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Message What Is Interior Design?Interior design is the art and science of planning, designing, and enhancing interior spaces to improve functionality, aesthetics, and quality of life. Interior designers collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and other professionals to bring projects to life within set specications, budgets, and timelines. They use detailed drawings, renderings, and mood boards to communicate their concepts, guiding choices in layout, furnishings, and nishes. Staying current withindustry trends, sustainability practices, and building codes, interior designers create innovative and environmentally conscious spaces that adapt toevolving societal and regulatory demands.Bobby Chain Technology CenterHattiesburg Campusconstructionanddesign@usm.eduusm.edu/construction-design601.266.4895Scan foradmissionrequirements.COLLABORATE • INNOVATE • CREATELEARN MORENow is the perfect time to elevate your career in interior design, and there’s no better place to gain the expertise you need to build, lead, and excel than Southern Miss!EOE/F/M/VETS/DISABILITYContact us about our generous scholarships!INTERIOR DESIGNINTERIOR DESIGNAn Exciting and Rewarding Career!Embrace Your Artistic and Enterprising Spirit in Interior Design!Interior designers are artistic and enterprising individuals, thriving in roles that require creativity, originality, and adaptability. Expressive and imaginative, they are open to new experiences, making them well-suited for the dynamic nature of the eld. As natural leaders, they exude energy, ambition, and optimism, which are invaluable in a profession that involves inuencing design decisions and client satisfaction. If you enjoy self-expression, innovation, and interacting with others in exciting environments, a career in interior design may be a perfect t!Growing Demand for Interior Design ProfessionalsThe job market for interior designers is projected to grow by 4% from 2022 to2032. Demand is especially high for designers skilled in large-scale projects, including housing developments, oce spaces, restaurants, hospitals, senior care facilities, hotels, and more.Lucrative Careers and Entrepreneurial PathsInterior designers typically enjoy competitive salaries, with median earnings ranging from $50,000 to over $100,000 per year, depending on experience and location. Many interior designers also opt to start their own businesses, oering greater autonomy and the potential for higher income.Dynamic and Evolving FieldInterior design oers diverse career paths and opportunities for specialization, allowing designers to focus on areas that match their interests and expertise. Interior designers can advance by working in specialized elds like commercial, healthcare, or hospitality design, where they contribute to impactful, large-scale projects. Each specialization provides unique opportunities for growth and advancement in a dynamic and evolving eld.SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
Gain the Skills to Set You Apart as an Interior Designer!The eld of interior design has evolved into a complex and highly technical profession. Our Bachelor of Science in Interior Design program equips you with the essential design and sales skills needed to thrive in this competitive industry. Our curriculum is comprehensive, covering fundamental principles and specialized topics, such as interior materials and installation methods, interior systems, residential and commercial interior design, professional practices and procedures, and building information modeling (BIM) for interior design. Our courses are regularly updated to provide a modern and cutting-edge education that reects industry advancements.Our Interior Design program holds dual accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), ensuring a high-quality education that meets professional standards. Our graduates are prepared for entry-level positions, advanced studies, and membership in leading interior design organizations. Additionally, our degree meets the educational requirements to qualify for the National Council for Interior Design Qualication (NCIDQ) exam, a key credential for interior design professionals.Be Ready for Life with a Southern Miss Interior Design Degree!The Interior Design program at Southern Miss equips students to design innovative, functional spaces and address real-world challenges in a dynamic career. With special emphasis on residential, commercial, healthcare, and hospitality design, the program oers hands-on experiences through community projects, partnerships with local contractors, and an annual student-designed showhouse. A required 280-hour internship between junior and senior years often leads to job oers, providing a strong foundation of practical experience. With this preparation, our graduates are ready to deliver resilient, sustainable, and adaptive design solutions, ensuring they are truly Ready for Life in this evolving eld.Program BenetsINTERIOR DESIGNAT SOUTHERN MISSSOUTHERN MISS• Small class sizes• Career-ready skills• Transfer-friendly• Study-abroad opportunities • Strong industry collaborationThe Kate Hubbard HouseThe Interior Design program is housed in the Kate Hubbard House, a living design studio that serves as a central hub for academic and program activities. This unique learning space fosters peer mentoring and collaboration among students, allowing for consistent interaction and support.Close-Knit Community and Personalized AttentionWith a small program size, the Interior Design program promotes close relationships between students and faculty. This intimate learning environment allows for personalized mentorship, fostering collaboration and teamwork. Students benet from individualized attention that helps them thrive academically and professionally, creating a family-like atmosphere where everyone feels valued and supported.Supportive Community and Engaging Learning EnvironmentStudy-Abroad Summer ProgramThe Interior Design program oers immersive international experiences that deepen students’ cultural and professional perspectives. Each year, students study in destinations, such as Italy and England, exploring centuries of design history, architectural