Interior Design Studies Minor

The College offers a series of different minors that are intended to promote interdisciplinary involvement within the College and University. Faculty in professional courses will make provisions for students with declared Interior Design Studies Minor when necessary. Students will gain basic knowledge in interior design with exposure to aesthetics, technology, professional practices, and history.

Minor Requirements

The minor in Interior Design Studies consists of 20 credit hours.
Prerequisite requirements and registration restrictions may apply.

Complete two courses:

IDS 101 - Introduction to the Built Environment or
ARCH 101 - Introduction to the Built Environment or
ARCH 111 - Architecture and the Built Environment *
DSGN 130 - Basic Design Thinking and Innovation * or
DSGN 430 - Design Thinking and Innovation or
ARCH 172 - Design Fundamentals II: Space

Select 14 hours from the following:

ARCH 496 - Advanced Architectural Design: Thematic Studio (with interior design collaboration as approved by Director)
IDS 200 - Human-Environment Relations * or
IDS 207 - Honors: Human-Environment Relations *
IDS 211 - History of Interior Design, Furnishings, and the Decorative Arts I
IDS 212 - History of Interior Design, Furnishings, and the Decorative Arts II
IDS 221 - Theory of Color
IDS 261 - Materials, Resources and Textiles for Interiors
IDS 360 - Business Principles and Practices
IDS 425 - Special Topics in Interior Design
IDS 460 - Lighting for Interior Design *
IDS 480 - Furniture Design
IDS 491 - International Study
* Meets University General Education Requirement .

Undergraduates

Graduate Students

Interior Design Studies Minor

Minor Requirements

Complete two courses:

Select 14 hours from the following: