"The curriculum balances creative exploration with professional practice, challenging students to generate innovative design solutions for interior environments while developing the skills to implement, manage, and deliver interior projects."
Bachelor of Design - Interior Design
Bachelor of Design - Interior Design
Design the Spaces of Tomorrow
The Bachelor of Design (BDes) in Interior Design is designed for creatives who want to transform interior environments. Building upon MICA's strong foundation in art and design, you will learn thoughtful, human-centered design for a future interior design career. The program is intentionally structured to align toward NCIDQ certification, which is considered the foremost industry credential for interior designers, to support graduates as they pursue professional practice.
Two Options for Your Degree: In-Person or Online
Residential Learning
Designed for first-time college students
Immerse yourself in the creative community at MICA by living on campus and learning alongside art and design students from around the world.
- In-person learning
- Industry-leading faculty
- Semester-based program
- Creative community
Online Learning
Designed for transfer students and degree completers
Convenient learning option when you need to balance learning with other demands. Explore your creativity and learn through studio-based coursework.
- Flexible scheduling
- Multiple Start Dates
- Expert instruction
- Creative community
The Academic Program
Learn Interior Design Through Studio-Based Coursework
Learn interior design through studio-based coursework that integrates creative exploration with technical precision. The curriculum progresses from foundational design thinking and visual communication into advanced studio courses that address interior design in residential, commercial, healthcare, and community settings. Instruction in space planning, materials and textiles, lighting, building systems, and codes ensures graduates can translate conceptual ideas into buildable solutions. Your education will culminate in a portfolio that demonstrates professional readiness for a career in interior design.
Possible Career Pathways
Prepare for Your Interior Design Career
Graduates of the BDes in Interior Design Degree will be prepared for roles such as:
- Interior Designer or Interior Design Assistant
- Junior Designer
- Space Planner
- CAD/BIM Technician
- Lighting Design Assistant
- Design Associate in workplace, residential, hospitality, or healthcare settings
"MICA's Bachelor of Design in Interior Design is built to equip our students with the technical art and design skills to become interior designers and join a committed community of practice. Our strong foundation in art and design allows us to apply a unique creative lens to Maryland's investment in workforce development as we launch a degree that leads directly to professional certification and graduate students who can thoughtfully engage with the built environment."