Program Overview

Master of Interior Design First Professional

The Master of Interior Design is a first professional degree with accelerated courses designed to prepare the student for advanced work in interior design. Coursework is prescribed on the basis of the student's previous college work as shown in transcripts, portfolio, statement of intent, résumé, and references.

Program Structure

Due to the tremendous variety of backgrounds from which the first professional degree is approached, it is usual that individual program requirements vary substantially. The ultimate content and sequence of coursework will be decided in consultation with the Graduate Office and Graduate Adviser following recommendations of the Admissions Committee. Program curricula are tailored to students' individual backgrounds, and emphasis and will be determined by the Program Director and Graduate Adviser. Approval of independent research or reading topic is required.

Degree Requirements

• The degree requirements for the Master of Interior Design First Professional include:
  • A qualifying review conducted by the faculty to demonstrate proficiency in design and communication skills
  • Completion of prescribed coursework based on the student's previous college work
  • Individual program requirements may vary substantially

Interior Design

• The Interior Design program offers:
  • Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
  • Interior Design Minor
  • Graduate Degrees:
    • Master of Interior Design First Professional
    • Master of Interior Design Post-Professional
  • Admissions
  • Faculty
  • Studio Culture
  • Student Achievement
  • Licensure

Admission Criteria

• Students entering without a background in Interior Design normally complete the first professional degree program in approximately three and one-half years of study in residence
• Academic records of students holding pre-professional degrees in Interior Design or Architecture are individually evaluated for course credit toward the first professional degree requirements
• A portfolio, statement of intent, résumé, and references are required for admission

Program Details

• The Master of Interior Design First Professional is designed to prepare students for advanced work in interior design
• The program is tailored to students' individual backgrounds and emphasis
• Approval of independent research or reading topic is required
• The program includes a qualifying review conducted by the faculty to demonstrate proficiency in design and communication skills