The Department of Human Environment and Design offers three undergraduate majors. Click on one of the majors on the left for more information about it. All students can take advantage of study trips, site projects, internships, and the extensive professional contacts of the faculty. Internship programs enrich your academic credentials by providing you with the opportunity to work in approved business, government, and industrial settings for credit.
Internships are available for apparel and textiles, interior design, and merchandising management.
The Interior Design and Architecture in Europe overseas study program offers students first-hand exposure to French and British design and architecture. Faculty in the Department of Human Environment and Design take student opinions seriously and actively consider them in decisions that affect academic programs. The College of Human Ecology Undergraduate Student Advisory Council gives undergraduates a chance to provide advice and feedback to college administrators. You will also have the opportunity to join student chapters of professional organizations, including the Student Apparel Design Association, the American Society of Interior Designers, and the Merchandising Management Association. These groups host interesting and informative programs involving a variety of design professionals.