The program offered by combines studio design experience with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to further understanding and increase awareness of the interface between human behavior and interior environments. The degree also builds on the studio design experience to expand students? understanding of the theoretical and analytical frameworks applicable to the pursuit of discovery in the field.

All graduates will be able:

To prepare graduates to pursue careers as interior design educators, directors of interior design research, and/or practitioners of interior design.

• ?Provide students with opportunities to explore advanced design theories, problem-solving techniques, methodologies, and individual research and design applications.
• ?Provide students with opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange.
• ?Provide students with effective mentoring.
• ?Provide a variety of experiences designed to help students develop as practitioners in their fields, such as teaching or research assistantships, internships, or other employment that utilizes or improves on professional skills
• ?Provide a variety of experiences designed to help students develop as scholars in their academic fields, including participation in conferences, workshops, or short courses and formal presentations, such as invited talks, posters, technical reports and ?publications.
• ?Encourage students to join appropriate professional organizations and take active roles in these organizations.
• ?Provide guidance to students in developing a strong ethical sense related to research and practice in their professions.

Career

Graduates of this program are prepared for successful careers as interior design practitioners, educators, and researchers.