Since 1911 Baker College has been expanding its campus base throughout Michigan. It is a non-profit, private college accredited to award degrees. The school offers a two- and four-year interior design programs. An associate of applied science degree course is available at its Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Clinton Township, Flint and Muskegon locations. The program prepares graduates for entry-level work in the industry. Its four-year program, leading to a bachelor of interior design degree, is available at the Auburn Hills, Clinton Township and Muskegon campuses. Course work includes commercial, residential and industrial design, an understanding of building codes, use of 3-D computer imaging and portfolio building.
Eastern Michigan University's College of Technology offers a four-year interior design program leading to a bachelor of science degree in interior design. Located in Ypsilanti, the school's interior design classroom work is augmented by real-life design projects for Michigan institutions. Courses include drawing, construction and building codes, lighting and studio sessions. Marketing courses and an internship are also included in the curriculum. In-state and Ohio residents are granted a tuition rate that is approximately 50 percent lower than that of out-of-state students.
An interior design program was introduced at Michigan State University, located in East Lansing, in 1935. Now included in the School of Planning, Design and Construction, the school's approach to interior design envelops all three elements. Outreach programs have been established with Michigan companies where students work collaboratively in real-life design situations. They also have study abroad programs for students interested in working in an international environment. The Michigan State University interior design program covers four years of study and leads to a bachelor's degree.
Western Michigan University, in Kalamazoo, offers a four-year bachelor's degree program in interior design. As a division of the university's College of Education and Human Development, its students study ecology, fine arts, sociology, anthropology and environmental science in addition to studio work and design projects. Internships with local companies are also included in the curriculum. The school is accredited and graduates are qualified to enter design and décor positions in the residential, commercial, retail and industrial fields.