Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Family and Consumer Sciences - Interior Design in Normal United States | Illinois State University
Illinois State University
|
Normal United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,592
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences provides Master of Science and Master of Arts programs in Family and Consumer Sciences, featuring an Interior Design specialization. This graduate program deepens understanding of creative processes, sustainable practices, health-focused approaches, and research-backed design principles. Learners can customize their studies to emphasize theoretical foundations while enhancing practical abilities in areas like corporate spaces, international design influences, medical facility planning, and accessible environments. This track serves design professionals and architects pursuing teaching careers, research roles, or seeking to elevate their practical expertise beyond bachelor's-level training. Graduates frequently attain academic appointments or leadership roles in the industry, with many publishing their research in scholarly publications.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A student applying to a master's program must:
have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions. International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT, the minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5 band. Toefl 550 on the paper-based test A student applying to this program must:
have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a graduate program.
upload a statement of goals for seeking the degree
submit names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application
have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions. International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT, the minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5 band. Toefl 550 on the paper-based test A student applying to this program must:
have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a graduate program.
upload a statement of goals for seeking the degree
submit names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application
Tuition
USD
17,592