Program Overview

Program Overview

The Department of Design and Merchandising offers a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design, which encompasses two concentrations: Interior Architecture and Interior Products and Retailing. Both concentrations involve problem-solving, experiential learning, curated study abroad experiences, and industry internships with leading firms.

Concentrations

The program offers two concentrations, each leading to a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design:

• Interior Architecture
• Interior Products and Retailing

Interior Architecture

Interior Architecture prepares students to become professional designers through education, experience, and examination. Careers in Interior Architecture include:

• Design strategist/researcher
• Professional commercial interior designer
  • Community/Cultural/Aviation
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Workplace
• Professional residential interior designer
  • Single-family and multi-family

Interior Products and Retailing

Interior Products and Retailing prepares students to become design-specialist entrepreneurs in the interiors industry. Careers in Interior Products and Retailing include:

• Ancillary furniture specialist
• Furniture dealer-designer
• Home goods merchandiser
• Independent multi-line product representative/business owner
• Interior product account manager
• Interior product solutions specialist
• Interior staging, styling, and accessory curator
• Lighting showroom specialist
• Manufacturer’s products sales representative

Accreditation

The Department of Design and Merchandising is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design, and the Interior Architecture concentration is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.