University Catalog 2025-2026

Consumer Textile Product Design and Development (Certificate)

The Graduate Certificate in Consumer Textile Product Design and Development, offered by the Wilson College of Textiles, provides students the opportunity to develop knowledge related to the process involved in consumer textile product design and development. Students will also gain technical skills in textile product design and development, as well as a depth of knowledge in one or more areas of textile design.

More Information

Consumer Textile Product Design and Development Program Website

Applications

New applicants to the university must submit a Program Application, a resume identifying educational preparation and work experiences, and official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work. You must apply online through the Graduate School application portal. Prior to completing the first course after being accepted into the program, students prepare and submit two copies of a contract using the Certificate Contract Application. The contract includes a statement of career goals, a rationale for completing the certificate program, and a timeline for certificate completion. Students can always elect to review their application with the Certificate Coordinator prior to contract preparation.

Applicant Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the three following requirements:

  • Be a graduate of an accredited four-year college or university, and have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale in their last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study;
  • Be a degree student in good standing in an NC State University graduate program;
  • Have a Master’s degree.

Applicant Information

  • Delivery Method: On-Campus
  • Entrance Exam: None
  • Interview Required: None

Application Deadlines

Please visit The Graduate School Application Deadlines page for more information.

Plan Requirements

Required Courses6
Consumer Perspectives in Fashion
Market Research In Textiles
Additional Courses9
Select 9 credits (3 courses) from the list below:
Textile Digital Design and Technology
Professional Practices in Textile Design and Technology
Apparel Technology Management
Graduate Apparel Product Design
Advanced Computer-Aided-Design for Fashion
3D Apparel Visualization
Special Studies in Textile Product Development
Total Hours15