Endicott College

Program Information

Degree Offered

MFA, MA

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

The Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (M.F.A. in I.D.) is a 64-credit program designed for interior and architectural
design professionals that are seeking to acquire advanced expertise in design research, analysis, design, and construction
of complex interior environments. The program’s intent is to create interior design specialists where students select from two
areas of concentration: Sustainable Interior Environments or, Design Studio (healthcare, hospitality, institutional, residential).
The challenging curriculum is unique as it prepares students to enter professional Interior Design practice or Interior Design
education at an advanced level. The program develops student proficiencies through both individual and team-based “atelier”
style learning, while emphasizing the need to provide environmentally responsible interior design solutions for the 21st century.

The program model integrates theory and practice through required courses in Interior Design Firm Management and in
Educational Practicum’s reinforcing the primary College mission of concurrent learning.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program students will:
• Assimilate highly technical, theoretical, and sophisticated problem solving methods in the development of the design
of interior environments.
• Research, understand, and demonstrate the role and impact upon society that emerging design theories and technologies
have on complex interior environments.
• Assess and synthesize project needs and strategies to operate in and communicate within a collaborative and integrated
mode with other design specialist and related professions.
• Develop and advance current design principles, theories and academic research, and demonstrate a contribution to
design practice, education, and society.
• Develop an understanding, application and specifying furniture, fixtures, finish materials, and environmental systems,
controls and regulations to maximize occupant health, welfare, and comfort within interior environments.
• Develop a global perspective for design including an understanding and application of sustainable strategies that
enhance users and planet earth.

The Master of Arts in Interior Design (M.A. in I.D.) is a 37-credit program designed for interior and architectural design
professionals currently working within the profession, that seek to acquire advanced expertise in design research, analysis,
design, and construction of complex interior environments. The program’s intent is to create interior design specialists
where students select from two areas of concentration; Sustainable Interior Environments or Design Studio (healthcare,
hospitality, institutional, residential).

The challenging curriculum is unique as it allows students with two options, to remain active within interior design practice
and undertake the degree part-time or undertake the curriculum at full-time status. Designed for both working professionals
and full-time students, the coursework is offered in early mornings, early evenings, weekend intensives and online learning
environments. The program develops student proficiencies through both individual and team based learning, within an
“atelier” design studio setting.

The Master of Arts in Interior Design program model integrates theory and practice through required coursework in interior
design firm management and graduate student forums reinforcing the primary College mission of concurrent learning.

Accreditation:

Endicott College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Eligibility Requirements:

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International Student Requirements:

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--General

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999