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

College of Design, Construction, and Planning Courses

Interior Design (MID)    

SLO 1     Knowledge        
Illustrate an understanding of a specialized topic within the knowledge base of Interior Design

SLO 2     Skills     
Identify, formulate, test and analyze research questions in interior design

SLO 3     Professional Behavior   
Engage in field experience