What will I learn?
LTU’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design is a professional, CIDA-accredited program that prepares you to go beyond aesthetics to design intentional, narrative-driven environments that enhance how people live, work, and interact. The curriculum blends hands-on studio experience with design theory, technical skills, collaborative processes, and advanced technology, ensuring that you develop both the creative vision and professional expertise required in today’s design industry. You’ll work on real-world, industry-sponsored projects, learn from practicing designers, and engage with the latest digital tools, research methods, and fabrication technologies. As part of LTU’s laptop program, you’ll receive a Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G5 through LTU’s laptop program, equipped with the professional software used throughout the design and architecture industries, supporting seamless professional workflows. Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and a registered campus center of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the program provides a strong foundation for professional pathways, including NCIDQ eligibility. If you’re interested in expanding your expertise into architecture, LTU also offers a direct-entry Master of Architecture pathway with an additional 58 credits of graduate studies in LTU’s MArch program. What You’ll Learn Principles of interior design, space planning, and environmental psychology Digital modeling, visualization, and documentation Human factors, building codes, accessibility, and building systems Materials, lighting design, and sustainable design practices Research-driven design methods and project development Visual storytelling through light, sound, material, and form, supported by design history and theory Why LTU CIDA-accredited program with a strong professional reputation Hands-on, studio-based learning led by experienced designers Industry-sponsored projects and community-engaged collaborations Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G5 laptop included, equipped with industry-standard software Strong adjacency to architecture Located within an active regional design and construction community Where Our Students and Graduates Work Interior Design graduates pursue careers in design firms, architecture offices, corporate design teams, and specialty sectors. Students and alumni hold positions at: Bedrock Detroit, Michigan Medicine, SmithGroup, Walt Disney World, Gensler, InForm Studio, The Collaborative, Stellantis (FCA), CBRE, Boyne Design Group, Progressive Companies, NBS Commercial Interiors, Gresham Smith, DFab, French Associates, Hobbs Black Architects, Illuminating Concepts, Quinn Evans, DIGBAR Interiors Architecture, CallisonRTKL, Laurel Wolf, Adam Rogers Studio, and Nelson. What You’ll Graduate With A professional portfolio highlighting a range of interior design projects Technical fluency in digital modeling and visualization tools Experience addressing real design challenges through industry-sponsored projects Preparation for NCIDQ eligibility and entry-level interior design roles Admissions Curriculum Admission follows standard University requirements. Portfolios are not required. Total Semester Credit Hours: 121.
