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Program Information
The Master of Interior Design (MID) educates students to become professionals in practice, to engage in research, and to develop a specialization in the design of the built environment. In addition to coursework, the main requirement for the MID degree is a written research thesis, adding to the greater body of knowledge.
The UF-ID MID will
- Aid design and problem-solving skills to achieve excellence in the design of interiors
- Enable students to propose and conduct research that adds to the body of knowledge in the field, building on previous research findings
- Explore a specialized area of interest and expertise
MID graduate students can join practices within interior design and architecture firms or other specialized fields; can achieve advanced study in areas of specialization often of interest to contract public interior design firms; have the opportunity to pursue entry-level teaching positions within interior design programs; can enter Ph.D. Programs for advanced research specialization(s) in interior design or related design disciplines; and are offered the opportunity to disseminate knowledge through publications, conferences, teaching, and collaboration with various professionals in related fields.
For more information, visit https://dcp.ufl.edu/interior/academics-pathways/
Degrees Offered with a Major in Interior Design
- Master of Interior Design
- without a concentration
- concentration in Historic Preservation
- concentration in Sustainable Design
Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.
Interior Design Departmental Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IND 5106 | History of Interior Design I | 3 |
| IND 5136 | History of Interior Design II | 3 |
| IND 5212C | Architectural Interiors I | 5 |
| IND 5227C | Advanced Architectural Interiors I | 6 |
| IND 5231C | Architectural Interiors II | 5 |
| IND 5326 | Color Theory Planning and Practice | 3 |
| IND 5427C | Interior Design Construction Documents | 4 |
| IND 5434C | Interior Lighting | 3 |
| IND 5454C | Advanced Interior Design Detailing and Construction Documents | 4 |
| IND 5466 | Interior Environmental Technology | 3 |
| IND 5508 | Business and Professional Practices for Interior Designers | 3 |
| IND 5633 | Readings in Design Studies | 3 |
| IND 5937 | Current Topics in Interior Design | 1-3 |
| IND 6639 | Methods of Interior Design Research | 3 |
| IND 6906 | Independent Studies and Readings | 1-3 |
| IND 6939 | Creativity Applied | 3 |
| IND 6940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-5 |
| IND 6941 | Interior Design Internship | 2-4 |
| IND 6971 | Research for Master's Thesis | 1-12 |
College of Design, Construction, and Planning Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DCP 6205 | Ecological Issues in Sustainability and the Built Environment | 3 |
| DCP 6212 | Sustainable Design Issues: Ecology, Architecture, and Planning | 4 |
| DCP 6218 | Developing Sustainable Projects | 3 |
| DCP 6230 | Integrated Sustainable Development Studio | 6 |
| DCP 6301 | Sustainable Planning and Design Studio | 6 |
| DCP 6701 | World Heritage Research and Stewardship | 3 |
| DCP 6710 | History and Theory of Historic Preservation | 3 |
| DCP 6711C | Built Heritage: History and Materials Conservation I | 3 |
| DCP 6712C | Built Heritage: History and Materials Conservation II | 3 |
| DCP 6714C | Built Heritage Documentation I | 3 |
| DCP 6715 | Built Heritage Documentation II | 3 |
| DCP 6716 | Cultural Resource Management | 3 |
| DCP 6730 | Preservation Policy | 3 |
| DCP 6905 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| DCP 6931 | Special Topics in Design, Construction, and Planning | 1-4 |
| DCP 6943 | Cultural Resource Survey | 3 |
| DCP 6971 | Research for Master's Thesis | 1-9 |
| DCP 6979 | Master's Research Project | 1-6 |
| DCP 7790 | Doctoral Core 1: Paradigms and Theories of Inquiry | 3 |
| DCP 7794 | Doctoral Core 4: Research Assessment and Professional Preparation | 1 |
| DCP 7911 | Doctoral Core 2: Foundations of Research Design and Methodologies | 3 |
| DCP 7940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-3 |
| DCP 7949 | Professional Internship | 1-5 |
| DCP 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| DCP 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |