Interior Design, MSD
Do you have a passion for understanding how people relate to space? Do you have prior design training? Prepare for more specialized career fields or a career in academia through this research-based design program.
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Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
ASU is not currently accepting applications for this program.
Degree description
The Master of Science in Design program in interior design at The Design School is a research program that enables you to deeply investigate how people use and interact with various interior environments. It can be completed in as little as two years.
The program encourages you to explore creativity, innovation and critical thinking while acknowledging the importance of cultural and historical precedent. This program helps you develop an understanding of contemporary interior design issues through acquisition of specialized research and design skills.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
36 credit hours and a thesis, or
36 credit hours including the required applied project course (DSC 593)
Students may choose to complete their graduate work by way of a thesis or an applied project. The thesis is a scholarly endeavor that demonstrates the ability of the author to do supervised research and intellectual writing. The applied project includes a project and a written document. Through this scholarly endeavor, the designer both demonstrates the ability to do supervised research and presents substantial evidence of their ability to creatively apply research to a design situation.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Engage in scholarly field inquiry involving the language and research of interior design.
- Disseminate the results of their research in a public forum.
- Compose a research proposal that embodies methodologies suitable to the research questions identified.
Engage in scholarly field inquiry involving the language and research of interior design.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in graphic design, industrial design, interior design or a related design discipline from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or they must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information When applying for admission, applicants must declare one of the MSD concentrations (such as this concentration in interior design). The portfolio, letter of intent, resume and contact information for two references must be submitted via SlideRoom (https://asudesign.slideroom.com). The Design School requires that these be submitted in addition to the materials required for the graduate application. GRE scores are not required. Admission to the program is selective. Admission cannot be deferred; students must enroll in the semester for which they are admitted, otherwise another application must be submitted for the year in which they are applying. A personal interview is not required; however, a candidate wishing to visit the school is welcome and should make arrangements by contacting the department.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency through either the TOEFL or the IELTS, regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 01/15 | Priority* |
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates from this program can expect to go into interior design research or higher education instruction; the program is also good preparation for entry into doctoral programs.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
The Design School
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CDN 162
designgrad@asu.edu
480-965-3536
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
