Program Overview

Overview

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a Master of Science or Master of Arts degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with a sequence in Interior Design. The master’s program expands knowledge on creativity, sustainability, health and wellness, and evidence-based design.

Students can tailor this sequence to focus on theory and research and further develop their design skills in commercial design, cultural/global design, healthcare facilities design, and universal design. The sequence is suitable for both designers and architects who want to teach or become research practitioners, as well as those who want to advance their undergraduate degree as a practitioner in the field.

Point of Pride

Graduate students in interior design secure positions in academia or advanced positions in the field and often publish their theses in peer-reviewed journals.

Graduate Advisor

Dr. Jen Barnes

University Admission Requirements

GPA

You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a graduate program.

Application Materials

• Upload a statement of goals for seeking the degree.
• Submit names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application.

Additional Program Admission Requirements

• International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Graduate School Admission Requirements.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Term — February 1

Department

Family and Consumer Sciences

• Turner 110
• College of Applied Science and Technology