Program Overview

This major provides academic preparation designed to enable the graduate to enter the profession of interior design. The program has been accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly Foundation for Interior Design Education Research).

Emphasis is placed on learning the means of satisfying functional and aesthetic requirements appropriate for a variety of specific interior spatial uses. Consideration is given to the human being and the micro–environment in the total complex of environmental relationships. The combination of courses and experiences provides students an opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, and insights needed to solve design problems creatively and effectively.

Students meeting the University admissions requirements are enrolled as freshmen and sophomores in the Undergraduate University Division but may declare a major preference for Interior Design.

Admission as a Junior

The number of students admitted as juniors to the major in interior design is limited. To be considered for admission, a student must have:
1. An all–University grade–point average of 2.50 or better.
2. A grade–point average of 3.00 or better in selected interior design courses. In addition, transfer students must have previous design work evaluated by the department prior to placements in required courses.
3. A creative component may be required.

Selective admissions are made at the end of spring semester for MSU and transfer students from those students who have met the criteria referenced above and who have completed IDES 252. The final selection of students to be admitted to the major is based on the cumulative grade–point average of all courses taken and a grade–point average calculated for selected courses. In addition, factors such as diversity and residency may be considered.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
in Interior Design

1. The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design.

The University's Tier II writing requirement for the Interior Design major is met by completing IDES 340, 440, 442, and 452. Those courses are referenced in item 3. a. in a separate page below.

The completion of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources mathematics requirement may also satisfy the University mathematics requirement.

2. The completion of the requirements of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

3. Requirements for the major
Click here to see the major requirements.

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