Interior Architecture Major, BS in Interior Architecture – Traditional Track

uTrack Requirements

Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.

Term 1

• ARCH 121 - Representation I: Visual Logic and Perception 2 Credit Hours
• ARCH 171 - Design I: Spatial Order I 3 Credit Hours
• IARC 221 - Theory of Color 3 Credit Hours
• ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit Hours * (or equivalent)

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• Select one course:

• IARC 101 - Introduction to the Spatial Experience 3 Credit Hours
• IARC 107 - Honors: Introduction to the Spatial Experience 3 Credit Hours

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• Select one course:

• MATH 113 - Mathematical Reasoning 3 Credit Hours *
• ³  MATH 125 - Basic Calculus 3 Credit Hours *

Term 2

• ARCH 122 - Representation II: Intention and Communication 2 Credit Hours
• ARCH 172 - Design II: Spatial Order II 4 Credit Hours
• ENGL 102 - English Composition II 3 Credit Hours * (or equivalent)
• PHYS 161 - Elements of Physics for Architects and Interior Design Students 3 Credit Hours *

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• Select one course:

• IARC 200 - Human-Environment Relations 3 Credit Hours *
• IARC 207 - Honors: Human-Environment Relations 3 Credit Hours *

Term 3

• ¹ Oral Communication  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

• IARC 261 - Materials, Resources and Textiles for Interiors 3 Credit Hours
• IARC 275 - People, Spaces, Experiences & Politics 6 Credit Hours *
• ARCH 221 - Representation III: Digital Workflow 2 Credit Hours

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• Select one course:

• ARCH 211 - History and Theory of Architecture I 3 Credit Hours *
• ARCH 217 - Honors: History and Theory of Architecture I 3 Credit Hours *

Term 4

• IARC 276 - Context, Concept, Input, and Interaction 6 Credit Hours
• IARC 321 - Advanced Representation 2 Credit Hours
• IARC 361 - Lighting for Interior Architecture 3 Credit Hours *
• IARC 222 - Interior Perspectives on Art 3 Credit Hours *

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• Select one course:

• ARCH 212 - History and Theory of Architecture II 3 Credit Hours *
• ARCH 218 - Honors: History and Theory of Architecture II 3 Credit Hours *

Term 5

• Natural Sciences  Elective w/Lab 4 Credit Hours *
• Open Elective 3 Credit Hours

• IARC 331 - Construction Documents and Codes for Interior Architecture 3 Credit Hours
• IARC 375 - Experimentation + Innovation 6 Credit Hours *

Term 6

• ¹ Global Citizenship – US  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

• IARC 360 - Business Principles and Practices 2 Credit Hours
• IARC 376 - Design Development and Construction Detailing Documentation for Interior Architecture 6 Credit Hours *

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• Select one course:

• IARC 211 - History of Interior Design, Furnishings, and the Decorative Arts 3 Credit Hours *
• IARC 217 - Honors: History of Interior Design, Furnishings, and the Decorative Arts 3 Credit Hours *

Term 6 1/2

• Select one course:

• IARC 420 - Practicum for Interior Architecture 3 Credit Hours
• IARC 491 - International Study 1-15 Credit Hours (3 hours)
• IARC 495 - International Design Travel 3 Credit Hours *

Term 7

• ¹ Engaged Inquiries  Elective 3 Credit Hours * (with non-IARC code)
• ² Professional Elective 3 Credit Hours

• IARC 480 - Furniture Design 3 Credit Hours

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• Select one course:

• IARC 475 - Comprehensive Capstone Studio 6 Credit Hours
• IARC 476 - Elective Studio 6 Credit Hours

Term 8

• Open Elective 3 Credit Hours
• ² Professional Elective 3 Credit Hours
• ² Professional Elective 3 Credit Hours

• Select one course:

• IARC 475 - Comprehensive Capstone Studio 6 Credit Hours
• IARC 476 - Elective Studio 6 Credit Hours
• IARC 477 - Honors: Senior Interior Architecture Project 6 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours 129

Footnotes

1. Chosen from the Volunteer Core * list.
2. Chosen from any 300-499 interior architecture courses, any 300-599 architecture courses, or any 400-599 landscape architecture courses.
3. Students are exempt from MATH 125 * with a score of 3 or higher on Calculus AB or Calculus BC AP exam.

* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .