology, Ph: 578-1724, [email protected]
Iowa State University, 2013
Technology in apparel design and manufacturing; technology in teaching and learning; 3D
garment design; 3D body scanning; apparel fit and body shape; apparel and niche markets;
updating anthropometric data of US population

Dr. Casey Stannard, Assistant Professor
Office: 235 Human Ecology, Ph: 578-2404, [email protected]
Oregon State University, 2014
Role of traditional textile handcrafts in contemporary society; sustainable aspects of apparel
design; social psychological aspects of apparel design; creative scholarship incorporating fiber
art techniques, theory based design, and computer-aided pattern making

TAM Adjunct Faculty:
Carl Kuttruff, Adjunct Associate Professor
Kuttruff and Associates

4
Terminology
While the terminology is common between the M. S. and Ph.D. programs, it may apply to either
or both programs.

 Application for a degree (M.S., Ph. D): Students must file an application for a
degree no later than the registration period for the semester they intend to graduate.
All applications must be signed and filed with the Graduate School.
 Associate Member of the Graduate Faculty: Assistant professors in tenure-track
position, subject to annual review.
 Dean’s Representative: (Ph.D. only): The Dean of the Graduate School appoints an
outside member to the graduate advisory committee to ensure that the general and
final examinations are conducted properly and in a manner consistent with
maintaining program quality, and that students are questioned and treated fairly. The
Dean’s representative is a full voting member of the committee.
 Full Member of the Graduate Faculty: Associate or full professors with tenure,
subject to annual review.
 Graduate Advisor (M.S., Ph.D.): The Graduate Advisor is appointed by the
Department Head. The Graduate Advisor serves as liaison with the Graduate School;
attends Graduate School orientations; networks with other Directors of Graduate
Studies on campus and at state and national levels.
 Graduate Advisory Committee (M.S., Ph. D): The advisory committee includes
the major professor and faculty members representing the major areas of study. The
advisory committee prepares the general exam, evaluates the oral exam and signs off
on the final defense.
 Graduate Faculty (M.S., Ph.D.): Graduate faculty members are either on a tenure
track, have completed the tenure and promotion process or have been appointed to the
graduate faculty because of having particular expertise. Graduate faculty will
generally be assistant, associate, or full professors. Faculty members from other
campuses, such as the LSU AgCenter, Pennington Biomedical Center or LSU Health
Sciences, require approval from the Graduate School for appointment to graduate
faculty. A full graduate faculty member is one who has completed the tenure and
promotion process and is an associate or full professor.
 Institutional Review Board (IRB): To ensure that all research is conducted in an
appropriate and humane manner, any research involving animals or humans must
have approval from the LSU Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
or Institutional Review Board (IRB).
 Major Professor (M.S., Ph.D.): The major professor serves as the student’s mentor
and directs the student’s program. The major professor guides the selection of other
committee members and the program of study.
 Non matriculating student: A student may take a maximum of 6 hours of 7000 level and
an unlimited number of 4000 level courses before being admitted into the graduate program.
This is suggested for students who do not meet all the requirements for full admission into the
graduate program. Students may request that courses taken as a non matriculating student be
transferred into their program of study once accepted into the program. It is the student’s
responsibility to request that courses be transferred and it is the decision of the student’s
graduate advisory committee as to whether the request will be accepted. Non matriculating
students are encouraged to meet with the appropriate faculty member to ensure that any
5
courses taken will count toward their degree if accepted into graduate school. To down load
the request form, visit the LSU Graduate School website.
 Non thesis option: In lieu of a thesis, students choosing this option will complete a final
project which includes a research component with more focus on an industrial issue or
practical application. Students who choose a non-thesis option will have a final exam
comparable to a thesis defense. Students planning to pursue a Ph.D. or an academic career are
not recommended to choose the non-thesis option.
 Program of Study (M.S., Ph.D.): The program of study is an agreement between
the student and his/her department and outlines the student’s individualized class
requirements as determined by the student’s major professor and advisory committee.
Both M.S. and Ph.D. students must file a program of study with the Department of
Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising.
 Research Proposal: All students must submit a written proposal for a research
problem that will become the basis for either their thesis or dissertation. A formal
proposal meeting must be held with the advisory committee.
 TAM (Human Ecology) Graduate Coordinator: The Graduate Coordinator serves
as the liaison between the student, faculty and Graduate School regarding program
requirements and is responsible for submitting documents that have been completed
by the graduate student to the graduate school.

Masters Degree
M.S. Course Requirements

 In the thesis option, a minimum of 24 hours of coursework and 6 hours of thesis credit
(HUEC 8000) is required.
 In the non-thesis option, a minimum of 30 hours of coursework and 6 hours of research
and project development (HUEC 7900) are required.
 For both options, at least half (15-18 hours) of the minimum required credit hours must
be in courses at or above the 7000 level (this includes the 6 hours of 8000/7900 credit).
 Students may be required to complete additional credit hours to make up deficiencies if
entering the program without a background in Textiles, Apparel Design, &
Merchandising.
 Additional coursework and/or thesis hours may be taken at the students’ discretion or on
the recommendation of the major professor and the advisory committee.
 There are course requirements for each concentration area.

M.S. Core Requirements – Thesis Option
HUEC 7041 Introduction to Research in TAM 3
HUEC 7043 Seminar in Textiles, Apparel Design, & Merchandising 1-2
HUEC 7090 Research Methods in Human Ecology (or equivalent) 3
Statistics 7000 level 3-4
HUEC 8000 Thesis Research 6
Area of Concentration and supporting courses 12-13
Total 30 hrs.

6
M.S. Core Requirements – Non-Thesis Option
HUEC 7041 Introduction to Research in TAM 3
HUEC 7043 Seminar in Textiles, Apparel Design, & Merchandising 1-2
HUEC 7090 Research Methods in Human Ecology (or equivalent) 3
Statistics 7000 level 3-4
HUEC 7900 Non-Thesis Project 6
Area of Concentration and supporting courses 18-19
Total 36 hrs.

Declared Minor
A declared minor is not required but the student may select one. Minors may be selected from
other concentration areas in fields outside TAM. Some disciplines may require nine or more
credits for a declared minor, depending upon the previous experience and education of the
student. If a minor is formally declared, the student’s advisory committee must include a
representative from the minor area and this professor provides input in selecting the appropriate
minor courses. The minor department determines the number of hours needed for a minor.

M.S. Concentrations in TAM

Students select appropriate Area of Concentration Courses from the lists below for Program of
Study by consulting with their major professor. A minimum of 9 hours is required from one of
the following areas of concentration.
Apparel Design
The concentration in Apparel Design offers students an opportunity to refine and enhance design
skills beyond the bachelor's degree. Courses focus on creativity, product development, and
problem solving for a specified target market.
Students who select the non-thesis option will be required to develop creative apparel design(s)
for a juried competition and/or present a focused collection exhibition.
HUEC 4037 Advanced Apparel Product Design 4
HUEC 4041 History of Textiles 3
HUEC 4045 Synthesis: Textile and Apparel Product Processes 3
HUEC 4070 Entrepreneurship in Human Ecology 3
HUEC 4071 History of Dress and Adornment Prior to 1700 3
HUEC 4072 History of Dress and Adornment After 1700 3
HUEC 7031 Social-psychological Theories of Dress, Appearance, and Fashion 3
HUEC 7032 Comparative Studies in Dress and Culture 3
HUEC 7035 Textile Manufacturing 3
HUEC 7036 Apparel Merchandising and Global Expansion 3
HUEC 7037 Consumer Behavior in the Apparel Merchandising Environment 3
HUEC 7049 Advanced Individual Field Experience in TAM 3-6
HUEC 7091 Independent Reading and Research in Human Ecology 1-6
7
Historical/Cultural Textiles and Apparel
The concentration in Historic/Cultural Aspects of Textiles and Apparel provides opportunities to
enhance understanding of textiles and apparel from a broad cultural and historical perspective.
Practical experience in the LSU Textile and Costume Museum is available. Courses and
experiences prepare students for museum work in textiles and apparel, costuming, and more
advanced studies in the area.
Students who select the non-thesis option will be required to engage in experiential learning
through participation in a professional field experience, develop and present a focused museum
exhibit, or complete and present a special project within the area.
HUEC 4041 History of Textiles 3
HUEC 4043 Advanced Textiles 3
HUEC 4070 Entrepreneurship in Human Ecology 3
HUEC 4071 History of Dress and Adornment Prior to 1700 3
HUEC 4072 History of Dress and Adornment After 1700 3
HUEC 7031 Social-Psychological Theories of Dress, Appearance, and Fashion 3
*HUEC 7032 Comparative Studies in Dress and Culture 3
HUEC 7035 Textile Manufacturing 3
HUEC 7037 Consumer Behavior in the Apparel Merchandising Environment 3
HUEC 7042 Research in Textiles 3
HUEC 7046 Microscopy of Fibers and Polymers 3
HUEC 7049 Advanced Individual Field Experience in TAM 3-6
HUEC 7091 Independent Reading and Research in Human Ecology 1-6
*Cross-listed with Geography and Anthropology
Merchandising
The concentration in merchandising provides opportunities to enhance understanding of the
textile/apparel industry, including supply chain and consumption. Courses focus on consumer
behavior, international retailing, fashion theory, social-psychological theories, manufacturing,
product development, and evaluation.
Students who select the non-thesis option will be required to engage in experiential learning
through participation in a professional field experience or special project within the industry.
HUEC 4044 Textile and Apparel Economics 3
HUEC 4046 Advanced Topics in Apparel Merchandising 3
HUEC 4070 Entrepreneurship in Human Ecology 3
HUEC 4072 History of Dress and Adornment After 1700 3
HUEC 7031 Social-Psychological Theories of Dress, Appearance , and Fashion 3
HUEC 7035 Textile Manufacturing 3
HUEC 7036 Apparel Merchandising and Global Expansion 3
HUEC 7037 Consumer Behavior in the Apparel Merchandising Environment 3
HUEC 7049 Advanced Individual Field Experience in TAM 3-6
HUEC 7091 Independent Reading and Research in Human Ecology 1-6
8
Textile Science
The concentration in textile science offers enhanced textile knowledge and preparation for a
variety of positions in the industry such as: design and development of new consumer and
industrial textiles, product development with bio-based materials, textile testing and textile
services.
Students who select the non-thesis option will be required to engage in experiential learning
through participation in a research or special textile science project within the division.
HHU HUEC 4041 History of Textiles 3
HUEC4034 Textile & Apparel Product Evaluation 3
HUEC 4043 Advanced Textiles 3
HUEC 4070 Entrepreneurship in Human Ecology 3
HUEC 7031 Social-Psychological Theories of Dress and Appearance 3
HUEC 7035 Textile Manufacturing 3
HUEC 7036 Apparel Merchandising and Global Expansion
HUEC 7040 Bio-composites: Production and Evaluation 3
HUEC 7042 Research in Textiles 3
HUEC 7046 Microscopy of Fibers and Polymers 3
HUEC 7047 Modern Fiber Science and Technology 3
HUEC 7048 Thermal Characterization of Fibers and Polymers 3
HUEC 7049 Advanced Individual Field Experience in TAM 3-6
HUEC 7091 Independent Reading and Research in Human Ecology 1-6

Minimum Undergraduate Course Preparation for M.S. Students in TAM

In order for graduate students to be adequately prepared for the course work and research
requirements of the master’s degree in Textiles, Apparel Design, and Merchandising, the
following courses (or equivalents) should be included in their undergraduate curriculum, or
taken after entering the master’s program
Apparel Design
HUEC 2040 Textile Science or equivalent 3
HUEC 3037 Intermediate Apparel Product Design or equivalent 4
Historic/Cultural
HUEC 2040 Textile Science or equivalent 3
Merchandising
HUEC 2040 Textile Science or equivalent 3
HUEC 2045 The Fashion Industry 3
Micro and Macro Economics 6
Principles of Marketing 3
Textile Science
HUEC 2040 Textile Science or equivalent 3
CHEM 1202 Basic Chemistry or equivalent 3
9
Selection of Major Professor

 New students should consult with the TAM department head and/or graduate contact for
first semester advising.
 The major professor should be selected by the end of the first semester or beginning of
the second semester before a program of study is submitted.
 Students should complete the program of study form with the major professor and submit
it to the TAM Graduate Coordinator.
 Students may change their major professor following consultation with TAM Graduate
Advisor and there is a justifiable reason.
Graduate Advisory Committee
Purpose
The graduate committee approves and directs the student’s program of study and works with the
student to identify research topics and selects the time and format for thesis proposal and
defense.
Selection
 The major professor assists in the selection of committee members and chairs the
committee.
 A Master’s committee must have a minimum of 3 graduate faculty members including
the major professor.
 1 member must be a full member of the graduate faculty.
 2 members must be full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty members.
 An adjunct or non-tenure track faculty member may serve with a full-time tenured or
tenure track graduate faculty member as co-chair of the student’s committee.
 If the student is completing a minor, one committee member must represent the minor
department.
 The TAM Graduate Advisor must approve changes in the student’s advisory committee.
 The committee should be selected as soon as possible after earning 9 credit hours, which
is generally at the end of the first semester or beginning of the second for full-time
students.
Masters Program of Study
Planning the Program of Study
 The student and major professor will list courses needed for the degree taking into
consideration the recommendations from committee members.
 Only 6 hours of HUEC 8000 can be applied toward the degree.
 The program of study must include any courses taken as a non matriculating student or in
another program that the student wishes to be counted toward the degree.
 The program of study is to be approved when 9 graduate credits have been earned at
LSU.
 A minor is not required but if one is declared, the minor department determines the
number of course hours needed. Courses for the minor must be listed in the program of
study.
10