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Department of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design

Interior Design Undergraduate Program

The interior design program is the only 4-year CIDA-accredited program in Kansas. The program emphasizes the impact of interior environments on human wellbeing. We teach students to become professionals who design interior spaces that are sustainable, founded on evidence-based strategies, and enhance user satisfaction, health, wellbeing, productivity and safety for all and at all stages of life.

The interior design program provides students the opportunity to explore the rich intersections between human ecological theory, design theory and interior design practice. Students develop competencies in the following:

  • color
  • ethics
  • lighting
  • acoustics
  • aesthetics
  • design history
  • design thinking
  • collaboration skills
  • codes and regulations
  • environmental comfort
  • sustainability/resiliency
  • design communication skills
  • application of the design process
  • project planning and management
  • building construction technologies
  • creative two- and three-dimensional design


The interior design program provides a high-value, affordable education in interior design that can be achieved within eight sequential semesters beginning with the fall term. Students are selectively admitted into the program based on academic preparation. See our FAQ webpage to learn about the selective admissions process.

Curriculum
Learn more about the Interior Design courses and curriculum requirements

Learning Beyond the Classroom

orangeyellowartpieceFaculty-led trips and education abroad

 

 

whitespiralstaircaseProfessional development and networking opportunities

 

pinkwhiteartUndergraduate research

 

 

green pipesPartnership with Inje University Architecture program (South Korea)



ferriswheelFaculty mentor program

 

 

yellowglassProfessional mentor program and Professional Advisory Board

 

 

silverstructureStudent chapters in professional organizations

redbrick92% graduation rate after declaring major

 

 

pillars100% employment rate

  

Accreditation

The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.

The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The Bachelor of Science in Interior Design granted by Kansas State University meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit: https://www.cidq.org/eligibility-requirements.

The Kansas State University interior design program is also accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design.