Nov 24, 2024

2015-2016 Graduate Catalog

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Master of Science in Interior Design (IDE)

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Revised Program, effective Fall 2015

The mission of the Interior Design Programs (undergraduate and graduate) at Eastern Michigan University is academic preparation of students to enable them to solve problems related to the function, health/safety/well-being, and quality of interior environments.

The Programs promote design research, critical thinking, and creativity in design decisions applied to all interior spaces, components, and elements encompassed in the built environment. These decisions reflect consideration for social welfare, cultural implications, global and economic elements.

The curriculum blends theory and technical skills, with a sensitivity to environmentally responsible/sustainable design issues and consideration for the needs of all users regardless of age, physical stature, or disability status.

Graduates are well prepared to enter the work place with a skill set that allows them to thrive professionally and work collaboratively in both the commercial and residential areas of the profession.

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Admission Requirements:

Applicants must:

Meet the Graduate School admission requirements;
Have a 2.75 or better undergraduate GPA;
Have earned a Bachelor of Art or Bachelor of Science degree in interior design or equivalent from an accredited institution;
Submit a one-page statement indicating personal goals for graduate study in interior design;
Receive the recommendation of the interior design graduate program director;
In case of international students, meet the Graduate School score requirements on the TOEFL, MELAB, or IELTS and achieve a score of 5 on the essay. See EMU Admissions web site for minimum scores.
With permission of the Interior Design Graduate Program, students who do not hold a B.A. or B.S. degree in interior design may earn the Master’s of Science in Interior Design as the first professional degree by successfully completing identified undergraduate deficiencies and graduate program requirements. An individualized program of study identifying required undergraduate and graduate courses is developed for each student prior to first semester enrollment; completion of these deficiencies is a requirement for graduation.

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School Information:

School of Visual and Built Environments - College of Technology

Deb deLaski-Smith, Ph.D.
Director

206 Roosevelt
(734) 487-2490
ddelaski@emich.edu

Advisor Information:

Shinming Shyu, Ph.D.

206 Roosevelt
(734) 487-6419
sshyu@emich.edu

Course Requirements

The Master of Science degree in Interior Design requires the completion of 36 hours of graduate course work divided into required courses, supporting interior design courses, cognate courses and thesis/project courses.