masterpieces, and pivotal design movements. These experiences provide students with a global perspective on interior design, allowing them to appreciate diverse cultural inuences and historic design contexts.Domestic Travel ProgramUpperclassmen also benet from a domestic travel program, which introduces them to the latest products and innovations within the interior design industry. Key destinations include major U.S. design hubs, such as Houston, Chicago, and Atlanta, where students engage with contemporary trends and build essential industry connections, equipping them for dynamic careers in interior design.Transformative Travel ExperiencesDesigner Showhouse ExperienceEach fall, the Interior Design program organizes a Designer Showhouse, giving seniors an invaluable real-world experience as they collaborate with industry professionals. Students stage a home, showcasing products from local artists and vendors, which builds essential networking and teamwork skills while preparing them to deliver cohesive, client-ready design solutions. This immersive project prepares students to be Ready for Life in a dynamic interior design career.Capstone Projects Mentored by Industry ExpertsThe Interior Design program oers capstone projects guided by industry professionals to encourage students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, focusing on creating functional designs in settings such as healthcare, hospitality, and education. With mentorship from industry professionals, students gain hands-on experience in translating design theory into impactful, practical solutions.Annual Interior Design Product ShowThe Interior Design program also hosts an annual Product Show, connecting students, faculty, and sta with various vendors to explore products and services for residential and commercial interiors. This event fosters industry connections that enhance students’ professional development and readiness for future careers.Bridging Classroom and Career: Real-World ExperiencesPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSAccredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
Gain the Skills to Set You Apart as an Interior Designer!The eld of interior design has evolved into a complex and highly technical profession. Our Bachelor of Science in Interior Design program equips you with the essential design and sales skills needed to thrive in this competitive industry. Our curriculum is comprehensive, covering fundamental principles and specialized topics, such as interior materials and installation methods, interior systems, residential and commercial interior design, professional practices and procedures, and building information modeling (BIM) for interior design. Our courses are regularly updated to provide a modern and cutting-edge education that reects industry advancements.Our Interior Design program holds dual accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), ensuring a high-quality education that meets professional standards. Our graduates are prepared for entry-level positions, advanced studies, and membership in leading interior design organizations. Additionally, our degree meets the educational requirements to qualify for the National Council for Interior Design Qualication (NCIDQ) exam, a key credential for interior design professionals.Be Ready for Life with a Southern Miss Interior Design Degree!The Interior Design program at Southern Miss equips students to design innovative, functional spaces and address real-world challenges in a dynamic career. With special emphasis on residential, commercial, healthcare, and hospitality design, the program oers hands-on experiences through community projects, partnerships with local contractors, and an annual student-designed showhouse. A required 280-hour internship between junior and senior years often leads to job oers, providing a strong foundation of practical experience. With this preparation, our graduates are ready to deliver resilient, sustainable, and adaptive design solutions, ensuring they are truly Ready for Life in this evolving eld.Program BenetsINTERIOR DESIGNAT SOUTHERN MISSSOUTHERN MISS• Small class sizes• Career-ready skills• Transfer-friendly• Study-abroad opportunities • Strong industry collaborationThe Kate Hubbard HouseThe Interior Design program is housed in the Kate Hubbard House, a living design studio that serves as a central hub for academic and program activities. This unique learning space fosters peer mentoring and collaboration among students, allowing for consistent interaction and support.Close-Knit Community and Personalized AttentionWith a small program size, the Interior Design program promotes close relationships between students and faculty. This intimate learning environment allows for personalized mentorship, fostering collaboration and teamwork. Students benet from individualized attention that helps them thrive academically and professionally, creating a family-like atmosphere where everyone feels valued and supported.Supportive Community and Engaging Learning EnvironmentStudy-Abroad Summer ProgramThe Interior Design program oers immersive international experiences that deepen students’ cultural and professional perspectives. Each year, students study in destinations, such as Italy and England, exploring centuries of design history, architectural masterpieces, and pivotal design movements. These experiences provide students with a global perspective on interior design, allowing them to appreciate diverse cultural inuences and historic design contexts.Domestic Travel ProgramUpperclassmen also benet from a domestic travel program, which introduces them to the latest products and innovations within the interior design industry. Key destinations include major U.S. design hubs, such as Houston, Chicago, and Atlanta, where students engage with contemporary trends and build essential industry connections, equipping them for dynamic careers in interior design.Transformative Travel ExperiencesDesigner Showhouse ExperienceEach fall, the Interior Design program organizes a Designer Showhouse, giving seniors an invaluable real-world experience as they collaborate with industry professionals. Students stage a home, showcasing products from local