College of Arts, Design & Communication
Interior Design
Designing indoor environments for how people actually live, work and heal in them.
About this program
A studio-based interior design degree covering space planning, materials, lighting and code compliance, culminating in a client-based capstone.
What you will be able to do
- Program and plan a space from a client brief
- Specify materials, finishes and lighting for a real project
- Apply life-safety and accessibility codes to a design
- Present and defend a design to a critique panel
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| INTD 1100 | Interior Design Fundamentals |
| INTD 2500 | Space Planning |
| INTD 3300 | Residential Interior Design Studio |
| INTD 4900 | Interior Design Capstone |
| General education & support courses | Title |
|---|---|
| INTD 2100 | Materials and Finishes |
| INTD 3100 | Building Codes and Universal Design |
Where graduates go
- Interior Design Assistant
- Showroom Designer
- Facilities Design Coordinator
- Kitchen & Bath Designer
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $45,900. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 83%.
DegreeB.S.
Credits120
Typical length4 years
CollegeArts, Design & Communication
Median starting salary$45,900
Placement83%
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.