Master of Science in Interior Architecture

Overview | Degree Requirements

Pursue advanced, faculty‑guided research that deepens knowledge and scholarship in interior architecture.

The post‑professional Master of Science in Interior Architecture allows students to pursue advanced research that builds on an existing professional undergraduate degree in interior design, interior architecture, architecture, or a related field. The program emphasizes scholarly inquiry and critical investigation of interior environments, design processes, and theoretical frameworks.

Who Should Apply

This degree does not provide a path to licensure.

This program is intended for applicants who:

• Have a professional degree in interior design/interior architecture, architecture, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited four‑year U.S. college or university, or
• Possess an equivalent credential from a qualifying international institution

Program Experience

The post‑professional Master of Science in Interior Architecture is a research‑focused degree designed for advanced inquiry and specialization within the discipline. Students engage in individualized study supported by close faculty mentorship and develop a focused research agenda culminating in a thesis. Students benefit from:

• Faculty‑mentored research grounded in disciplinary, cultural, environmental, and societal questions
• Individualized programs of study aligned with academic interests and professional goals
• Advanced scholarly exploration culminating in an original thesis contribution to the field
• Opportunities to deepen understanding of the relationship between the academic discipline and professional practice

Areas of research may include adaptive reuse, sustainability and material innovation, behavioral and cultural factors, health and performance of interior environments, design history and theory, design processes and representation, and preservation studies. These experiences foster independent thinking, scholarly rigor, and focused research expertise, supporting careers in research, teaching, consulting, or further graduate study.