artists and vendors, which builds essential networking and teamwork skills while preparing them to deliver cohesive, client-ready design solutions. This immersive project prepares students to be Ready for Life in a dynamic interior design career.Capstone Projects Mentored by Industry ExpertsThe Interior Design program oers capstone projects guided by industry professionals to encourage students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, focusing on creating functional designs in settings such as healthcare, hospitality, and education. With mentorship from industry professionals, students gain hands-on experience in translating design theory into impactful, practical solutions.Annual Interior Design Product ShowThe Interior Design program also hosts an annual Product Show, connecting students, faculty, and sta with various vendors to explore products and services for residential and commercial interiors. This event fosters industry connections that enhance students’ professional development and readiness for future careers.Bridging Classroom and Career: Real-World ExperiencesPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSAccredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
Gain the Skills to Set You Apart as an Interior Designer!The eld of interior design has evolved into a complex and highly technical profession. Our Bachelor of Science in Interior Design program equips you with the essential design and sales skills needed to thrive in this competitive industry. Our curriculum is comprehensive, covering fundamental principles and specialized topics, such as interior materials and installation methods, interior systems, residential and commercial interior design, professional practices and procedures, and building information modeling (BIM) for interior design. Our courses are regularly updated to provide a modern and cutting-edge education that reects industry advancements.Our Interior Design program holds dual accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), ensuring a high-quality education that meets professional standards. Our graduates are prepared for entry-level positions, advanced studies, and membership in leading interior design organizations. Additionally, our degree meets the educational requirements to qualify for the National Council for Interior Design Qualication (NCIDQ) exam, a key credential for interior design professionals.Be Ready for Life with a Southern Miss Interior Design Degree!The Interior Design program at Southern Miss equips students to design innovative, functional spaces and address real-world challenges in a dynamic career. With special emphasis on residential, commercial, healthcare, and hospitality design, the program oers hands-on experiences through community projects, partnerships with local contractors, and an annual student-designed showhouse. A required 280-hour internship between junior and senior years often leads to job oers, providing a strong foundation of practical experience. With this preparation, our graduates are ready to deliver resilient, sustainable, and adaptive design solutions, ensuring they are truly Ready for Life in this evolving eld.Program BenetsINTERIOR DESIGNAT SOUTHERN MISSSOUTHERN MISS• Small class sizes• Career-ready skills• Transfer-friendly• Study-abroad opportunities • Strong industry collaborationThe Kate Hubbard HouseThe Interior Design program is housed in the Kate Hubbard House, a living design studio that serves as a central hub for academic and program activities. This unique learning space fosters peer mentoring and collaboration among students, allowing for consistent interaction and support.Close-Knit Community and Personalized AttentionWith a small program size, the Interior Design program promotes close relationships between students and faculty. This intimate learning environment allows for personalized mentorship, fostering collaboration and teamwork. Students benet from individualized attention that helps them thrive academically and professionally, creating a family-like atmosphere where everyone feels valued and supported.Supportive Community and Engaging Learning EnvironmentStudy-Abroad Summer ProgramThe Interior Design program oers immersive international experiences that deepen students’ cultural and professional perspectives. Each year, students study in destinations, such as Italy and England, exploring centuries of design history, architectural masterpieces, and pivotal design movements. These experiences provide students with a global perspective on interior design, allowing them to appreciate diverse cultural inuences and historic design contexts.Domestic Travel ProgramUpperclassmen also benet from a domestic travel program, which introduces them to the latest products and innovations within the interior design industry. Key destinations include major U.S. design hubs, such as Houston, Chicago, and Atlanta, where students engage with contemporary trends and build essential industry connections, equipping them for dynamic careers in interior design.Transformative Travel ExperiencesDesigner Showhouse ExperienceEach fall, the Interior Design program organizes a Designer Showhouse, giving seniors an invaluable real-world experience as they collaborate with industry professionals. Students stage a home, showcasing products from local artists and vendors, which builds essential networking and teamwork skills while preparing them to deliver cohesive, client-ready design solutions. This immersive project prepares students to be Ready for Life in a dynamic interior design career.Capstone Projects Mentored by Industry ExpertsThe Interior Design program oers capstone projects guided by industry professionals to encourage students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, focusing on creating functional designs in settings such as healthcare, hospitality, and education. With mentorship from industry professionals, students gain hands-on experience in translating design theory into impactful, practical solutions.Annual Interior Design Product ShowThe Interior Design program also hosts an annual Product Show, connecting students, faculty, and sta with various vendors to explore products and services for residential and commercial interiors. This event fosters industry connections that enhance students’ professional development and readiness for future careers.Bridging Classroom and Career: Real-World ExperiencesPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSAccredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
