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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Publication: 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Retailing and Consumer Science, B.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Retailing and Consumer Science, B.S.

College of Technology > Department of Human Development and Consumer Sciences > Retailing and Consumer Science, B.S.

Retailing and Consumer Science is designed to develop professionals who can integrate knowledge of consumers and merchandising processes and apply that knowledge to a broad spectrum of problems facing individual consumers, families, service agencies, and retail marketers of products and services. Retailing and Consumer Science focuses on analyzing the consumer as a social and economic unit of society and on the process of merchandising products to consumers.

Professional development in this program includes trend analysis, selling, merchandising experience, internship, self-assessment, professional goal setting, understanding owning and operating a small business, networking and portfolio development. Processes of retail marketing and consumer affairs are emphasized.

Graduates will:

  • Apply retail management techniques and principles to the buying and selling of products and services: includes brick & mortar, e-Commerce, and other sites.
  • Have the option to enhance their professional development through the Electronic Retailing and Consumer Science (online) courses (E-RCS), allowing students to earn income while acquiring skills from remote locations.
  • Demonstrate the relationship between consumers and businesses through employment in the fields of retail marketing, fashion, sales, buying, public relations, and education.
  • Display global technology expertise required for the retailing professional in today’s marketplace.

Students pursuing the Retailing and Consumer Science degree must complete the following requirements in addition to the university core requirements and general college requirements.

Retailing and Consumer Science

University Core (Texas Common Course Number)

Core Communication (6 semester hours)

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
Core Communication I -  ENGL 1301 - First Year Writing I Credit Hours: 3
Core Communication II -  ENGL 1302 - First Year Writing II Credit Hours: 3

Core Mathematics (6 semester hours)

  • Core Mathematics - this program has specified math (see below)
  • Core Math/Reasoning (IDO) - this program has specified math (see below)

Core American History (6 semester hours)

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
HIST 1377 - The U S To 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
HIST 1378 - The U S Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0

Core Government/Political Science (6 semester hours)

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
GOVT 2306 - US and Texas Constitution and Politics Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2305 - US Government: Congress, President, & Courts Credit Hours: 3

Core Language, Philosophy & Culture (3 semester hours)

  • Language, Philosophy & Culture: Approved Core Courses 

Core Creative Arts (3 semester hours)

  • Creative Arts: Approved Core Courses 

Core Life & Physical Sciences (6 semester hours)

  • Life and Physical Sciences: Approved Core Courses 

Core Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester hours)

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences: Approved Core Courses 

Core Writing in the Disciplines (IDO) (3 semester hours)

  • Core Writing in the Disciplines - this program has specified WID (see below)
Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
HDCS 1300 - Human Ecosystems & Tech Change Credit Hours: 3

Undergraduate Bachelor of Science Requirement

  • 6 semester hours MATH courses
  • 6 semester hours Formal Science
Courses required for program that also fulfill core categories:
Mathematics and BS Special Requirements:
Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
Core Mathematics -  MATH 1332 - Elementary Mathematical Modeling Credit Hours: 3

OR

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
  • Core Math/Reasoning - see approved list
  • Bachelor of Science - see approved list
    • Bachelor of Science -  TMTH 3360 - Applied Technical Statistics Credit Hours: 3.0

    OR

    MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3
    Writing in the Disciplines
    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    HDCS 1300 - Human Ecosystems & Tech Change (student may apply previous credit for approved WID course) Credit Hours: 3

    Program Requirements:

    Computer Literacy

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    ITEC 1301 - Intro To Computer Appl Tech (student may apply previous credit for MIS 3300, COSC 1300) Credit Hours: 3

    Retailing and Consumer Science Major

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    HDCS 2301 - Consumer Science Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 3300 - Organizational Decisions in Technology (student may apply previous credit for MANA 3335) OR Credit Hours: 3.0
    TLIM 3340 - Organizational Leadership and Supervision Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 3303 - Retailing and Consumer Science Credit Hours: 3
    HDCS 3304 - Visual Merchandising Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 3376 - Resources in Technology Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 4300 - Research Concepts in HDCS Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 4303 - Merchandising Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 4369 - Entrepreneurship (student may apply previous credit for ENTR 3310)  Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 4375 - Strategies in E-Tailing (student may apply previous credit for MARK 3336) OR Credit Hours: 3.0
    SCLT 2380 - Distribution Channels Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 4380 - Merchandising Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 4386 - Communication Strategies for Retailing and Supply Chain Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 4393 - Internship in Retail and Consumer Sciences Credit Hours: 3.0
    SCLT 3381 - Industrial and Consumer Sales (student may apply previous credit for MARK 3337) Credit Hours: 3.0
    TECH 3365 - Applications of Discrete Methods in Technology Credit Hours: 3.0

    Professional Studies Area of Specialization:

    Choose one (1) 15 hour specialization or elective block from those listed below (15 SH)

    Retailing and Consumer Science Electives (select 15 semester hours)

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    HDCS 3302 - Consumer Textiles Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 4302 - Apparel Analysis Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 4370 - Technology Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 4372 - Forecasting for Technology Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 4374 - Entrepreneurial E-Tailing Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 4375 - Strategies in E-Tailing Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 4394 - Internship in Retailing and Consumer Sciences Credit Hours: 3.0
    HDCS 4396 - Selected Topics in Human Development and Consumer Sciences Credit Hours: 3.0
    HRD 3310 - Talent Management Credit Hours: 3.0

     

    Students are encouraged to pursue a minor in eTailing, Fashion Merchandising or Technology Entrepreneurship.

    Professional Studies Specialization

    Approved non-RCS content course work (15 semester hours)

    See academic advisor for approval of a 15 hour content block in field other than Retailing and Consumer Science

    Students must have minimum 2.00 in major.

    Major GPA will be calculated based on major requirements and professional studies area or minor.

    Electives: 12 SH minimum (or minor)

    Electives or minor must be from approved technical area for students pursuing Technology Entrepreneurship specialization.

    • 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average in courses attempted at the University of Houston.
    • 36 of credit hours must be advanced (junior or senior level).
    • Final residency - The last 30 semester hours to be applied toward a bachelor’s degree must be taken in residence at UH
    • 9 advanced credit hours in department of major in residence at UH
    • 120 hours required for this degree
    • Limit 66 credit hours of lower-level (1000 and 2000 level) transfer credit toward an undergraduate degree at the University of Houston.
    • Students may use no more than two semester hours in physical education activity courses.
    • Students must satisfy TSI to graduate.
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