Graduate School

Interior Design

Interior Design

www.idi.spokane.wsu.edu

Degree offered
M.A.
Faculty working with students
8
Students
18
Students receiving assistantships or scholarships:

Students participating in grant-funded or other supported research activities and/or scholarships:

20%


20%

Priority deadline
Fall - January 10
Campuses
Spokane
Tests required
TOEFL or IELTS (international students only)

Admission Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in interior design or related
    degree (applicants without design backgrounds will be considered for the three-year program).
  • A 3.0 minimum GPA.
  • Official transcripts.
  • A personal statement addressing the applicant’s interest in pursuing the master of arts in interior design, anticipated career path, and specific areas of research interest.
  • Three letters of recommendation written by college level professors or advisors, or professional references that address the applicant’s ability for intellectual engagement, creative thinking, attitude, and motivation, as requested with the online application.
  • A written essay or visual evidence that demonstrates creativity.
  • All other requirements as outlined by the WSU Graduate School.
  • International students only: TOEFL (Minimum score of 550 paper-based test; 213 computer-based test, 80 internet based test) or IELTS.

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Interior Design increases students’ understanding of the relationship between human behavior and interior environments through advanced study and hands-on research. The program builds on the design studio experience to provide students with an opportunity for further exploration and discovery in the field. Students gain knowledge and skills that prepare them to analyze information and relationships, evaluate issues, and set priorities, while creating functional and high-quality design solutions for complex projects.

Interdisciplinary Design Institute

Contact Information
Jaime Rice, Ed.M., Academic Coordinator
Washington State University Spokane
Interdisciplinary Design Institute
PO Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495
Telephone: 509-358-7945
Fax: 509-358-7900
E-mail: jlrice@wsu.edu

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