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Design transformative interior environments through a rigorous, studio‑driven professional degree grounded in human experience, materiality, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Our Master of Interior Architecture (MIArch) is an accredited professional degree designed for students seeking advanced education in interior architecture within a collaborative, rigorous academic environment. The program emphasizes human quality in the interior environment and prepares graduates for professional practice through an interdisciplinary and studio-centered curriculum.
Who Should Apply
This program is intended for applicants who:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year U.S. college or university, or
- Possess an equivalent credential from a qualifying international institution
Program Experience
The MIArch is three years plus one term (10 terms total) in length, begins in the summer, and is offered at the Eugene campus. Students begin coursework in the summer and share core design studios and courses with Master of Architecture Track I students, providing a rich interdisciplinary context for study and learning.
This is a full-time, studio-based professional degree featuring a challenging array of topical interior design studios paired with a comprehensive sequence of required coursework, including:
- Design history
- Materials and construction
- Color theory
- Furniture design
- Lighting design
The curriculum culminates in a comprehensive final project completed in the last year of study.
Within this framework, students can customize their academic experience through:
- Studio choices offered each term
- Advanced electives and special studies
- Study abroad and off-campus experiences
Students may also choose to:
- Earn a certificate
- Complete a specialization
- Pursue a concurrent graduate degree in Architecture
These opportunities support professional development, encourage exploration of specialized interests, and connect students to contemporary interior architecture practice.
- Interior Architectural Design (Studios): 64 credits
- Professional Coursework (Non-Studio): 83 credits
Interior Architectural Design Studio Requirements [Minimum 64 Credits]
- ARCH 680 Introduction to Graduate Design [6 Credits]
- ARCH 681 Introduction to Graduate Design [6 Credits]
- IARC 584 Interior Design (Four Repetitions) [24 Credits, 4 Terms x 6 Credits]
- IARC 586 Furniture Design [6 Credits]
- IARC 587 Working Drawings [6 Credits]
- IARC 588 Interior Design Comprehensive Project I [8 Credits]
- IARC 589 Interior Design Comprehensive Project II [8 Credits]
Professional Coursework (Non-Studio) Requirements [Minimum 83 Credits]
- ARCH 523 Media for Design Development [3 Credits]
- ARCH 611 Graduate Design Process [3 Credits]
- ARCH 222 Computational Design [2 Credits]
- ARCH 540 Human Context of Design [4 Credits]
- ARCH 550 Spatial Composition [4 Credits]
- IARC 544 Furniture: Theory and Analysis [3 Credits]
- IARC 545 Comprehensive Project Preparation [3 Credits]
- IARC 547 Color Theory and Application of the Built Environment [3 Credits]
- ARCH 570 Building Construction [4 Credits]
- ARCH 592 Environmental Control Systems II [4 Credits]
- IARC 571 Interior Construction Elements [3 Credits]
- IARC 572 Interior Finishes and Design Application [3 Credits]
- IARC 573 Working Drawings in Interior Architecture [4 Credits]
- IARC 592 Lighting [3 Credits]
- ARCH 517 Context of the Architectural Profession [4 Credits]
Students take five courses minimum, three designated courses and two they select.
Take three courses:
- ARCH 631 Global Modern Architecture
- IARC 575 History of Interior Architecture II
- IARC 576 History of Interior Architecture III
Choose two courses from:
- AAAP 511 Introduction to Historic Preservation
- ARH 553 Modern Art
- ARH 556 World Architecture Since 1960
- ARH 612 Art and Architectural Theory
Master of Interior Architecture students may add a graduate specialization or certificate to their degree if they wish, though this is completely optional.
Graduate Specializations
Graduate Certificates
Further details on completing graduate specializations and certificates are available from an academic advisor.