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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interior Design Major, BS in Interior Design


The interior design curriculum is a rigorous course of study which combines technical courses, design studio courses, humanities, and a wide choice of electives. Through course work and field study experiences, students develop specialized problem solving skills and knowledge for the analysis, planning and design of interior architectural environments. They apply the use of lighting, color, mechanical systems, and furnishings as they design spaces for both residential and commercial settings.

Beyond the professional core, students are encouraged to pursue interests related to horticulture, theater design, historic preservation, business, or other personal interests.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design


First Year  Hours Credit
IDS 101  , IDS 212  6
ARCH 121 , ARCH 122 , ARCH 171 , ARCH 172  11
ARCH 211 * or IDS 211  3
ENGL 101 *, ENGL 102 * 6
ARTH 173 *  3
   
Second Year  
IDS 200 , IDS 261 , IDS 271 , IDS 272  18
ARCH 212 *, ARCH 221  5
PHYS 161 * 3
MATH 123 * 3
1Social Sciences Elective * 3
2Communicating Orally Elective * 3
   
Third Year  
IDS 221 , IDS 331 , IDS 360 , IDS 371 , IDS 372 , IDS 460 * 22
ARCH 421 
2
3Natural Sciences Elective * 4
4Cultures and Civilizations Elective * 3
   
Summer
 
IDS 420  or IDS 491  3
   
Fourth Year  
IDS 471  or IDS 474  6
IDS 472  or IDS 474  or IDS 477  6
IDS 480  3
5Professional Electives (3, 3) 6
6Communicating through Writing Elective * 3
4Cultures and Civilizations Elective * 3
1Social Sciences Elective * 3
  Total 128
   
* Meets University General Education Requirement .
1 See Social Sciences list  (SS) – University General Education Requirement. Select two courses from the list.
2 See Communicating Orally list  (OC) – University General Education Requirement. Select one course from the list.
3 See Natural Sciences list  (NS) – University General Education Requirement. Select one course with a lab.
4 See Cultures and Civilizations list  (CC) – University General Education Requirement. Select two courses from the list (which includes intermediate-level foreign languages).
5Any interior design courses numbered 300-499 or any architecture courses numbered 300-599 or any landscape architecture courses numbered 400-599.
6 See Communicating through Writing list  (WC) – University General Education Requirement. Select one course from the list.