Home Furnishings Minor

The Home Furnishings minor offers students who are interested in the home textile, furnishings and housewares sectors the opportunity to expand their knowledge and diversify their skill set. Throughout the course offerings, students will be exposed to both textile and non-textile aspects of the home industry and its careers, gaining valuable insights into the historical reference, product categories, brand strategies, merchandising techniques, retailers and product management.

This minor is open to all students with the exception of students enrolled in the Home Products Development, B.S. program. To declare your minor, please speak to your academic advisor for assistance.

Minor Coordinator:
Shelley E. Kohan
shelley_kohan@fitnyc.edu 

The successful completion of at least five (5) courses are required to earn the minor (below).

Completion of the Following Two (2) Required Courses
HP 201Introduction to Home Products3
HP 231America at Home: Product Styles from 1900 to Contemporary3
Choose Three (3) Elective Choice Options
CT 200Content Design and Research2
DD 115Design Management Collaboration2
FM 144Product Knowledge for Merchandising3
HA 220History of Interior Design: The Modern Interior as Space and Image3
ID 103Interior Design Merchandising2
MG 108Apparel and Home Textile Products Manufacturing2
TS 230Sustainability and Circularity in the Textile Industry 2

*Semesterly course offerings are subject to change.