| Program Overview |
Comprehensive 60-credit-hour curriculum preparing students to become innovative, human-centered designers through hands-on studio experiences. |
| Studio Design Experience |
Students complete projects in residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, sustainable, universal, and biophilic design, building a diverse professional portfolio. |
| Professional Skills |
Develop expertise in space planning, textiles and textile design, material specifications, construction documents, and presentation development. |
| Industry Software |
Gain proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp, ensuring career readiness before graduation. |
| Human-Centered Approach |
Housed within the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, emphasizing human-centered design, history, and textile science. |
| Curriculum Advantage |
Students are not required to take foreign language or traditional art courses, allowing more time to focus on technical knowledge and career-specific design skills. |
| Specialized Design Studios |
Includes dedicated studios in Universal Design, Sustainable Design, Biophilic Design, and Kitchen and Bath Design, preparing students for specialized and high-demand career paths. |
| Internship Experience |
Every student completes a required internship, with placements available through the program's alumni network or tailored to individual career interests. |
| Undergraduate Research |
Students are encouraged to participate in Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) projects to explore design topics beyond the classroom. |
| Graduate Education |
Opportunity to continue studies through a Master of Science with an emphasis in Furnishings and Interiors, supporting advanced specialization and research. |
| Accreditation |
Recently earned NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) accreditation, recognizing the program's quality, rigor, and forward-thinking curriculum. |
| Career Preparation |
Graduates are prepared for careers in residential design, commercial interiors, hospitality, kitchen and bath design, sustainable design, universal design, and other human-centered design specialties. |
| Program Mission |
Provides the knowledge, experience, and support to help students create functional, beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive environments while making a meaningful impact in the design profession. |
