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Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
The Bachelor of Science in Interior Design program at Lawrence Technological University is an accredited, professional studio-based baccalaureate degree program. It offers a curriculum that encourages students to create intentional interiors in a manner that is practically grounded, critically framed, and deeply invested in cultural relevancy and technical advancement. The program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), and is a registered campus center of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).
The curriculum reinforces the interdisciplinary nature of design with common foundation courses for all CoAD programs during the first year, followed by numerous multi-disciplinary courses and electives. We balance the studio experience with courses that build the theoretical and technical skills needed for success. Students benefit from dedicated studio space and access to material, lighting, digital, wood and metal fabrication labs.
For students interested in achieving professional status in both Interiors and Architecture, we offer a direct entry Master of Architecture linked to the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design that can be completed in six years (181 credits). For more information about the direct entry program, please refer to the program website
Throughout their time at LTU, our students connect with the local design community through real-world, sponsored projects and internship opportunities that allow them to explore the latest innovations in technology, research and theory. Our students leave LTU with the ability to critically engage with practice, share compelling design stories, and grow into thought leaders.
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Admissions + Curriculum
Admission into the Interior Design program follows the University’s admission criteria. Portfolios are not required for admission.
For specific Interior Design program questions, contact the Chair of Design, Philip Plowright, at pplowrigh@ltu.edu.
For general questions about admissions, our programs or the college, please contact Associate Dean, Lilian Crum, at lcrum@ltu.edu or click on the links below.
Advisory Board

Katherine Chapelle
AECOM

Natalie Davis
Davis Corporate Solutions

Wenching DIng
Gensler
Workplace Director

Jenn Hautamaki
Bentley Mills

Alexis Kim
Smithgroup
Workplace Strategist

Abby Krause
reWORK360
Work Strategist

Betsy Wagner
Hobbs + Black

Steve Webber
FSU Faculty

Carla Wolf
NORR

Geraldine Drake
AECOM

Lori James
Smithgroup

Kiana Wenzell
Design Core Detroit

Dwayne Adle
Comprehensive Design Group

Shawn Calvin
inform Studio

Heather Carney
PartnrHaus

Carolyn Dwyer
Mohawk | IDCFC

Heather Greene
Stantec

Susan Heifleigh
EMU Faculty

Diane Lammers
Integrated Design Solutions

Tracy Taylor
T Squared Designs

Patrick Thompson
Patrick Thompson Design