Advance your design knowledge and experience by pursuing a Master of Interior Design. This fully online program gives you the opportunity to explore a research topic, prepare a thesis, and develop and teach an undergraduate interior design course. With this terminal degree, you’ll be able to move into advanced practice or teach at a college level.
Student opportunities
- Develop techniques for evidence-based research and apply them to design
- Take courses from professors who have practiced interior design professionally
- Gain critical thinking skills in design analysis and project solutions
- Learn about important issues in design education and research
- Research, plan, implement and assess an undergraduate interior design course
Potential careers
- University professor
- In-house design firm researcher
- Specialist in an advanced area or design practice
- Health care either interior design leader or interior design studio leader
- Commercial interior designer leader or interior design studio leader
Admissions requirements
To be considered for this program the applicant must meet all of the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture from an accredited college or university
- Official college transcripts
- 3.0 GPA or higher from all college transcripts
- Portfolio of student work and/or professional work
- Resume
- Personal statement: In 200 words or fewer, describe your philosophy about teaching interior design and your desire to pursue a graduate degree in interior design.
To be able to practice professionally after completion of this program, you must pass a professional certification exam.
Graduates of the program meet eligibility requirements to take the NCIDQ examination. To sit for the NCIDQ exam, candidates must meet specific educational requirements and verified work experience thresholds set forth by the Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ). Passing the NCIDQ exam is the mandatory first step toward becoming a registered interior designer in many jurisdictions, however licensure is regulated at the State level.
Have questions?
Contact Michael Kleeman, Chair of the Interior Design Department & Professor of Interior Design, at 770-534-6266 or [email protected].