In addition to having the region’s most affordable tuition, we offer thousands of dollars in scholarships every year. Learn more about scholarships and aid for the interior design degree program at Wayne State College.
Interior Design Degree Program
About the Interior Design Degree Program
The building is standing, the rooms are divided, but who gets to designate the space and plan the furnishings? That is the job of an interior designer. From the most extravagant rooms to the simplest offices, every interior needs attention to the lighting, flooring, wall treatments, and furniture. At Wayne State, you’ll develop your artistic, interpersonal, and management skills. You’ll learn about furniture, lighting, space planning, and color analysis. With an Interior Design degree, you’ll be ready to work in different settings, such as hotels, offices, schools, and residential areas.
Percent of recent WSC graduates employed or in graduate school
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Interior Design Program Outcomes
Wayne State has the keys to your success and offers just what you need to become well prepared for the real world in the interior design degree program.
Skills Learned
- Designing for interior environments
- Soft furnishing design
- Architectural design
- Architectural and industrial finishing
- Residential drawing with CAD software
- Decorations and furniture
- Art history and multicultural arts
- Introductory accounting and finance
- Principles of marketing
- Business management and leadership
- Food preparation and baking
- Family and personal relationships
- Meal management
- Clothing construction and textiles
- Household technology and safety
- Critical thinking and problem solving
Interior Design Careers
- Interior decorator
- Interior designer
- Residential designer
- Commercial designer
- Assistant designer
- Kitchen and bath designer
- Space planner
- Facilities designer
- Home stager
- Decorating consultant
- Project designer
Employers
- Interior design firms
- Construction companies
- Architecture firms
- Engineering firms
- Furniture manufacturers
- Furniture stores
- Textile manufacturers
- Retail stores
- Home décor and furnishing stores
- Real estate agencies
- Department stores
Learn From the Best
Our faculty are accomplished. Several are highly regarded as experts and have been recognized with notable honors and awards. And with a low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll be sure to receive an excellent education in the interior design degree program.
Erin Arneson
Assistant Professor
Jessie Piper, MSE
Instructor
Outside the Classroom
At Wayne State College, you’ll have opportunities to enhance your education in the interior design degree program by participating in clubs, organizations, internships, and more.
Clubs and Organizations
Service-Learning
Make a difference in the community while learning skills you can apply toward your future career. Wayne State’s Service-Learning program has received national awards in recognition of outstanding community service, with more than 400 students participating in Service-Learning projects each semester.
Opportunities
- Peer tutoring and mentoring programs – Help fellow students master their courses and improve their skills, or be part of a support system for new students, all while gaining valuable experience for your resume.
- Service-Learning – Make a difference in the community while learning skills you can apply toward your future career! Wayne State’s Service-Learning program has received national awards in recognition of outstanding community service, with more than 400 students participating in Service-Learning projects each semester.
Internships
We encourage all students to complete an internship before graduating with a degree in interior design. Career Services is available to help you find internships and job opportunities in this field of study.
