Interior Design

Interior Design

www.idi.spokane.wsu.edu

Admission Requirements
1) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in interior design or related degree (applicants without design backgrounds will be considered for the 3-year program).
2) A 3.0 minimum GPA.
3) Official transcripts.
4) 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.
5) 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.
6) A written essay or visual evidence that demonstrates creativity.
7) All other requirements as outlined by the WSU Graduate School.
8) International students only: TOEFL (Minimum score of 550 paper-based test; 213 computer-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.

Faculty Interests and Course Details

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