Suffolk University College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Programs 2008-2009

interior design master of arts in interior design (32–100 credits) Full- and part-time applicants are admitted in the fall and spring semesters. Use the latest technology and traditional methods to create inviting spaces that meet clients’ needs and delight the eye. Sharpen your design aesthetic and learn from renowned practitioners in our distinguished master’s program. M admission requirements To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Interior Design program, you must: · Hold a US bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution (or international equivalent) · Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 · Submit your official TOEFL or IELTS scores and provide a statement of financial resources if you are an international student (International students must enroll full-time) · Complete a personal interview with the interior design graduate program faculty (by appointment only) · Complete the application process In addition, applicants are required to: · Submit a portfolio of work consisting of 12–15 pieces of recent, original artwork demonstrating both technical competency and creative ability with the application. Applicants with prior studio backgrounds who are seeking exemption from foundation or foundational interior design coursework should submit a significantly more extensive portfolio. Graduate faculty members review all portfolios to determine subject matter competency. You may submit your portfolio either at your interview with the faculty, or, if you are unable to appear in person, in slide form or on CD-ROM. Do not mail original artwork, as Suffolk University cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage. degree requirements Students in this program must: · Complete 10–32 courses (30–100 credits), depending on undergraduate background; see next page · Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 · Earn a minimum grade of B (3.0) in all courses on the 500 level and higher Note: Graduate students maintaining a full-time course load may enroll for a maximum of 12 credits. · Complete foundational coursework as a Continuing Education student before applying to the Master of Arts in Interior Design program if you are an academically qualified applicant without a portfolio. A grade point average of 3.0 or better in Foundation Drawing I (ADF S101) and 2-Dimensional Design (ADF S151) is required. If an applicant is subsequently accepted to the program, credits earned as a Continuing Education student may be used to waive degree requirements. All other admission requirements, including a faculty review of your portfolio and an interview with the graduate program director, apply. Please note: Exceptionally well-qualified candidates for admission who lack only a portfolio may apply to the Pre-Graduate Summer Program, which is designed to provide the content of five foundational courses in one 10-week summer session. Successful applicants will be conditionally admitted to the interior design master’s program and attend class four full days a week, earning credit for Foundation Drawing I (ADF S101), Color (ADF S143), 2- and 3-Dimensional Design (ADF S153), and Perspective and Rendering (ADI S108). Applications for the Pre-Grad Program may be obtained from the Office of Graduate Admission or from NESADSU. The Pre-Grad Program application form must be submitted together with a completed graduate application for admission and all supporting documentation (e.g., transcripts, letters of recommendation) no later than April 1. 76

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