Program Overview

Design and Merchandising (M.S.) – Interior Design Specialization

Overview

The Interior Design specialization of the M.S. in Design and Merchandising offers the opportunity to explore creativity, sustainability, emerging technologies, spatial perception, and human health and wellness within the context of Interior Design. Common contexts for graduate research include workplace, education, healthcare facilities, commercial/institutional spaces, hospitality, etc. This degree prepares students with the research skills to follow career paths in both academia and practice. Students will finish the program with strong abilities to engage in evidence-based design, utilize new areas of specialization, or leverage the terminal degree with credentials to teach.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Design and Merchandising – Interior Design Specialization

Areas of Study

• Creativity and cognition
• Sense of place
• Sustainable design studies
• Inclusive design and design justice (DEIJ)
• Health, wellbeing, and resilience
• Theory, sociocultural, and global approaches
• Design pedagogy
• Digital fabrication
• Emerging technologies

Western Regional Graduate Program

As an eligible resident of a Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) member state or territory, students may be admitted to the on-campus format of this program, yet pay resident tuition rates. Only on-campus formats are WRGP eligible.

Requirements

Coursework, credit requirements, and more information are available in the Colorado State University general catalog.

Student Employment

Graduate students interested in employment positions should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.

Financial Aid

• Financial aid resources are available through the Office of Financial Aid.
• The department may have financial aid options available.

Program Codes

• On-campus: DEMD-INTZ-MS

Program Information

The program is offered by the Department of Design and Merchandising.

Colleges

• Agricultural Sciences
• Business
• Health and Human Sciences
• Liberal Arts
• Morgan Library
• Natural Sciences
• Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
• Warner College of Natural Resources

Schools & Programs

• Graduate School
• International Programs
• School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
• School of Education
• School of Global Environmental Sustainability
• School of Materials Science and Engineering
• School of Music, Theatre and Dance
• School of Public Health
• School of Social Work