What Is Interior Design?Interior design is the art and science of planning, designing, and enhancing interior spaces to improve functionality, aesthetics, and quality of life. Interior designers collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and other professionals to bring projects to life within set specications, budgets, and timelines. They use detailed drawings, renderings, and mood boards to communicate their concepts, guiding choices in layout, furnishings, and nishes. Staying current withindustry trends, sustainability practices, and building codes, interior designers create innovative and environmentally conscious spaces that adapt toevolving societal and regulatory demands.Bobby Chain Technology CenterHattiesburg Campusconstructionanddesign@usm.eduusm.edu/construction-design601.266.4895Scan foradmissionrequirements.COLLABORATE • INNOVATE • CREATELEARN MORENow is the perfect time to elevate your career in interior design, and there’s no better place to gain the expertise you need to build, lead, and excel than Southern Miss!EOE/F/M/VETS/DISABILITYContact us about our generous scholarships!INTERIOR DESIGNINTERIOR DESIGNAn Exciting and Rewarding Career!Embrace Your Artistic and Enterprising Spirit in Interior Design!Interior designers are artistic and enterprising individuals, thriving in roles that require creativity, originality, and adaptability. Expressive and imaginative, they are open to new experiences, making them well-suited for the dynamic nature of the eld. As natural leaders, they exude energy, ambition, and optimism, which are invaluable in a profession that involves inuencing design decisions and client satisfaction. If you enjoy self-expression, innovation, and interacting with others in exciting environments, a career in interior design may be a perfect t!Growing Demand for Interior Design ProfessionalsThe job market for interior designers is projected to grow by 4% from 2022 to2032. Demand is especially high for designers skilled in large-scale projects, including housing developments, oce spaces, restaurants, hospitals, senior care facilities, hotels, and more.Lucrative Careers and Entrepreneurial PathsInterior designers typically enjoy competitive salaries, with median earnings ranging from $50,000 to over $100,000 per year, depending on experience and location. Many interior designers also opt to start their own businesses, oering greater autonomy and the potential for higher income.Dynamic and Evolving FieldInterior design oers diverse career paths and opportunities for specialization, allowing designers to focus on areas that match their interests and expertise. Interior designers can advance by working in specialized elds like commercial, healthcare, or hospitality design, where they contribute to impactful, large-scale projects. Each specialization provides unique opportunities for growth and advancement in a dynamic and evolving eld.SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
What Is Interior Design?Interior design is the art and science of planning, designing, and enhancing interior spaces to improve functionality, aesthetics, and quality of life. Interior designers collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and other professionals to bring projects to life within set specications, budgets, and timelines. They use detailed drawings, renderings, and mood boards to communicate their concepts, guiding choices in layout, furnishings, and nishes. Staying current withindustry trends, sustainability practices, and building codes, interior designers create innovative and environmentally conscious spaces that adapt toevolving societal and regulatory demands.Bobby Chain Technology CenterHattiesburg Campusconstructionanddesign@usm.eduusm.edu/construction-design601.266.4895Scan foradmissionrequirements.COLLABORATE • INNOVATE • CREATELEARN MORENow is the perfect time to elevate your career in interior design, and there’s no better place to gain the expertise you need to build, lead, and excel than Southern Miss!EOE/F/M/VETS/DISABILITYContact us about our generous scholarships!INTERIOR DESIGNINTERIOR DESIGNAn Exciting and Rewarding Career!Embrace Your Artistic and Enterprising Spirit in Interior Design!Interior designers are artistic and enterprising individuals, thriving in roles that require creativity, originality, and adaptability. Expressive and imaginative, they are open to new experiences, making them well-suited for the dynamic nature of the eld. As natural leaders, they exude energy, ambition, and optimism, which are invaluable in a profession that involves inuencing design decisions and client satisfaction. If you enjoy self-expression, innovation, and interacting with others in exciting environments, a career in interior design may be a perfect t!Growing Demand for Interior Design ProfessionalsThe job market for interior designers is projected to grow by 4% from 2022 to2032. Demand is especially high for designers skilled in large-scale projects, including housing developments, oce spaces, restaurants, hospitals, senior care facilities, hotels, and more.Lucrative Careers and Entrepreneurial PathsInterior designers typically enjoy competitive salaries, with median earnings ranging from $50,000 to over $100,000 per year, depending on experience and location. Many interior designers also opt to start their own businesses, oering greater autonomy and the potential for higher income.Dynamic and Evolving FieldInterior design oers diverse career paths and opportunities for specialization, allowing designers to focus on areas that match their interests and expertise. Interior designers can advance by working in specialized elds like commercial, healthcare, or hospitality design, where they contribute to impactful, large-scale projects. Each specialization provides unique opportunities for growth and advancement in a dynamic and evolving eld.SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN