Doctoral programs in interior design prepare students for academic positions and advanced leadership roles. Designed for the professional development of experienced interior designers, a Doctor of Philosophy in Interior Design (Ph.D.) program equips students with the research skills to exhaustively examine the influences and processes of interior design. Doctoral programs provide students with opportunities to study and research key areas of designing, planning and furnishing both commercial and residential spaces. In addition to completing a dissertation, students are required to complete coursework in areas that may include:
- Design methods
- Interior design systems
- Sustainable design
- Research methods
- Design analysis
