Design and Merchandising: Interior Design, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2026-2027. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Research Thesis Option
Total Hours: 30
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DM Core | ||
| DM 5003 | Theoretical Perspectives for Design and Merchandising | 3 |
| DM 5013 | Research Developments in Design and Merchandising | 3 |
| DM 5093 | Proposal Writing | 3 |
| REMS 5953 | Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| DM 5000 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Hours Subtotal | 18 | |
| Required Content Area | ||
| DM 5113 | Theories of Creative Process in Design and Merchandising | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 9 hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Availability varies - check with advisor | ||
| User-Centered Methods for Human Factors Research | ||
| Application of Virtual and Augmented Reality | ||
| Advanced Virtual and Augmented Reality for Social Change | ||
| Advanced Digital Design Communication | ||
| Applied Sensation, Perception and Behavioral Psychology in DM | ||
| Graduate Interior Design Studio | ||
| Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Design and Design Research | ||
| Career Internship | ||
| Anthropometry and Ergonomics in DM | ||
| Or other courses as pre-approved by the student's MS committee | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Design Thesis Option
Total Hours: 30
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DM Core | ||
| DM 5003 | Theoretical Perspectives for Design and Merchandising | 3 |
| DM 5013 | Research Developments in Design and Merchandising | 3 |
| DM 5093 | Proposal Writing | 3 |
| DM 5000 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Hours Subtotal | 15 | |
| Required Content Area | ||
| DM 5113 | Theories of Creative Process in Design and Merchandising | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 12 hours from the following: | 12 | |
| User-Centered Methods for Human Factors Research | ||
| Applied Sensation, Perception and Behavioral Psychology in DM | ||
| Sustainable Design for Apparel and Interiors 1 | ||
| Foundations of Sustainability in Merchandising | ||
| Application of Virtual and Augmented Reality | ||
| Advanced Virtual and Augmented Reality for Social Change | ||
| Advanced Digital Design Communication | ||
| Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Design and Design Research | ||
| Career Internship | ||
| Graduate Interior Design Studio | ||
| Color Theories and Applications for Apparel and Interiors | ||
| Topics in Building Information Modeling | ||
| Anthropometry and Ergonomics in DM | ||
| Statistical Methods in Education | ||
| Or other courses as pre-approved by the student's MS committee | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2026-2027 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.