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School of Human
Environmental Sciences
102 Erikson Hall,
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
40506-0050
tel: (859) 257-3887
Alumni from the MAT graduate programs hold a variety of positions in many sectors of the merchandising, apparel, and textiles industry.
- Consumer Behavior
- Consumer Textiles/Quality Assurance
- Historic Textiles and Costume
- Cultural and Social Issues of Dress
- Textile and Apparel Merchandising/Management
It is expected that the applicant have an undergraduate degree in merchandising, apparel, or textiles or a closely related field. A concentration in Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles leads to a Master of Science in Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles. A combination of course work, independent study, and research experience is available to provide students with a program of study designed for career goals. Graduate emphasis is individualized to meet each student's career interests. Interested individuals must apply both to the Graduate School and to the Department of Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles. An overall GPA of at least 2.75 in all undergraduate work and a 3.0 in undergraduate major is required. Students are encouraged to apply for admission as early as possible. To be competitive for assistantships, students should apply no later than March 15 for the fall semester, and October 15 for the following spring semester. For domestic students, all application materials must be submitted no later than one month prior to the start of the term for which the applicant intends to apply. Graduate assistantships and scholarship opportunities are available on a competitive basis.MAT/HES 600- Research Methods (3)
MAT 650 Survey of Current Theories & Literature (3)
MAT 768 Residence Credit for Master Degree (6)
MAT 772 Seminar in Merchandising and Textiles (3)
STA 570 Basic Statistical Analysis (4)
Courses in Area of Concentration (12)
TOTAL: 30 Hours
Please contact: Dr. Scarlett Wesley
Director of Graduate Studies
318 Erikson Hall
Lexington, KY 40506-0050
859.257.7778
Graduate students in MAT annually participate in the Southeast Graduate Consortium. The consortium is held each year for the purpose of providing masters students experience in presenting their research to a regional group of peers. Institutions who participate include: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of Tennessee, Florida State University, Auburn University, University of Georgia, and University of Kentucky.
UK students attending in 2012 included Mary Graham, Farah Delshad, Susannah Treese and Amanda Caldwell. (Pictured below from left to right.)
Each student's 20-minute presentation highlighted her current research.
Mary Graham - The Effect of Personal Scandal on Celebrity Athlete Endorsements and Shopper's Purchase Intentions
Amanda Caldwell - A Review of Consumer Expectations and Commitments from Rural Retailers
Farah Delshad - The Run for the Roses: Fashion Forecasting the Kentucky Derby
Susannah Treese - The Peacock Revolution and the Beatles: British Men's Fashion from 1963 to 1968
Click here to see photos and presentation titles from previous years
The Graduate Faculty members in MAT cover a wide range of research expertise. Graduate students can review the chart linked below to identify potential thesis committe chairs and members.
Chart (PDF)