Degree requirements for the MFA in Interior Architecture should be completed within two to four years, and no longer than five years, after the start of graduate work. The program is divided into two phases: Phase I (24 credits) and Phase II (36 credits). Candidacy Review occurs after Phase I and before students may continue on to Phase II. There are two separate tracks of completion: Track A, a two-year track consisting of 6 semesters including two summer semesters; and Track B, a four-year track consisting of ten semesters including two summer semesters.

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and must successfully complete the required 60 credit course of study outlined in the MFA curriculum chart that culminates in the successful completion and defense of the final thesis project. At least 48 of the 60 required credits must be earned in 800-level or above numbered courses, and all must be in 700-level or above courses. MFA candidates are also required to exhibit their thesis project at a community-based venue to be determined and organized by the candidates.

Curriculum

Required Studio Coursework (7 courses, 24 credits)

ADI S805 Form, Study & Model-making Studio
ADI S810 Advanced Lighting Design Studio
ADI S815 Advanced Human Factors & Universal Design Studio
ADI S820 Materials & Methods Studio OR
ADI S866 Environmental Graphic Design Studio
ADI S837 Sustainable Design Studio
ADIA S942 MFA Thesis Design Studio (6 credits)
ADIA S900 Directed Studio

Required Lecture/Seminar Coursework (5 courses, 15 credits)

ADI 835 History & Theory of Interior Architecture
ADIA 850 Contemporary Issues & Criticism in Interior Architecture Seminar
ADIA 853 Social & Behavioral Aspects of Interior Architecture Seminar
ADIA 938 Research Inquiry Seminar
ADIA 940 MFA Thesis Research

Required Technical Practice Coursework (4 courses, 12 credits)

ADIA 861 Professional Practicum OR ADIA 863 Professional Practicum
ADIA 856 Building Components & Structures for Interior Architecture
ADIA 858 Project Management & Administration
ADIA S944 MFA Thesis Documentation

Elective Coursework (3 courses, 9 credits; 6 credits in art/design and 3 credits open electives)

ADI 706 Portfolio
ADI 713 Advanced Three-Dimensional Color
ADI S825 History & Style Studio
ADI S830 Digital Visualization Studio
ADI S820 Materials & Methods Studio
ADI S866 Environmental Graphic Design Studio
ADI S900 Study Abroad
ADIA S812 Advanced Lighting & Technology