The Department of Design, Housing and Merchandising, a leader in both apparel and interior design education and scholarship, is dedicated to a philosophy that emphasizes the value of applied learning. This specialization prepares students for research positions in universities, business and industry, university teaching and administrative or management level positions.
Doctoral students study in a variety of academic and professional areas.
In addition to theory-based coursework, opportunities for graduate students include research, teaching, internships, networking with professionals and outreach. Students are encouraged to present and publish their work in appropriate outlets. A well-rounded experience prepares the doctoral student to be a confident and marketable scholar. The programs are scientifically based and research oriented. Graduate degrees in the department are tailored to departmental areas of expertise, professional goals of the candidate and College of Human Environmental Sciences and Graduate College requirements.