Good design can boost productivity, increase sales, attract clients, foster creativity, provide a relaxing hospital stay or even increase the market value of a building. Almost every built interior environment - including healthcare settings, schools, offices and homes - is planned by an interior designer.
Interior design is a profession incorporating both the functionality and aesthetics of indoor spaces. Interior designers understand the importance of the relationship between human beings and the complex microenvironment that they use.
The Interior Design curriculum has been continually accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) since 1976.
Core areas of study include:
Learn more about requirements and courses in Interior Design.
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Data from MSU Spring 2018 Destination Survey
Sampling of companies hiring interior design graduates:
Pursuing a graduate degree is also a viable option after graduation.
Faculty members and advisors maintain close relationships with construction management companies, which can help with internships, scholarships and employment in this industry.
May 2, 2019
In June 2018, Kristy Kellom, graduate student in environmental design, also assistant instructor of interior design in the School of Planning, Design and Construction, was awarded the 2018 Best Student Poster award.
June 24, 2019
Three students from SPDC received first-place awards in April at MSU’s 21st University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum.
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In addition to student jobs and internships, there are study abroad and undergraduate research opportunities. Learn more about study abroad opportunities within the school.
There are also a variety of student clubs and organizations including:
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Work areas in this profession include project management, building technology, construction science, land development, real estate, finance and marketing.
The Horticulture program prepares students to make new discoveries in the plant sciences, promote the use of plants and food for improved human health, and manage and develop landscape design projects.
The Interior Design program focuses on design theory and application, historic preservation and conservation, sustainable design, visual communication and technology and indoor environmental quality.
The Landscape Architecture Program focuses on the integration of art, science and human interaction, applying their knowledge to diverse and immersive project types from local to international settings.
Packaging is a multidisciplinary program focused on all aspects of the industry from materials and processes through systems development and testing.