Design Degrees Online

Fulfill general criteria for graduate admission

Portfolio of art/craft/design work

Applicants should hold a baccalaureate degree in a field of arts, sciences, or education from a regionally accredited college in the United States or Canada, and demonstrate, through the quality of the undergraduate record and creative production, a genuine, professional potential. The undergraduate degree should include 75 quarter credit hours (50 semester hours) in studio courses.

International students need a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based). Those coming from countries where the baccalaureate degree is not given for programs in the practice of art may be admitted to graduate study if the diploma or certificate received approximates the standards of the BFA, BA, or BS degrees and if their academic records and portfolios indicate an ability to meet graduate standards.

Fulfill general criteria for graduate admission
A slide portfolio containing at least 20 examples of the applicants best work (35mm slides required). Additional materials on computer disk in Macintosh format may also be included

Prerequisites
Applicants should hold a baccalaureate degree in a field of arts, sciences, or education from a regionally accredited college in the United States or Canada and demonstrate, through quality of the undergraduate record in creative production, a genuine, professional potential.

Those coming from countries where the baccalaureate degree is not given for programs in the practice of art may be admitted to graduate study if the diploma or certificate received approximates the standards of the BFA, BA, or BS degrees and if their academic records and portfolios indicate an ability to meet graduate standards.

A student who needs additional undergraduate study requirements may be admitted. This study will be structured for breadth or increased performance in areas designated and will be determined at the time of acceptance. Such prerequisites must be satisfied as defined in the letter of acceptance, which applicants will receive prior to admission as graduate students. Extended study may require additional time on campus.

Admissions

Qualified graduates of accredited colleges and universities are eligible to apply for admission to the University of Central Oklahoma’s Jackson College of Graduate Studies. An applicant’s minimum undergraduate GPA must be 2.50 or higher (or 2.75 or higher in the last 60 hours completed). Overall minimum GPA requirements may vary and applicant’s must meet the requirements of their individual program. (See our Graduate Catalog for further individual program requirements).

Procedures

Prospective students must complete an application form (this may be done online or by downloading and printing the Application Form from our website), pay a non-refundable $50 application fee, supply official transcripts from all institutions attended including an official transcript from the institution where the student graduated with an undergraduate bachelor’s degree posted, and any support documents such as admission test scores, letters of recommendation, etc., which may be a specific program requirement.

While the JCGS uses a common Application for Admission to Graduate Studies (or online application), each graduate program will have its own specific admission requirements. You can find full details on the requirements for admission to graduate studies and to each program in our Graduate Catalog.

Once all the required documents are received from the student, a copy of those documents is sent to the relevant Graduate Program Advisor for his/her recommendation for admittance to the program. The student will be notified by U.S. mail and by email of the admission decision.

Conditional Admission

Selected Graduate Programs at UCO allow conditional graduate admission for those students whose undergraduate GPA does not meet the minimum required for regular admission into the program. Conditional admission is not allowed under any other criteria and is not offered by all graduate programs. You can find details on the requirements for Conditional Admission to graduate studies at UCO in the Graduate Catalog section on “Conditional Admission ” and under the requirements for each of the Graduate Degree Programs.

International Admissions

The JCGS welcomes applications from students from every country in the world. UCO enjoys the presence of approximately 1,200 students from 73 different countries.

Due to the amount of time needed to process an international application, admission application deadlines are in place and are strictly observed:
Fall semester—July 1st
Spring Semester—November 1st
Summer Semester—April 1st

Please visit our International Students page for more information on international admissions policies and procedures and contact the International Student Services office for further information.
Immunization Requirements

Beginning Fall semester, 2004, Oklahoma State law requires all new students who attend Oklahoma colleges and universities for the first time to provide proof of immunization for certain diseases.

Admission Requirements: Admission to the program is competitive. Completed applications must be received a minimum of 60 days prior to the start of classes to be considered for the forthcoming semester.

Students may attend on a full- or part-time basis.In addition to Universitywide requirements for graduate admission, applicants who have or will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university prior to enrollment in the Post-Professional graduate degree program must provide the following items to be considered for admission:
proof of a professional degree in Interior Design, or its equivalent, in the form of an official transcript of all postsecondary coursework;
two letters of recommendation from educators or employers who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate work;
satisfactory test scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with analytical writing, or evidence of passing the examination of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) (see note under admissions);
a letter from the applicant, including a statement of personal goals, objectives, motivations, and intended area of concentration;
a portfolio of student or professional design work demonstrating creative ability and professional competence (presented during interview); and
an interview with an official representative of the School of Arts and Sciences.

Students with a related degree must demonstrate completion of an equivalent series of prerequisites that assures an understanding of a common body of knowledge within the field. If a departmental review of a student’s previous coursework reveals deficiencies in the common body of knowledge, the student may be required to complete undergraduate prerequisite course(s).

International Students: See the Test of English as a Foreign Language requirement. Students who hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary institution where the language of instruction is English are exempt from this requirement.

Degree Requirements

Master of Arts Core Courses
18 credits

ID 684-685 Master Studio I & II
ID 620 Research and Development in Interior Design
ID 626 Graduate Seminar
ID 698-699 Thesis or Design Research Project I & II

Master of Arts Elective Courses
18 credits

Students will choose from the following: ID 512 Furniture Design Seminar; ID 513 Computer-aided Drafting and Design; ID 515 Field Study and Advanced Rendering; ID 522 Environmental Behavior Seminar; ID 523 Methodology, Theory, and Criticism Seminar; ID 524 Design Methods Seminar; ID 525 Health Care Design Seminar; ID 535 Illumination and Acoustical Design Seminar; ID 536 Technology for Interior Design Seminar; ID 552 American Interiors Seminar; ID 553 Modern Design and Architecture Seminar; ID 554 Historic Preservation Seminar; ID 555 Historic Interiors Seminar; ID 556 Historic Research, Documentation, and Design Seminar; ID 558 Interior Design Study Tour; ID 582 Advanced Design Studio III; ID 590 Practicum; ID 595 Graduate Directed Research. A maximum of 6 credits may be chosen from other areas of the graduate curricula, including Business Administration, Education, Human Resources, and Humanities. Approval must be received prior to registration.
The First Professional Degree (Track Two)

The Interior Design First Professional degree program’s mission is to educate professional interior designers to work effectively within contemporary constraints in a changing society and profession and to formulate design concepts for a better human environment.

Students in this program must successfully complete or transfer 24 credits in undergraduate Foundation Courses. Following a portfolio review, an additional 51 graduate credits will be completed.

The First Professional degree program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

Admission Requirements: Admission to the program is competitive. Completed applications must be received a minimum of 60 days prior to the start of classes to be considered for the forthcoming semester.

Students may attend on a full- or part-time basis. In addition to Universitywide requirements for graduate admission, applicants who have or will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before enrollment in the First Professional graduate degree program must provide the following items to be considered:
two letters of recommendation from educators or employers who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate work;
a letter from the applicant, including a statement of personal goals, objectives, motivations, and intended area of concentration; and
satisfactory test scores on the Graduate Record Examination (see note under admissions).

Students admitted to the First Professional master’s program will not be permitted to switch to the undergraduate B.A. program after they have passed portfolio review.

Degree Requirements

Pre-Master’s Interior Design Foundation Courses
24 credits

FA 481 Accelerated Design
FA 201 History of Art I, FA 202 History of Art II, or FA 300-level Art History course
ID 426 Current Issues in Interior Design
ID 485 Accelerated Architectural Graphics
ID 487 Accelerated Interior Design Studio
ID 214 Architectural Graphics III
ID 231 Textiles and Finish Materials

See the Undergraduate Catalog for course descriptions of Foundation Courses. Students are subject to graduate student academic policies and procedures as stated in this catalog while taking the undergraduate Foundation Courses.

While completing the Interior Design Foundation Courses a student may enroll in up to three graduate (500-level) ID courses with permission of the advisor/instructor. No graduate studio courses (500-level) can be taken before completion of the portfolio review.

To maintain progress toward degree completion, students must submit work from the Foundation Courses for a portfolio review. Reviews take place in November, April, and August. In addition to the review, students will be evaluated according to the following additional admission requirements:
3.0 or better GPA on Foundation Courses;
statement of goals, objectives, and proposed concentration; and
recommendations by Interior Design faculty.

All admission requirements must be completed before portfolio reviews.

Master of Arts Developmental Courses
24 credits

ID 580-581 Interior Design Studio I & II
ID 513 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
ID 532 Construction and Environmental Systems
ID 533 Illumination Systems
ID 534 Professional Practice
ID 550-551 History of Architecture and Interiors I & II

Master of Arts Core Courses
15 credits

ID 620 Research and Development in Interior Design
ID 684-685 Master Studio I & II
ID 698-699 Thesis or Design Research Project I & II

Master of Arts Elective Courses
12 credits

Students will choose from the following: ID 512 Furniture Design Seminar; ID 515 Field Study and Advanced Rendering; ID 522 Environmental Behavior Seminar; ID 523 Methodology, Theory, and Criticism Seminar; ID 524 Design Methods Seminar; ID 525 Health Care Design Seminar; ID 535 Illumination and Acoustical Design Seminar; ID 536 Technology for Interior Design Seminar; ID 552 American Interiors Seminar; ID 553 Modern Design and Architecture Seminar; ID 554 Historic Preservation Seminar; ID 555 Historic Interiors Seminar; ID 556 Historic Research, Documentation, and Design Seminar; ID 558 Interior Design Study Tour; ID 582 Advanced Design Studio III; ID 590 Practicum; ID 595 Graduate Directed Research; ID 626 Graduate Seminar.

Welcome! Our admissions information is organized by the four areas of the college that house graduate programs: the School of Art and Design, the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, the Setnor School of Music, and the Department of Transmedia. Please select one of these areas from the orange box above for this specific information.

Application Deadlines
January 1: For all students applying for McNair Graduate Fellowships or University African American Fellowships
February 1: For applicants to the School of Art and Design, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, and Department of Transmedia
March 1: For applicants to the Setnor School of Music

The New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University welcomes applicants with strong academic and visual arts backgrounds. As a visual arts department within a major university, our goal is to produce well-rounded artists and designers who will be equipped with the design, communication and business skills necessary to be competitive in their respective fields.

All application materials should be submitted directly to Suffolk University’s Undergraduate or Graduate Admission respectively. Please note there are additional admission criteria for applicants to The School of Art & Design.

Forms for application to Educational Theory and Practice (ETAP) degree programs are located on the web page of the Office of Graduate Admissions may be requested from the Office of Graduate Admission.

We welcome applications to all ETAP degree programs. Click here for information about ETAP degree programs.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

A completed application for graduate admission ($25 non-refundable application fee required) including:

Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
A current résumé
A one-page statement of accomplishments and academic goals
Three letters of professional reference
Students intending to pursue the design track must present a composite portfolio with 10 -12 pieces of original visual work for approval

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS must complete the international student application for graduate admission, including all items listed above as well:

Demonstrate a score of 540 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants whose native language is not English, or a grade of “B” or better for at least one year of English composition or its equivalent in an accredited U.S. college or university.
Submit evidence of financial support