COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design requires students to complete a comprehensive curriculum totaling at least 123 credit hours, combining design studios, technical knowledge, professional practice, and general education. The program is studio-intensive, with a sequence of interior design studios from introductory to advanced levels, allowing students to progressively develop their design skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Core courses include design foundations, global architectural and interior history, art history, and multiple levels of interior design studios that focus on space planning, conceptual development, and execution of interior environments.Students also gain technical expertise through courses in representation and visualization, building systems, materials, lighting, acoustics, and advanced construction methods. These courses ensure that students understand how to design spaces that are functional, safe, and aesthetically effective. The curriculum includes interior design theory, design writing, and seminars that enhance critical thinking, research skills, and communication abilities. Professional practice courses prepare students for the business and ethical aspects of the field, while a required internship provides real-world experience and industry exposure.Electives within architecture and environmental design allow students to expand their knowledge in related fields, while a business elective helps build foundational skills in areas such as management, marketing, or finance. Additional general education requirements include communication, mathematics, psychology or sociology, humanities, social sciences, and basic sciences with a laboratory component, ensuring a well-rounded academic background.Overall, the program integrates creative design, technical knowledge, and professional development to prepare students for careers in interior design. Graduates develop the ability to design interior spaces that meet functional needs while promoting health, safety, and well-being, and are equipped with the skills needed to succeed in a dynamic and evolving design industry.