The Graduate Program
The graduate program in interior design offers the Master of Science, the Master of Arts, and the Master of Fine Arts degrees.
Master of Science First Professional
The Master of Science First Professional degree is for those candidates without an undergraduate degree in interior design or related field. This portfolio track of courses fully prepares the student to enter the profession and enables licensure. The degree consists of a minimum of 65 semester hours of course work in which the candidate must pass a graduate portfolio review in order to qualify for degree candidacy. First professional students complete a focused research paper in addition to their studio/lecture/seminar courses.
Master of Science and Master of Arts Post-Professional
The Master of Science and Master of Arts Post-Professional degree consists of a minimum of thirty-two (32) semester credit hours. The program is intended for candidates with an undergraduate degree in interior design, architecture, or other approved related field. This degree is intended to focus on specialized research in a thesis or thesis project program of study. Master of Arts candidates must meet the university requirements for graduate level humanities and language for eligibility.
Master of Fine Arts
The Master of Fine Arts degree consists of a minimum of sixty (60) semester credit hours including a minimum of six (6) hours of thesis or thesis project. It is intended for individuals who may pursue careers in higher education or those who seek professional career enhancement through extensive specialized research projects and/or theses preparation. In order to maintain close faculty supervision, only a limited number of candidates are accepted into the MFA program. Final determinations are made by the faculty graduate program committee. The MFA degree may be considered a terminal degree by some institutions.
- View the MFA program of study and a listing of FSU graduates in university teaching postions.
- Click here for a listing of Undergraduate and Graduate textbook requirements for the coming term.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master degree programs is based on University requirements as defined in the Graduate Degree Requirements section of the FSU Graduate Bulletin as well as those of the interior design department. The department requirements include a portfolio review of previous work (if available), three letters of recommendation, and an interview with the department Director of Graduate Studies. A minimum 3.0 grade point average from undergraduate studies and a minimum GRE score of 1,000 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the exam are required. Students with English as a second language must meet the university standard for TOEFL scores.
Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Lisa Waxman
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Interior Design
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1231
Phone: (850) 644-8326
Fax: (850) 644-3112
ADMISSION DEADLINES
Remember that the deadline for Graduate admissions is JULY 1 for all students!
FSU Requirements
View Florida State University's Graduate admissions requirements.
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