Interior Design [M.S.]

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Interior Design program at [University Name] equips students with 36 hours of graduate coursework, including core, supporting, cognate, and culminating courses. The program emphasizes evidence-based design, sustainable practices, and advanced computing skills. Graduates are prepared for careers in both commercial and residential interior design, with a focus on collaboration and professional development.

Program Outline

Outline:

``` The Master of Science degree in Interior Design requires the completion of 36 hours of graduate course work divided into:

• Required Core: 9 hours
• Supporting, Cognate, and Culminating Coursework: 27 hours
Required Core: 9 hours
• IDE 509 Evidence-Based Design and WELL
• IDES 508 Graduate Interior Design Studio
• QUAL 647 Research Methods
Supporting Courses: 15-21 hours
• EM 609 Professional Project Management
• IDE 507 Sustainable Design: LEED for Interior Design
• IDE 516 Advanced Computing for Interior Design
• IDE 523 Computer-Aided Design for Interiors
• IDE 525 Millwork Design & Detailing
• IDE 541 Mobility Design Small Scale
• IDE 542 Mobility Design Large Scale
• IDE 590 Special Topics
• IDE 591 Special Topics
• IDE 592 Special Topics
• IDE 597 Independent Study
• IDE 598 Independent Study
• IDE 599 Independent Study
• IDE 603 History of Furniture and Contemporary Trends
• IDE 608 Graduate Studio
• IDE 679 Special Topics
• IDE 680 Special Topics
• IDE 681 Special Topics
• IDE 686 Practicum
• IDE 687 Practicum
• IDE 688 Practicum
• IDE 689 Practicum
• IDE 697 Independent Study
• IDE 698 Independent Study
• IDE 699 Independent Study
• IDES 508 Graduate Interior Design Studio
• CNST 511 Construction Project Financial Planning and Estimating
• CNST 512 Construction Project Scheduling and Control
• CNST 616 Developments in Construction Technologies
• CNST 624 Project Productivity and Cost Control
Cognate Courses: 3-6 hours
• Courses from outside Interior Design/Construction in consultation with the graduate advisor – see graduate catalog for options (e.g., education/leadership, teaching, historic preservation, art, business).
Culminating Experience: 3-6 hours
• IDE 690 Thesis/Project III
• IDE 691 Thesis/Project I
• IDE 692 Thesis/Project II
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Careers:

• Graduates are well prepared to enter the workplace with a skill set that allows them to thrive professionally and work collaboratively in both the commercial and residential areas of the profession.