Design, Housing and Merchandising
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WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
Design, Housing and Merchandising
Our program graduates have careers in firms ranging from Tri-Kes Interior Finishes in Dallas, ForrestPerkins Interiors in NYC, Global Brands Product Development for Calvin Klein Footwear, Rees Associates, Wal Mart, and ownership of their own businesses.
The faculty and staff of Design, Housing and Merchandising are committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and extension. Coursework includes application of industry based technologies such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Advanced Excel analytical skills and use of Gerber Technology software and equipment. For more on our mixed reality lab click here: www.mxrlab.org.
Students are required to complete faculty supervised internships before their senior
year. Recent internships have included Nordstrom’s, QVC, Anthropologie, G III Apparel,
and both Commercial and Residential Interior Design firms. Our graduates are highly
sought after and command strong starting salaries.
Apparel Design 
Interior Design Merchandising