Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced)

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    10

  • Total Credit Hours

    60 Hours

In our Interior Design program at Southeastern Michigan University, we offer students a comprehensive education that blends academic excellence with practical experience. Our expert faculty members provide a supportive learning environment, guiding students to develop the knowledge, creativity, and critical thinking abilities required to excel in the dynamic field of interior design. From space planning to sustainable design, our program fosters innovative interior environments that enhance quality of life.

Creative Foundation And Skill Development:

The College of Applied Arts begins with a strong emphasis on building a creative foundation and honing essential skills. Students explore various artistic mediums and techniques, allowing them to develop a well-rounded understanding of applied arts. This foundation prepares students to express their creativity and expertise in their chosen field.


Industry Connections And Collaborations:

Beyond the studio, our College of Applied Arts places a significant emphasis on fostering industry connections and collaborations. Students have opportunities to engage with professionals, participate in art exhibitions, and collaborate on real-world projects. These experiences not only enhance their artistic portfolios but also provide valuable insights into the professional art world.


Cultural Diversity And Artistic Globalization:

The College of Applied Arts at Southeastern Michigan University is committed to Nurturing cultural diversity and promoting artistic globalization. Our curriculum integrates art from various cultures and encourages students to explore different artistic traditions. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs, international art exhibitions, and collaborations with artists from around the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective on applied arts.

This course explores the cultural purposes, visual elements of arts and the methodologies of art history. The course presents an overview of drawing, printing, painting and still photography. History of Arts in various continents is discussed in this course.


This course introduces you to the concept of Digital Printing, Photography and 3D Printing. The course explores how 3D models are visualized and history and future of Virtual World. Digital Video, audio and cinematography is discussed in detail in this course.


This course provides a brief overview of Interior design. The course explores the concept of post modern architecture, history of home decoration and day-lighting strategies. Green housing which is an essential element in the house building process is discussed in detailed in this course.


Visual communication in contemporary media typically combines a range of resources - written, visual, aural, and spatial. You will be able to develop a set of techniques and frameworks to analyse these complex texts, and to explore how they create meanings.


A hands-on introduction to the technical & creative uses of digital photography. The course will explore the use of digital technologies to compose, shoot, scan, alter, & print images, as well as considering the ways in which photographic meaning has been changed by the use of the computer.

This course introduces some of the state-of-the-art tools involved, such as computer simulation. A “how-to,” systematic, and methodical approach leading you through the collection, analysis and development of information to produce a quality functional plant layout.


The course introduces you to 2-D and 3-D communication and presentation techniques, as used in architecture. It includes orthographic, paraline, perspective and freehand drawing techniques and procedures. The course covers basic model building and the use of drawing as a problem abstraction and diagramming technique.


The course begins with an overview of the software and its interface, introduces a comprehensive design project and then covers advanced usage of each of the software’s capabilities. The course uses screen shots, dialogue boxes, CAD images, and digital AutoCAD files to introduce the procedures and applications of Autodesk Civil 3D.


After reading this course, you will gain all the essential skills needed for planning and maintaining a thriving interior design business, presented in the clear, easy-to-follow style that is the hallmark of this course.


This course aims interior design professionals with solid, practical know-how and step-by-step AutoCAD instruction. It is organized around a series of tasks and combines explanations of AutoCAD commands with practical systematic drafting procedures.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
MASTERS DEGREE $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At Southeastern Michigan University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

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