Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
The Bachelor of Science in Interior Design program at Lawrence Technological University is an accredited, professional studio-based baccalaureate degree program. It offers a curriculum that encourages students to create intentional interiors in a manner that is practically grounded, critically framed, and deeply invested in cultural relevancy and technical advancement. The program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), and is a registered campus center of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).
The curriculum reinforces the interdisciplinary nature of design with common foundation courses for all CoAD programs during the first year, followed by numerous multi-disciplinary courses and electives. We balance the studio experience with courses that build the theoretical and technical skills needed for success. Students benefit from dedicated studio space and access to material, lighting, digital, wood and metal fabrication labs.
For students interested in achieving professional status in both Interiors and Architecture, we offer a direct entry Master of Architecture linked to the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design that can be completed in six years (181 credits). For more information about the direct entry program, please refer to the program website
Throughout their time at LTU, our students connect with the local design community through real-world, sponsored projects and internship opportunities that allow them to explore the latest innovations in technology, research and theory. Our students leave LTU with the ability to critically engage with practice, share compelling design stories, and grow into thought leaders.
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Featured Alumni
Monique Pothoff
Bachelor of Interior Architecture and Design
An artist by birth, an interior designer and MBA graduate by education, Monique has worked for various design firms over the past 16 years both in the Detroit and Paris areas. Monique recently started her own consulting business in France.
Q: For those who might be interested in Interior Architecture, do you have any advice?
A: I would recommend getting an internship as early as possible and starting from the ground up. Sometimes the world of design can appear glamorous, but it is mostly hard work, patience, and constant learning.
Q: What made you choose to attend Lawrence Tech?
A: Having grown up in the greater Detroit area, I heard a lot of really good things about LTU. It was a school that was very serious about what they did and according to many, approached things from a practical perspective.
Q: Do you have any favorite memories of your time at LTU?
A: I loved the feeling of competition and passion during our design studio time. So many of us pushed ourselves to the absolute limit, and you would see so many amazing concepts and ideas. It was impossible to not be invested there between your fellow talented students and the staff always ready to challenge you.
Admissions + Curriculum
Admission into the Interior Design program follows the University’s admission criteria. Portfolios are not required for admission.
For specific Interior Design program questions, contact the Chair of Design, Philip Plowright, at pplowrigh@ltu.edu or the Interior Design Director, Jenna Reed Walker, at jwalker1@ltu.edu.
For general questions about admissions, our programs or the college, please contact Lilian Crum at lcrum@ltu.edu or click on the links below.
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