Wade College is located in Dallas, Texas, USA. It is a small private college focusing on marketing and design education. The following is a detailed introduction to the college:

History

Wade College was founded in 1962 and was originally named Miss Wade Fashion Merchandising College. At that time, it had only $1,500 in funds and 10 students.

In 1985, the college was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

In 1999, it was officially renamed Wade College.

In March 2015, the college obtained candidate status from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and obtained full accreditation in April 2019. accreditation, which enables students to take the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) exam and become a registered interior designer in Texas.

Geographic location

The college is located in the commercial area of ​​downtown Dallas, surrounded by rich design resources, providing students with opportunities to interact with professionals and practice in showrooms to accumulate valuable work experience.

Professional settings

Undergraduate majors: Associate and bachelor's degree courses in fashion design and marketing, interior design, marketing and management, information technology, etc. are provided.

Course advantages: The course is closely integrated with industry needs, focusing on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative thinking. Through cooperative projects with enterprises and internships, students can accumulate practical work experience in the learning process and improve their employment competitiveness.

Teaching characteristics

Small class teaching: A small class teaching mode is adopted, with a teacher-student ratio of approximately 10:1, ensuring that every student can get full attention and personalized guidance from teachers, which is conducive to the interaction and communication between students and teachers and promotes the personalized development of students.

Practical teaching: Focus on practical operation, through experimental courses, internship projects, case analysis and other methods, let students apply theoretical knowledge to practice, improve students' practical ability and problem-solving ability.

Teaching staff: Professors not only have a solid academic background, but also have rich industry experience, and can provide students with practical professional knowledge and career guidance.

Campus life

Student organizations: The college has many student organizations, such as the Marketing and Design Student Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Mu Kappa Tau, etc. These organizations will hold various activities, such as guest lectures, field trips, workshops, design competitions, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life, and also provide students with opportunities to expand their network and improve their professional skills.

Cultural activities: The school encourages students to participate in various cultural activities, such as visiting art exhibitions, participating in concerts, etc., to cultivate students' cultural literacy and aesthetic ability.

Application requirements and fees

Application requirements: TOEFL 80 points, GPA 3.0 or above.

Tuition: Annual average tuition 11052 USD.

Living expenses: The average annual living expenses are about 18,000 USD.

Employment situation

Employment guidance: The college has a dedicated career service center to provide students with employment guidance and career planning advice, help students develop job search strategies, write resumes and cover letters, conduct interview skills training, etc., to improve students' employment competitiveness.

Employment opportunities: The college has established good cooperative relations with many companies in Dallas and surrounding areas, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities. After graduation, students can engage in related work in fashion, design, marketing, information technology and other fields, with an employment rate of 83.3%.